Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

09/20/2024

DYK: Armadillos can hold their breath underwater for up to six minutes! This skill helps them cross narrow streams and rivers. 🐾🌊

09/19/2024

Veterinarians - you give so much to others. Remember to give yourself the support you need too. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 now.

09/18/2024

We've added a few more webinars to our "MVMA 2024 Webinars" catalog on our online CE platform, ProLearn!

🖥️ Creating a Wow Customer Service Experience
🖥️ Selling My Practice to Corporate: Do I Know All There is to Know?
🖥️ Recruiting, Hiring, and Retention: Meeting the Modern Challenges in the Veterinary Profession

Check out these webinars along with 100+ hours of other educational videos.

09/18/2024

This month we celebrate having our Executive Assistant, Michelle Gentges, with us for 10 years!! 🎉 Michelle brings kindness, unwavering helpfulness, and a ray of sunshine to the MVMA office and everyone she comes in contact with! We are so blessed to have her!

And of course in true Michelle fashion, we had to bedazzled her plaque! ✨

09/18/2024

"F" IS FOR FALL-CHECKLIST! 🍂🍁

As the cooler weather moves in, now is the time to crack down on housing, nutrition, and preventative health strategies suitable for the arrival of winter.

Check out this list of essential items on the horse owner's fall to-do list, but there is much more that needs to be done—like having your horse's blankets repaired and waterproofed, securing and storing hay properly, assessing your shelters for safety and soundness, etc.

Note that your equine veterinarian is one of your greatest allies this season, so be sure to consult them and discuss vaccination and deworming protocols appropriate for your horse’s situation. This is also a great opportunity to chat about recommended changes in nutrition and exercise programs as well!

09/17/2024

Be Kind to your Vet! 🩺🐾Veterinarians work tirelessly to provide the best care possible, and a little kindness goes a long way. Let’s show our appreciation and support for these dedicated professionals who always have our animals’ best interests at heart.
🐶🐱🐴 🐐 🐷 🐮 🦜🦎 🐑 🐰🐒🦓🐘…Thank you, veterinarians, for all that you do!

09/17/2024

Our committees and task forces are full of member volunteers who devote their time and talents for the benefit of their colleagues, the veterinary profession, the association, and animals. MVMA Members are welcome and encouraged to participate! Follow this page to find a committee or task force passionate to you and to fill out our volunteer application: https://www.movma.org/page/37

Still need to renew your MVMA membership dues or interested in joining? --> https://www.movma.org/general/register_member_type.asp?

09/16/2024

Ready to put your detective skills to the test? Join us at our Veterinary Museum for an exciting Scavenger Hunt! 🔍🐾 Explore, discover, and learn fascinating facts!

Open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
2500 Country Club Dr.
Jefferson City, MO

09/16/2024

October 13-19, 2024 is National Veterinary Technician Week!

“The AVMA deeply appreciates the dedication and expertise that they bring to the veterinary health care team,” AVMA President, Dr. Sandra Faeh said. “Their technical knowledge and compassionate care are invaluable, ensuring the highest quality of treatment for our animal patients while enabling veterinarians to work more effectively. We are proud to support and celebrate their tireless efforts to improve the lives of animals and strengthen the human-animal bond.”

https://www.avma.org/news/weeklong-celebration-honors-veterinary-technicians

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is honoring veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week, which is October 13-19 this year. The theme is “Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives.”

09/11/2024

Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic has been a trusted caretaker for their community's pets thanks to their recent donation of two new animal oxygen mask kits. https://excelsiorcitizen.com/fiery-pet-rescue-sparks-animal-clinic-donation-of-pet-oxygen-masks-to-esfd/

If you or your clinic are interested in how you can also donate pet oxygen masks to your local fire departments, go to: https://www.movma.org/general/custom.asp?page=PetOxygenMasks

The Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic bolstered the Excelsior Springs Fire Department’s ability to respond to pet emergencies with the recent donation of two new animal oxygen mask kits. These life-saving kits give firefighters the necessary tools to revive pets suffering from smoke inhalation durin...

09/10/2024

MVMA Voting Members - Don't forget to send back your ballots by October 1st.

If you chose to vote electronically, make sure to find the email sent to you on August 30th and vote online.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day from the MVMA office! 🇺🇸

Just a reminder, our office and Veterinary Museum is closed today. We reopen with normal business hours tomorrow!

08/30/2024

⏰ Last Chance to Nominate for 2024 Vet Tech of the Year! ⏰

The deadline’s coming up fast—Saturday, August 31st is your last day to submit!

We’re still waiting for our first nomination, and we know there are some amazing vet techs out there who deserve this! If you’ve been on the fence, thinking, “There’s probably going to be a lot of competition,” or “It seems like a lot of work,” just imagine how much it would mean to a colleague to be recognized.

Don’t miss out—nominate a rockstar vet tech today and make their day!

For more information, please visit: https://movta.org/resources/vet-tech-of-the-year

08/30/2024

MVMA ballots are on the way!! 📬 Watch your mailboxes and remember to return them with your votes by October 1st.

If you chose electronic voting - watch your emails! It’ll be on the way soon!!

08/24/2024

Check out recent job postings below:

Seeking for one or two full/part-time associates to join animal hospital in Springfield, MO: https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=820389

Associate veterinarian opening in Boonville, MO: https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=820400

08/23/2024

08/23/2024

We’re all set up for the Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City this weekend!!! Come find us at booth #433 and say hi!

08/22/2024

Are you interested in helping shape the future of veterinary technology education? The AVMA CVTEA will have three committee positions open with terms beginning in July 2025 until July 2031.

- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinarian representing At-Large
- Veterinarian representing Large Animal Medicine

Check the AVMA website (https://www.avma.org/education/center-for-veterinary-accreditation/accreditation-veterinary-technicians) in December 2024 for the application. Applications will be due no later than February 15, 2025. CVTEA members are selected by the CVTEA Selection Committee.

To receive a copy of the CVTEA Job Description, contact CVTEA staff at [email protected].

08/22/2024

Congratulations, Mr. Bruce Addison!

08/22/2024

The MVMA is back at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City this weekend! Come visit our booth #433 and say hi!

08/21/2024

While you're busy working for them... the MVMA is working for you! A member benefit is our Classified Ads. Did you know MVMA members can post FREE ads up to 70 words?? These ads are printed in our Quarterly magazine, posted on our movma.org website, and shared on our social media pages. Submit an ad now: https://www.movma.org/networking/

Still need to renew your dues? --> https://www.movma.org/general/register_member_type.asp?

08/20/2024

Congratulations, Dr. Dennis Schmitt!!

08/20/2024

Are unregistered assistants being allowed to induce patients at your clinic? Do your veterinarians walk away from unregistered assistants while they are monitoring a patient under anesthesia?

Did you know that is against the law?

The "Required Levels of Supervision" chart should be hanging in every clinic for quick and easy reference and reviewed periodically to ensure you are practicing within the law.

08/20/2024

Check out recent postings below:

Mixed animal practice in Hermann, MO hiring 2 full-time veterinarians: https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=821714

Veterinarian opening in Nevada, MO: https://www.movma.org/networking/apply_now.aspx?view=2&id=821666

08/15/2024

A great morning at the Missouri State Fair visiting with old and new friends! 🎡🎟️

Governor's Ham Breakfast
Representative Kent Haden and Senator Cindy O'Laughlin
Dr. Cliff Miller, MVMA Executive Director, Julie Braun, and MU CVM Dean, Dr. Srinand Sreevatsan
.. and of course Truman the Tiger! 🐯