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Maryland's
Finest Veterinary Care
for More Than 120 Years
MVMA
has been serving Maryland's veterinary community for more than 120
years. You'll find resources for both animal owners and
veterinarians on this site. Should you have any comments or
questions, contact MVMA
headquarters.
Here are the latest
MVMA Headlines:
Rocky Gap to Host Summer
Conference
The MVMA is heading to the Rocky
Gap Resort in Cumberland, Maryland for its 122nd Annual Summer
Conference June 22-25. Registration is now open. Join us for the
year's best opportunity for networking, business information and
continuing education. DETAILS |
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MVMA Seeks Mentors for
Veterinary Students
The Maryland Veterinary Medical
Association is requesting volunteers to become mentors to
students at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine. As a mentor, you develop relationships with
students based on open and honest communication. You will
establish a trusting partnership and share your experiences with
them. DETAILS |
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Mid-Atlantic States
Veterinary Clinic Set for May 8
If you
are a practitioner of small animal or equine veterinary medicine, this is a premier opportunity for continuing education, business information and
networking. There are also educational opportunities for
technicians, farriers and students.
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VMRCVM Abandons Banfield
Proposal
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
will not work with Banfield in the development of a cooperative
emergency clinic.
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MVMA Leader
Addresses Veterinary Students
MVMA President Pro Tem Dr. Jack
O’Mara addressed the Class of 2011 during the Virginia-Maryland
Regional College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony at
Virginia Tech University August 17.
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Howard Named
Distinguished Veterinarian
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Dr. Melvin Howard received The
Maryland Distinguished Veterinarian Award in recognition of and
appreciation for his outstanding leadership, dedication and
continued commitment to the veterinary profession.
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Moffa Receives
Good Doctor Award
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Dr. John Moffa received the
Maryland Good Doctor Award in recognition of and appreciation
for his outstanding dedication and continued commitment to the
veterinary profession. DETAILS |
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Jendrek
Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
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Ed Jendrek, DVM received
the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of
his lifelong dedication and service to the Maryland Veterinary
Medical Association and veterinary medicine.
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MVMA Shares
Sorrow of Blacksburg Colleagues
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Terry
Lawrence (left) and Joyce Morgan display a wreath and
card sent by MVMA . Click on photo to enlarge. |
Tragedy stuck the home of the Virginia Maryland Regional College
of Veterinary Medicine April 16 when more than 30 people were
shot and killed. Many MVMA members are VMRCVM alumni and the
association shares the pain of all its friends in Blacksburg,
Virginia.
Click here to read
President Greg Svoboda, DVM's letter to VMRCVM. |
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Advice for Pet Owners about
Nationwide Food Recall
Many pet owners have contacted the MVMA about the Menu Pet Food
Recall. Click on the links below for the latest information.
Update from the American Veterinary Medical Association
Frequently asked questions about the
Menu Brands Pet Food Recall
Details on what to do
if you suspect you have tainted food
Tips from the
AVMA on preparing food for your pet |
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MVMA Presents First Pet Hero
Award
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Michael Rehfeld’s yellow
Labrador Retriever, Boomer, has accomplished more in his
nine years, than most of us have in a lifetime. As a member
of the Gamber and Community Fire Company and active on their
Special Operations Team, Boomer is a true hero!
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Hunger Affects Pets of the
Homeless
On any one night, it is estimated
that 750,000 Americans will be without shelter and they will go
hungry. Twenty-five percent of those people have a pet that will
be hungry too. You can help. DETAILS |
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Maryland Regulatory Alert! Must
Read!
The AVMA issued two regulatory alerts for the State of Maryland
regarding changes to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) applying
to veterinarians.
Click here to download a copy of the
first alert
Click here to download a copy of the
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Volunteers Needed for Animal
Shelter
Volunteers are needed for Faithful Friends No-Kill Animal Shelter. If
you can volunteer or if you have questions email
volunteer@faithfulfriends.us or call Raul Donato 302-427-8514 ext.
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Animal Emergency Response Program Established in Maryland
SART (State Animal Response Teams) and PetSmart Charities are
proud to announce the launch of the Maryland State Animal
Response Team (MD SART). The training and certification process
was partially-funded through a $20,000 development grant from
PetSmart Charities and administered through SART.
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Fatal Contact: You've Seen the
Movie, Now Here are the Facts
The ABC Movie “Fatal Contact: Bird Flu
in America” is a movie, not a documentary. It is a work of fiction
designed to entertain and not a factual accounting of a real world
event. There is no influenza pandemic in the world at this time.
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Veterinary Advisory: Canine
Influenza Virus
University of Florida researchers report
that outbreaks of canine influenza virus, which causes an acute
respiratory infection, have been identified in dogs in shelters,
humane societies, boarding facilities and veterinary clinics in
Florida, predominantly in Broward, Dade, Palm Beach and Duval
counties. DETAILS |
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MVMA Offers Pet Health
Tips to Consumers
MVMA is offering its members an
opportunity to promote their practices by co-branding with
the association on a new public relations initiative. MVMA is
publishing monthly animal health tips for consumers. We are
building an e-mail list of Maryland pet owners. We’re
publishing these tips on our web site
and broadcasting them out to interested consumers. The purpose
is to position MVMA members as the preferred source of
quality veterinary care in Maryland. DETAILS
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