Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

IVMA Member Dr. Justin Brown is teaching new Ukrainian hog farmers how to keep their herds healthy to provide food for the war-torn country.

A Critical Pivot to Pork - Spring 2024 - Iowa Stater A Critical Pivot to Pork Collaboration | ISU expert helps first-time hog farmers produce food for war-torn Ukraine. Written by Dave Roepke | Image Contributed Dr. Justin Brown works with hogs at a commercial swine facility in central Iowa. Brown held a series of webinars to help first-time Ukrainian...

It's National Pet Week®! This week is dedicated to celebrating the more than 200 million pets that enrich our lives each and every day. Find out how you can celebrate your pets—and make sure they're getting the veterinary care they need—by visiting avma.org/PetWeek.

The IVMA Executive Board is meeting today in the Launch Pad in the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University

Big or small, male or female, young or old, any dog can bite if provoked. Learn about dog bite prevention: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention

Good Morning from day 2 of the IVMA Winter Conference at Prairie Meadows Conference Center! Thanks to all our attendees, speakers and vendors for helping us make this a great conference! 🐈🐈‍⬛🐰🐖🐂🐄🫏

IVMA Past President, Dr. Shawn Nicholson shares a "real life look" at large animal veterinary practice in Iowa in this new podcast. Check it out!

A real life look at a large animal Veterinarian practice in Iowa Share with your friendsIn a recent interview, veterinarian Shawn Nicholson discusses his experience as a mixed animal veterinarian in Stewart, Iowa. He introduces himself as a veterinarian who specializes in treating both large and small animals and shares that his favorite animals to work on are co...

Due to inclement weather, the IVMA office will be closed today. Stay safe!

Warm up at the IVMA Winter Conference! February 14-15, 2024 at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona. View the program and register at www.iowavma.org

We're happy to report that Santa's reindeer have had their check-ups and got the green light from the AVMA President, Dr. Rena Carlson to fly on Christmas Eve!

Following veterinary exam, Santa’s reindeer cleared for Christmas flight In a joyful announcement for children and animal lovers alike, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has declared that Santa's reindeer are healthy and all clear for their magical Christmas Eve journey.

The Heck Infirmary at Living History Farms is one of the IVMA’s favorite ways to give back to the community. We are proud to keep the building in good shape for visitors to learn about the history of veterinary medicine.

Today is International Day of Veterinary Medicine. Our veterinarian in Walnut Hill would have attended mostly to large livestock and spent his time making “house calls” to farming clients. He would have left the clinic open, allowing farmers to leave a note or wait. (A cage separated the pharmacy from the waiting room.) Veterinary licenses were not required until the start of the 20th century, but early veterinarians were pioneers in disease theory and surgery.

It's National Veterinary Technician Week! How are you celebrating those hard working, dedicated team members?

Last week at the IVMA Annual Meeting we presented the 2023 IVMA Healthcare Team Member Award. This year's honor went to Kourtney Chance of Family Pet Veterinary Center in West Des Moines and Norwalk. Kourtney started with the clinic as a part-time receptionist and advanced to practice manager, overseeing two clinics. Her employer appreciates the positive team meetings she leads, her ability to fill in for anyone in the clinic who is absent and her dedication to several animal rescues in the area. Kourtney is seen here with Dr. Shawn Nicholson, IVMA Immediate Past President who presented her with the award. Congratulations Kourtney!

Last week at the IVMA Annual Meeting we recognized several deserving individuals with our annual awards. The Rising Star Award was presented to Dr. Abbey Smith of North Tama Veterinary Clinic. This deserving mixed animal veterinarian has become invaluable to her clinic with her leadership and hard work. She has added equine care as well as chiropractic and acupuncture options to her clients. Dr. Smith spends endless hours volunteering with local youth organization such as 4H and local school groups. She is pictured here with Dr. Shawn Nicholson, immediate past president of the IVMA who Congratulations, Dr. Smith!

Last week at the IVMA Annual Meeting in Ames we presented awards to some special people. Our 2023 Veterinarian of the Year was presented to Dr. Fred Sick of Sioux Center. Dr. Sick has spent many years serving the community of Sioux Center as a dedicated veterinarian and mentor to many, many future veterinarians, especially at Dordt University in Sioux Center and Northwestern College in Orange City. He is pictured here with the IMVA Past President Dr. Shawn Nicholson who presented him with the award. Congratulations, Dr. Sick!

Ready to welcome over 60 veterinary clinics and organizations who are here to meet and talk with ISU CVM students about potential job opportunities!

Welcome attendees to our 2023 IVMA Annual Meeting!

Great news from Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids.

Kirkwood opens new Veterinary Technology Center Kirkwood opens new Veterinary Technology Center

We are so excited to team up again this year with Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine to sponsor a steer at the Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. Our team of steer owner Leah Bean, showman ISU CVM Dean Dan Grooms and the star of the show, steer Chunky Monkey are gearing up for the big day on Saturday. Come out to the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at 4:30 to cheer them on! 🐵🐵🍌🍌🏆🏆

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Sponsor: Iowa Veterinary Medical Association & ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
Celebrity: Dr. Dan Grooms | Stephen G. Juelsgaard Dean of Veterinary Medicine
Exhibitor: Leah Bean | Chunky Monkey

Hello, my name is Leah Bean. I will be a junior at Sioux Central in Sioux Rapids, Iowa this fall. I am the 17 year old daughter of Craig and Chris Bean, and the second out of five children. We live on a farm near Marathon, Iowa. When I am not busy with my steer, I keep busy with my 4-H club, Fairfield Pioneers, my FFA chapter-Sioux Central, National Honor Society, and in Buena Vista county- 4-H Livestock Judging Team, Equine Team, and 4-H County Youth Council. I enjoy showing multiple species: horse, dog, poultry, meat goats, and CATTLE-- are my favorite!

Chunky Monkey has always been laid back. His personality really started to show when he decide to chew through 2 extension cords, multiple lead ropes, twine strings, sticks, occasionally my shirt, and shoes. He will do anything possible to slobber all over me. Over this past year, he has become my best friend. Chunky Monkey follows me like a dog and has figured out how to walk himself to the wash rack. Chunky Monkey has shown me that anything is possible with the help of my community, friends, and family.

Dr. Dan Grooms and I will be showing my steer on behalf of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. The most exciting part is seeing the impact of my community coming together and raising awareness & money for the Ronald McDonald House. This is a real honor to be a part of the 2023 Governor's Charity Steer Show. I am so thankful to everyone who has supported Chunky Monkey and I. We will see you at the Iowa State Fair!

To donate on behalf of Leah visit https://donorbox.org/gcss2023 and mention Leah in the notes.

Congratulations to our own, Dr. Randy Wheeler who was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Veterinary Medial Association Executives (VMAE) at their meeting in Denver this month. This summer, he completed his term as President of VMAE. We're proud of you, Dr. Wheeler!

Drs Bill Williams and Brenda Bright joined thousands of other bikers this week on RAGBRAI. They are both raising funds for the IVMA Foundation which provides scholarships for Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine students and the ISU CVM Frederick Douglass Patterson fund. We'd love to have your support! Call or message the IVMA to help make a donation to this great cause.

Great story about the Riordens and their three generations of veterinarians and IVMA members!

Beaverdale landmark moves. Barely. DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a scene that’s as Beaverdale as a red brick house. Dr. Riordan and son caring for an animal. “Animals were an extension of you,” says Dr. Chuck Riordan. “T…

Keep your pets safe this holiday weekend with these 4th of July pet safety tips from the AVMA. https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

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Regular checkups are key to a healthy and long life for your pet. They allow your veterinarian to get to know you and your pet, and to catch problems early, before they become even bigger—and costlier—to treat. May 7-13 is National Pet Week®. Celebrate your pet by scheduling a checkup today! http://bit.ly/2SJoIHo

Importance of wellness exams Veterinarians recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist do: if you can detect a problem in its early stages...