By Britta Wellenstein, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (UW SVM) hosted the Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit in May, the first site to hold the event,...
WVMA News
Dr. Meg Mueller Nominated for WVMA President-Elect
Dr. Meg Mueller, DVM Dr. Meg Mueller, of Brackett, Wisconsin, has been nominated for WVMA president-elect. A 2010 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Mueller practices mixed animal medicine at Osseo-Augusta Veterinary...
Abigail Schmoldt Wins Wisconsin FFA Proficiency Award
Abigail Schmoldt of the Slinger FFA Chapter was selected as the winner of the 2022 Veterinary Science Proficiency Award during the State FFA Convention held in Madison in June. The WVMA sponsored the award. Schmoldt’s veterinary science Supervised Agricultural...
Ashley Oppermann Elected to WVMA Executive Board
Ashley Oppermann, a University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW SVM) Class of 2025 student, was elected by her peers to serve a two-year term on the WVMA Executive Board. Oppermann completed her undergraduate work at UW-Parkside, earning a bachelor’s...
Dr. Keith Poulsen Appointed AVMA HOD Alternate Delegate
The WVMA Executive Board has appointed Dr. Keith Poulsen to fill the vacant AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) Alternate Delegate position. When his term expires in 2023, he will move into the AVMA HOD position for a four-year term. A 2004 graduate of the University of...
Class of 2023 Recognized at Blue Coat Ceremony
The annual Blue Coat Ceremony was back inside for the first time since 2019, as COVID-19 restrictions kept groups from gathering indoors the past two years. Held in Union South’s Varsity Hall on April 10, family, friends and School of Veterinary Medicine faculty...
Save the Dates for 2022 WVMA Outdoor Events
The WVMA is bringing back Reconnect the Vets events in 2022! Feedback from the 2021 events was very positive, letting us know you are again looking for opportunities to come together in safe, outdoor settings this year. Five Events Planned Around the State Five...
Try LifeCoach on for Size
By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Those who choose to work in the veterinary profession are some of life’s biggest cheerleaders. You are often the first to mentor a student. You take time to make sure new staff members feel...
Free Peer-to-Peer Learning With Veterinary Mastermind
Applications are now being accepted for 2022 Veterinary Mastermind sessions slated to be held in June, August and November. Take advantage of this free personal and professional growth opportunity. The Veterinary Mastermind program is designed to reinvigorate...
Tokyo Olympics Offers Rare Opportunity for Wisconsin Veterinarian
By Alisyn Amant, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary MedicineWVMA member Dr. Lisa Borzynski was given the opportunity of a lifetime in July 2021 when she traveled to Tokyo, Japan, as a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) veterinarian for the Tokyo...