Ohio Veterinary Medical Association

10/16/2025

OVMA is pleased to welcome its newest staff member, Lisa Sileargy, to the team! As Director of Meetings & Events, Lisa will oversee the planning of the Midwest Veterinary Conference, the largest state-hosted veterinary convention. Lisa is well prepared for this big job: She brings 27 years of event planning, continuing education, and association experience from her tenures at respected organizations like the Ohio Society of CPAs, the Association of College & University Housing Officers International, and the Ohio Bar Association. Welcome to the OVMA family, Lisa!

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OVMA welcomes Sileargy as new Director of Meetings & Events by Krysten Bennett | Posted on 10.15.2510.15.25 COLUMBUS, OHIO — OCT. 15, 2025 — The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Sileargy as its new Director of Meetings & Events. Lisa bring...

10/15/2025

Congratulations to our most senior staff member, Mia Cunningham, who recently celebrated 20 years with OVMA! 🏆 During her tenure, Mia has advanced from Program Coordinator to Director of Membership. She is the staff member behind signature OVMA initiatives like Vet for a Day, the Animal Care Center at the Ohio State Fair, the Power of 10 leadership program, and Connection Corner Student/DVM Networking Lunch at the Midwest Veterinary Conference. Let's all give Mia a big thank you for her service and support! 👏👏👏

10/13/2025

Last week, the OVMA Board of Directors and staff participated in the annual Board Retreat, which was held in Columbus on the campus of The Ohio State University. Under the leadership of Executive Director Christopher Henney and President Dr. Michelle Harcha, these strategic discussions centered around strengthening membership offerings, enhancing advocacy efforts, and expanding marketing and communications. The meeting was the culmination of months of research, which included a member-wide survey and stakeholder interviews, and is the beginning of many changes and improvements to come in the future.

After the meeting, participants went off-site for some team building at Ohio Stadium, where they enjoyed a tailgate dinner, took a behind-the-scenes tour with two very knowledgable Redcoats, and were lucky enough to catch the marching band rehearse the half-time show!

Special thanks to all the OVMA members who contributed to these efforts by taking the membership survey. Shoutout to Ann Gallagher and the team at Gallagher Consulting for leading us in our strategic planning!

09/25/2025

Next week, the USDA the USDA is holding two listening sessions on barriers to entry and increased recruitment for rural and federal veterinary workforces. If you are interested in adding your voice to the discussion, click below to learn more and sign up.

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09/15/2025

⛳ Mark your calendars — we’re swinging into action for animal health!
Join us at the Fore Animals Fundraiser to benefit the Ohio Animal Health Foundation.
📅 October 11, 2025
📍 Top Golf Cleveland
👉 Sign up today: oahf.org/golf

09/09/2025

When elephants gesture, they do it with a specific goal, directing those gestures at someone who can respond, then adjust them if needed. It's a method of communication that researchers previously believed was exclusive to humans.

When elephants gesture, they do it with a specific goal, directing those gestures at someone who can respond, then adjust them if needed.

09/08/2025

⛳🐾 Swing into action for animal health!
Join us Oct. 11 at Top Golf Cleveland for the Fore Animals Fundraiser benefitting OAHF.

➡️ Sign up today: oahf.org/golf

09/08/2025

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has issued “milestone” accreditation standards discouraging medically unnecessary ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced new accreditation standards, including discouraging medically unnecessary ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing.

08/26/2025

Amsterdam has allocated up to €100,000 to install steps along city canals. The tiny wooden staircases aim to save felines and other animals from drowning in areas with high walls.

Hundreds of wooden steps will be constructed to stop small animals from drowning

08/25/2025

Researchers recorded 34 interactions over two decades, between 2004 and 2024, of wild orcas attempting to give food to humans. “Offering items to humans could simultaneously include opportunities for killer whales to practice learned cultural behavior, explore, or play, and in so doing, learn about, manipulate, or develop relationships with us,” the researchers wrote. https://nypost.com/2025/07/30/science/wild-orcas-seen-giving-gifts-of-dead-animals-to-humans-study/

08/25/2025

Goose-Goose-beaked whales hold the record for deepest dive of any marine mammal, and researchers hope that examining how these animals manage their oxygen thousands of feet underwater could one day yield medications that help humans.

Goose-beaked whales hold the record for the deepest dive of any mammal. Researchers want to learn their secrets to develop new drugs for human diseases.

08/22/2025

OVMA is pleased to announce the debut of its new Members Only Center! The new website offers a robust experience full of exclusive resources, new opportunities for collaboration, and helpful tools for managing your membership—and your everyday practice.

Check your email for login instructions, or go to members.ohiovma.org to get started!