Alexis Payette, a University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine student, was elected by her peers to serve a two-year term on the WVMA Executive Board. A Green Bay, Wisconsin, native, Payette attended UW-Madison as...
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WVMA and Food Armor Foundation Awarded Grants
The WVMA and Food Armor Foundation were recently awarded grants through the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP). The VSGP focuses on two areas: education...
Kim Brown Pokorny Resigns as WVMA Executive Director
Kim Brown Pokorny has resigned from her position as Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) executive director to take on the role of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s chief administrative officer. Brown Pokorny served as WVMA executive director for 12 years,...
Reflecting on My WVMA Executive Board Term
By Michelle Hintz, WVMA Student Representative When reflecting back on the last three years of my veterinary education, the first thought that comes to mind is, “Where did the time go?” It’s hard to believe all that has happened in the last few years and the...
Recognize Outstanding Colleagues and Pet Hall of Fame Candidates!
Nominations are open for the awards that will be presented at the 2020 Wisconsin Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards Ceremony on November 1. The tentative location is the Madison Marriott West Hotel and Conference Center in Middleton. WVMA Awards: Take time...
Wisconsin Assistant State Veterinarian Applicants Sought
Experienced veterinarians interested in working at the state level are encouraged to apply for the Animal Disease Control Director position at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The selected candidate will also serve as the...
AVMA Supports FDA Efforts to Prevent Potential Medical Supply Issues in Wake of Human Coronavirus Outbreak
By Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS, DACAW, Chief Veterinary Officer, American Veterinary Medical Association The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is cognizant of potential medical supply chain issues, including both pharmaceuticals (specifically active...
VES Moves Forward with Research Campus for Animal-Centered Environments
VES broke ground on the Dr. Michael J. Wolf Research Campus for Animal-Centered Environments (ACEs) in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on January 14. Veterinarians and engineers will develop new, innovative environments at the facility to optimize the health,...
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Application Deadline Is April 2
Eligible veterinarians are encouraged to apply for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). In return for the repayment of a portion of their veterinary loans, recipients are required to provide...
Externship Offers Veterinary Medical Student Unique Opportunity
By Mike Dupor, WVMA Member, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Fourth-Year Student If you’re like most Americans, you probably think of Washington, D.C., with some mixture of frustration, exasperation and worry. For this...