This year’s Midwest Veterinary Conference drew a four-year record of 5,879 veterinary professionals, with notable increases in technician, student and exhibitor attendance.
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Haines steps up as president of Ohio VMA; former Public Health Veterinarian honored
Dr. Patricia Haines accepts the gavel of the OVMA president from Dr. Ryan Zimmerman
COLUMBUS, OHIO — MARCH 6, 2013 — Dr. Patricia Haines was recently elected to the position of President of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). At an awards ceremony at OVMA’s annual Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) in February, Dr. Haines formally accepted the position from outgoing President Dr. Ryan Zimmerman of Fremont.
“I am honored to represent the veterinarians of Ohio as President of the OVMA,” Dr. Haines said. “Our profession will be continually called upon to provide leadership and education in the care and treatment of all animals. We must provide responses that are reasoned and responsible to encourage resolution, not conflict.”
Volunteers still needed for MVC 2013!
The OVMA needs volunteers to make the fifth largest veterinary conference in North America another success! Session Presiders are still needed for the following sessions at MVC 2013:
Are you ready to BUILD at the 2013 MVC?
With the 2013 Midwest Veterinary Conference only one week away, now’s the time to make sure you’re ready! Use the blueprint below to make sure you’ve got all the tools you need for the MVC.
Shelter scholarship winners announced
The OVMA Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Committee congratulates the following organizations that have been selected to receive a shelter scholarship to the 2013 Midwest Veterinary Conference:
Winners of “Zoobiquity” raffle announced
Everyone who registered for the 2013 Midwest Veterinary Conference before Dec. 31 was entered in a raffle to win a copy of Zoobiquity, the topic of this year’s Sunday Lunch. The following individuals were randomly selected as winners:
MVC attendance highest in three years
Attendance from the 2012 Midwest Veterinary Conference shows increases in both the core audience and overall attendance in comparison with the 2010 and 2011 Conferences.
OVMA names Glauer 2011 Ohio Veterinarian of the Year
Dr. Dave Glauer, former State Veterinarian and technical writer for the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, was recognized with the OVMA's highest honor, Veterinarian of the Year.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — MARCH 1, 2012 — Former State Veterinarian David Glauer was recently recognized with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s (OVMA) highest honor, the Veterinarian of the Year Award. This award, presented by OVMA’s outgoing President Dr. Linda Lord, recognizes one individual for outstanding contributions, dedication and service to the veterinary profession, the community and the animal kingdom.
OVMA recognizes Winsley, Shriver, Washington for contributions to veterinary medicine
Bill Winsley, former executive director of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, was honored with the OVMA Special Achievement Award.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — MARCH 1, 2012 — Three local individuals were recognized by Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s (OVMA) outgoing President Dr. Linda Lord for their contributions to veterinary medicine and the community during awards ceremonies at the annual Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC), Feb. 23-26.
Zimmerman assumes position as president of state veterinary association
Outgoing OVMA President Dr. Linda Lord passes the gavel to incoming President Dr. Ryan Zimmerman at an awards ceremony held at the annual Midwest Veterinary Conference.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — MARCH 1, 2012 — Fremont veterinarian Ryan Zimmerman was recently elected to the position of President of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). At an awards ceremony at OVMA’s annual Midwest Veterinary Conference in late February, Dr. Zimmerman formally accepted the position from outgoing President Dr. Linda Lord of Columbus.
