By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association The pandemic is changing many things—some for the positive. As members call and write in, there has been a common theme. However, one board member said it best: “Neighboring clinics are no...
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Dr. Howard Ketover Assumes Role of WVMA President
Howard Ketover, DVM, assumed the role of president during the WVMA’s annual meeting on October 21. A 2002 graduate of the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ketover practices at Irongate Equine Clinic in Madison where he has been a...
Presidential Term Filled With Rewarding Experiences
By Dr. Tom Bach, Past President, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association When I made the decision to pursue the board presidency of the WVMA, there was a part of me thinking, “What have I just done?!” My kids were out of the house, my wife and I were traveling more...
Reconnect the Vets Events Well Received—More In-Person Gatherings Planned for 2022
Thank you to each of you who attended one or more Reconnect the Vets events this year. With financial assistance from our generous sponsors, the WVMA was able to host events at Botham Vineyards in Barneveld (July), Whistler’s Knoll Vineyard in Hortonville (August) and...
FREE Peer-to-Peer Learning With Veterinary Mastermind
Participants in the Veterinary Mastermind groups are fully embracing the opportunity to learn from their peers and grow both personally and professionally. With the November 2021 session already full, we are looking for participants for our 2022 groups. The Veterinary...
Delta Variant Brings Too Many Variables – CE Palooza Moves Online, October Event Is Cancelled
By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Writing this article breaks my heart. Every bone in my body wants to continue bringing members together in person. Our summer outdoor events have been wonderful. Members have been...
Dr. Sarah Novak Nominated for WVMA President-Elect
Dr. Sarah Novak, of Stevens Point, has been nominated for WVMA president-elect. A 2006 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Novak began her career at Stevens Point Animal Hospital, which was founded by her father in 1981. She...
Second In-Person Member Event Scheduled for August 24 in Fox Cities
Take in continuing education (CE) in style at a unique, beautiful setting with wine, beer and hors d' oeuvres. Join the WVMA on August 24 from 5-8 p.m. at our second in-person Reconnect the Vets event at Whistler's Knoll Vineyard in Hortonville – just 20minutes from...
Hope Lockstaedt Wins Wisconsin FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency Award
Hope Lockstaedt of the Slinger FFA Chapter was named the winner of the 2021 Wisconsin FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency Award during the State FFA Convention in Madison in July. The WVMA sponsored the award. Lockstaedt’s veterinary science Supervised Agricultural...
Summer Henschel Elected to WVMA Executive Board
Summer Henschel, a University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW SVM) student, was elected by her peers to serve a two-year term on the WVMA Executive Board. Henschel, of Chilton, Wisconsin, attended UW-Madison as an undergraduate, earning a B.S. in dairy...