December 2007 - Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association

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this issue:
DECEMBER 2007
Arkansas Veterinary Association
Vol 20, No. 4
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
101st Winter Meeting
2008 Meeting Schedule
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President’s
Message
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 8, 2008
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11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
What Clients Really Think
About Cost
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Arkansas Veterinary
Internal Medicine
Registration
George Miller - (Practice Management)
“Controlled Substances - An Easy Guide to Compliance”
Poultry Meeting
Dr. Ruud Hein, Dr. Brett Hopkins, Dr. Chip Garrity
“Use of Recombinant Vaccines for Control of Newcastle Disease,
Infections”
Exhibits Grand Opening and Welcoming Reception
Exhibit Hall Closed
Board Meeting
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 9, 2008
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - Noon
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Exhibits open with coffee and pastries
Registration
Dr. Robert Kennis - (Small Animal)
“Dermatology”
Dr. Allen Roussel - (Food Animal)
“Johne's Disease”
“Politics and Policies”
Continued on page 5
President’s
Message
Continuing
Education
by Mike Beard
Maggie informs me that this will
likely be my last column in our
newsletter. Let me start by thanking
all of you who serve our association
as officers, trustees, committee members and, of course, our capable
Executive Director. Our association
works amazingly well with a predominately volunteer force.
It has been my good fortune to
meet with and to learn from a diverse
group of veterinarians this year. I have
heard your concerns and tried to
incorporate those ideas in the business of your association. We have
taken steps to re-double out efforts
monitoring the legislative process. We
have committed, as voiced by one of
our constituents, to watch legislation
that could affect us throughout our
entire career, and perhaps compromise our ability to earn a living.
The Veterinary Technology program is up and running. Ground has
been broken fro the building that will
Rabies Titering Will Be
Offered at The Winter
Meeting
Recommendations for maintaining adequate pre-exposure immunization status: A routine booster every
two (2) years is NOT recommended
since the newer cell culture vaccines
often confer adequate antibody levels
for 5 to 8 years and risk of adverse
reactions is increased by frequent
boosters. The standard pre-exposure
recommendation for veterinarians
practicing in an area with enzootic
rabies is serologic testing every two
years with booster vaccination when
the antibody titer falls below the
acceptance level, l.e 1:5 by RFFIT
Titers will be drawn in the Exhibit
Hall of the Winter Meeting.
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house the program. There is a strong
interest from students all over that
state for the program. We wish ASUBeebe continued success as they provide this education for our state.
Make plans to attend out 101st
meeting in the ArVMA in Hot Springs
on February 8-10, 2008. Dr. Norette
Underwood has a great program
lined up with twenty hours of continuing education available.
I hope to see LOTS of you in
Hot Springs, as it should be a great
meeting.
Best Regards,
Mike Beard
Continuing Education – Record
Keeping Seminars – during a meeting
held on August 29, 2007 it was the
decision of the Board to reclassify
"medical records" from "practice
management" to "standard" CE hours
because (1) medical records directly
affect patient care when transferring a
patient from one doctor to another
and (2) the veterinarian has direct liability issues regarding malpractice if
they do not keep accurate, detailed
records; both of these issues are
directly related to the practice of medicine/surgery and not a business or
employee training issue.
Ten (10) hours may be earned in
the area of record keeping (at seminars only) and listed under the category "veterinary medicine & surgery"
(Item #1 under CE on your renewal
form).
AR Veterinary Medical Examining Board
What Clients Really Think About Cost
An article written by John W. Albers, D.V.M. in the
May/June 2007 issue of Trends Magazine revealed some
interesting findings about things that happen every day in
your practice. The article focused on the findings from
research that related to the pet owners' attitudes about the
cost of veterinary care, and the impact it has on compliance
and acceptance of recommendation. The research was initiated by the American Animal Hospital Association and
supported by a substantial education grant from Merial.
The research was a follow up to a 2003 AAHA study and
was carried out by Forward Research, a St. Louis based firm
with experience in the companion animal market.
Every scientifically conducted survey of pet owners since
1995 confirms the vast majority of pet owners consider
their pets as members of the family and they are willing to
spend the money to keep them healthy. These surveys
repeatedly found that the cost of veterinary services is one
of the least important factors in choosing a veterinarian or
how satisfied clients are with the services provided.
According to Dr. Albers this study confirms the above
but reveals other interesting findings. While their pets are
hugely important to them, and they want to provide good
care, veterinary expenses are not exactly “welcome.” For
most pet owners, the unexpected nature of the expense was
the most troubling, coupled with the lack of expertise to
determine whether the expense is truly necessary.
There were critical findings related to costs:
1. There is little, if any, relationship between a client
asking about costs or estimates and their likelihood of
spending the money on their pet.
2. When it comes to spending money on their pets, the
most important factor in the relationship that a pet
owner has with their veterinarian is TRUST. Trust is
most likely to occur when there is full disclosure of
costs and openness to discussing those costs.
3. The quantitative research demonstrated, as so many
previous surveys have, that pet owners have a high
sense of receiving value for the cost of veterinary care
and that cost is rarely a factor in choosing a
veterinarian or accepting his or her recommendation.
2. Provide full disclosure of the costs so there are no
surprises. Do this even if the client says they do not
need an estimate. Communicate what is being done
and why. If the patient is hospitalized and the
situation changes, regularly keep the client apprised
of the cost impact.
3. Recognize that pet owners may need time to
verbalize their concerns (and even complaints) about
costs. Do not become defensive: at this point clients
do not really care what your equipment or facility
costs are. Acknowledge that good-quality care does
have a cost, and emphasize the benefits that will
result from the treatment being recommended. Be
patient and answer questions that the client may
have.
4. Occasionally owners may need to hear about a less
expensive option. Providing an option can give some
feeling of control back to the owner. Carefully
explain the difference in the options, emphasizing
the benefit (or lack of benefit) of both. You can state
your belief that the first option presented is the best,
but allow the client to make the choice.
In conclusion, don't let the client's response to the
unexpected expense alter your advocacy for their pet and
remember the single most important factor influencing
compliance is their trust in you.
Using the Results of the Study in Your Practice
Dr. Albers recommends we take the following steps:
1. If you even occasionally make recommendations
trying to predict whether an owner will spend money,
stop doing that! How an owner talks about money or
what they say about cost is not a good predictor of
whether or not they will spend the money. Your job is
to be an advocate for the pet. Present the recommendation you believe is in the pet's best interest, not
what you think the owner can or will spend.
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Arkansas Veterinary Internal Medicine: A New
Option for Internal Medicine Referrals
Arkansas Veterinary Internal
Medicine (AVIM) is a new specialty
practice started by Tony Gary DVM,
DACVIM. The practice opened
November 5th and is currently taking
referrals. Below is a letter from Dr
Gary to Arkansas veterinarians.
I've enjoyed meeting many veterinarians in the Little Rock area over
the last several weeks. Thank you all
for your hospitality, words of encouragement, and referrals! During my
conversations with local vets, I've
received several repeated questions
and wanted to take this opportunity
to answer them for those I have yet to
meet:
Where did I do my training?
I'm originally from St. Louis, MO
and earned my DVM from the
University of Missouri-Columbia in
2003. My internship was at North
Carolina State University and my residency at Colorado State University.
Do I perform surgeries?
No. If a referred case needed surgery, the referring vet would have the
option to have the case transferred
back or to have it referred elsewhere
for surgery.
Can you find the adrenal glands
(with ultrasound)?
Yes, in most dogs and cats. I'm
using a LOGIC e notebook system
which is a tremendous help. It also
has all functions necessary for complete echocardiograms (i.e. color flow,
pulse and continuous wave Doppler,
etc).
How will I communicate about
referred cases?
I will call and also send a complete report after seeing each case.
Laboratory results will be sent as soon
as they are available by fax or email.
Location, hours?
I'm leasing space from the Animal
Emergency and Specialty Clinic in
North Little Rock/Maumelle. I am
open 5 days a week from 8-5 pm
Special Services found only at
AVIM?
(OK, not really a question I've
gotten but thought I would add)
1. Diagnostic laparoscopy – for
abdominal exploration and biopsy
(liver, kidney, intestines, spleen,
etc).
2. Urethral collagen injection – for
treatment of urethral sphincter
incompetence that fails medical
therapy.
3. Tracheal stent placement – for
treatment of collapsing trachea that
fails medical therapy.
Please call if you have questions,
consults, or if you would like to say
hello. I look forward to meeting you!
Phone: 501-771-2311
Fax: 501-771-2312
email: info@arkansasvim.com
www.arkansasvim.com
How did I end up in Arkansas?
My wife (Kimberly Williams) grew
up in Little Rock…so, I'm here for
good.
Cost of services?
Ultrasounds are $250. Most procedures (endoscopy, laparoscopy) are
~$1000-1200.
Tunica, Mississippi Site for ‘08 Summer Meeting
The ArVMA Summer meeting will be held at Sams Town Resort
and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi August 1-3, 2008. The speaker
will be Dr. Deb Greco, a recognized expert in endocrinology, renal
medicine and pharmacology. So mark you calenders and don't
miss out on the opportunity for great CE, casino action, golfing,
and more!
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Schedule, continued from page 1
8:00 a.m. - Noon
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Debra Sellon (Equine)
“Infectious Diseases of the Horse”
“Equine Herpesviruses”
“West Nile Virus”
“Equine Infectious Anemia”
Vet Tech Meeting
Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde (Sponsored by Novartis
Animal Health)
Focused
10:00 a.m.
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
“Team Building, Exam Room Excellence and Client
Communication”
Auxiliary Brunch
Annual Business Luncheon
Dr. Robert Kennis - (Small Animal)
“Dermatology”
Dr. Allen Roussel - (Food Animal)
“Control Programs & Testing”
“Physical Examination of Cattle”
Dr. Debra Sellon (Equine)
“Infectious Diseases of the Horse”
“Clostridial Diseases”
“Strangles”
“Rhodococcus Equi”
“Approach to Foal Pneumonia”
LSU Reception
Exhibit Hall Closed
Awards Banquet/Entertainment
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2008
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - Noon
8:00 a.m. - Noon
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits open with coffee and pastries
Inspirational Service
Dr. Mary Belle Glaze - (Small Animal)
“Ophthalmology”
“Disorders of the Geriatric Eye”
“Feline Ocular Herpesvirus”
“Fundus Interpretation in Normal and
Diseased Eyes”
Dr. Allen Roussel - (Food Animal)
“Using Clinical Laboratory Tests in Cattle”
“Simple Procedures for Complicated Cases”
Dr. Debra Sellon - (Equine)
“Common Medical Problems of Horses”
“Towards Better Pain Management”
“Approach to Weight Loss”
Boxed Lunches Served in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Move-Out Begins
Dr. Mary Belle Glaze - (Small Animal)
“Ophthalmology”
“Ocular Emergencies”
“Ocular Manifestations of Infectious Disease”
“Taming the Refractory Corneal Ulcer”
Dr. Allen Roussel - (Food Animal)
“Meat Goat Medicine”
“Fluid Therapy for Cattle”
“Case Presentations”
Dr. Debra Sellon - (Equine)
“Common Medical Problems of Horses”
“Approach to Anemia and Thrombocytopenia”
“Causes of Dysphagia”
Executive
Director’s
Message
2007 is
coming to an
end. It has
been a GREAT
year in the
office under the
guidance of Dr.
Mike Beard. We
have accomplished a lot!
I am looking forward to starting
2008 with a fantastic Winter Meeting.
The registration packets are in the
mail! We will have a great on-line registration this year. Please use this
opportunity to register on-line. You
can still pay with a check or use your
credit card. Dr. Underwood has put
together a great program! I am happy
to be back in Hot Springs at the
Convention Center. Mark your calendar for February 8-10, 2008. Be sure
to make your hotel reservations
before January 15, 2008 to get the
convention rate!
The 2008 membership dues are
starting to pour in. If you have not
mailed yours in, please do so. There
will be a membership dues form in
the Winter Meeting Registration packet if you need it. If you have any questions if you have renewed, please contact the office.
I hope 2008 is a wonderful year
for everyone! Always know that I am
here to answer any questions or help
in any way I can. Happy New Year!
Warm Regards,
Maggie Milligan
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Opportunities
TO CHEW ON
of the veterinary profession ensuring
that the delivery of veterinary care and
service meets the needs of society.
The CEO will report to the NCVEI
Board of Directors and will effectively
conduct the affairs of the Commission
including oversight of staff, advisory
panels, task forces, strategic partnerships, Board-generated projects, and
the NCVEI operational finances. The
VETERINARIAN WANTED – The
CEO is also responsible for maintainHumane Society of Heber Springs is
looking for a veterinarian to operate a ing and acquiring sponsorships. The
CEO will assist the Board in formation
small spay/neuter clinic and perform
of NCVEI strategic plans, goals, objecspay/neuters two or three days per
tives, policies, and procedures. Within
week. The clinic is located at the
Humane Society in Heber Springs, AR, this framework, the individual will
plan, organize, and implement pro70 miles north of Little Rock, in the
Ozark Mountain area. Heber Springs is grams and activities to accomplish the
overall mission of the NCVEI.
located on Greers Ferry Lake, a major
Qualified candidates should possess
recreational area. New graduates as
an understanding of the economic
well as experienced veterinarians are
issues facing the veterinary medical
strongly encouraged to apply.
profession. Possession of the DVM or
(Intensive training in high-volume
spay/neuter techniques will be provid- equivalent degree and/or an advanced
degree in business or economics is
ed, if needed.) The right candidate
desirable. The ideal candidate will have
will enjoy a delightful setting, new
shelter completed August 2007 and the a proven track record of entrepreneurial success in business, a broad undersatisfaction of providing a needed
VETERINARIAN WANTED –
community service. For more informa- standing of all aspects of veterinary
medicine and a readiness to make an
El Dorado, Arkansas. Small Animal
tion, please contact Arlene Carlson
important contribution to the veteripractice (large available) needs associ- President (501) 362-7608; or mail
nary medical profession and society.
ate. Salary negotiable. See
resume to Humane Society, Attn:
Strong organizational, oral and written
GoElDorado.com website for more
Manager, 49 Shelter Lane, Heber
communication skills are essential and
information on area and free college
Springs, AR 72543. Shelter number
proven success in managing a variety
tuition for children. Call Dr. Ward at
(501) 362-7322.
of programs and activities are desirable.
870-863-3021.
Travel is required. An excellent
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON
FOR SALE OR LEASE – Small animal VETERINARY ECONOMIC ISSUES – compensation and benefits package
will be provided.
practice in Harrison, AR. Beautiful
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Letters of interest and a resume that
location in Arkansas Ozarks. Potential
The National Commission on
for large animal. Established 35 years. Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), a includes the names and addresses of at
least three references should be sent to
Gross $126K+. Located near lakes and not-for-profit association located in
Mrs. Cheri Kowal, 1931 N. Meacham
White River for recreation. All types of Schaumburg, IL, is seeking a highly
hunting available in area. Good place qualified individual to fill the position Rd., Suite 103, Schaumburg, Illinois
to raise family. 30 miles south of
of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The 60173. Telephone: (847) 925-1230.
Resumes may also be sent by email to
Branson, MO.
NCVEI was established by three
ckowal@ncvei.org or faxed to 847Call: Janet at (870)741-8831.
national veterinary associations
925-1275. Review of applications will
(American Veterinary Medical
begin January 15, 2008 and continue
FOR RENT – 3-1/2 ac. located @ the Association, American Animal
until the position is filled. The NCVEI
Porter Road Exit #65 in Fayetteville.
Hospital Association and the
is an equal opportunity employer.
There are 2 houses on this property...
Association of American Veterinary
One of the houses would make an
Medical Colleges) in 2000 and is dediOpportunities, continued on next page.
ideal practice building for either a Vet cated to improving the economic base
VETERINARIAN WANTED –
Full/part time associate needed for
progressive rapidly growing mixed animal practice in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Our practice consists of 80% small animal, 10% equine, 5% food animal. We
are a team oriented practice that offers
quality medicine and surgery, including ASIF orthopedics, acupuncture and
holistic medicine. Out hospital facility
is equipped with endoscopy, in house
lab and radiology. Applicants need to
be client oriented, energetic, caring,
and outgoing. Beginning salary of
$70,000 plus benefits, hosp., 401k,
vacation pay, Malpractice insurance,
housing provided, possible buy in.
Hot Springs is centrally located in the
Ouachita National Mountains, with
numerous lakes and out door activities, known for our hot bath houses,
horse racing, art galleries, film festivals,
and motorcycle rallies.
Send resume to: Dr. Marion Smith
All Creatures Animal Hospital
4799 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913
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Have items to sell?
Property to sell?
Openings to fill?
We’ll include it!
or Animal day
care. It is zoned A-1
=Agri. This property looks directly @
the new Univ of ARK Vet Research
Center. If this might be something you
would be interested in renting please
contact Don Eubanks @ 521-4004 or
cel 841-4641.
Relief Veterinarians
Bressett
Brooks
Core
Foster
Fryar
Lombardi
Manning, Jr.
Muller
Nelson
Smith
Smith
Stewart
Waggener
Ziegenbaig
John
Arnetha
Romy
Newton
Rebecca
Melissa
W.
John
Steven
Joe
Lori
Carolyn
Deborah
Brett
417-679-1244
501-224-8209
479-273-0622
870-942-9915
479-968-2664
501-581-0086
817-295-2963
479-253-5905
501-663-1466
501-821-4991
501-328-3413
501-269-3725
479-750-0677
501-825-8400
Gainsville
MO
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AR
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AR
Sheridan
AR
Russellville
AR
Greenbrier
AR
Burleson
TX
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Little Rock
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Conway
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Springdale
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In
Memory
Robert Van Patter
Robert Van Patter passed away
Monday, November 26. Visitation
was Thursday, November 29, 2008
from 5pm-8pm at Husson Funeral
Home on Mabelvale Pike. The
funeral was held Friday November
30 at 11am at Pleasant Valley
Church of Christ. Memorials may be
sent to the Boy Scouts of America.
Dr. Van Patter was an extremely
important part of the veterinary profession. He will be missed.
Dr. Elizabeth Ann
Cochran
Mark Your Calendar –
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
October 2-5, 2008
The Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a partnership combining the
efforts of the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
VMAs to provide exceptional continuing education for veterinary professionals in our region and the rest of the nation! The annual Symposium is
held each fall in the Southwest and includes continuing education,
exhibits, interactive labs, and social activities. We serve DVMs, RVTs, hospital personnel, veterinary and technician students, and the suppliers who
provide the services that support veterinary medicine.
2008 SWVS Hotel Registration Opens: January 30 , 2008
2008 SWVS Registration Opens: May 15, 2008
Early Bird: May 15 - June 30
Advanced: July 1 - 31
Pre-Registration Mailing Deadline: August 29
VETERINARIAN WANTED –
Westrock Animal Hospital seeking
dedicated small animal practitioner
with solid medical skills and excellent
people skills. Clinic growing like
wild. Located just off Cantrell / Hwy
10 in West Little Rock. Prefer some
experience, but new graduates considered. Striving to develop partnerships,
not servitude. We emphasize wellness,
perform routine surgeries, and refer to
specialists when appropriate. Please
call 501-868-7800 or send resume to
cajundvm@gmail.com.
VETERINARIAN WANTED – Full
time or part time veterinarian position open at East End Animal Care.
Please mail resumes to: 20224 Arch
Street Pike, Little Rock, AR or call 501888-3504 with inquiries. Ask for
Robin.
9/23/39 – 9/10/07
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Cochran of
Keithville, Louisiana passed away in
a Bosier City Hospital, September
10, 2007. Dr. Cochran had a distinguished medical career beginning
with a degree in Medical Technology
from the University of Arkansas in
1962, graduating with honors.
Following her love for animals, she
attended Oklahoma State University
Veterinary School where she finished
with honors and received many
awards, including the much coveted
Pfizer Veterinary Scholarship in
1972. She established Alvarado
Veterinary Clinic in Fallbrook,
California where she practiced from
1980 to 1997. After retiring in
1997, she returned to her native
state of Arkansas later moving to
Keithville, Louisiana in 2003. Her
skill and devotion to her profession
allowed her to consult with her by
phone in her retirement.
To Place articles for sale
or job postings,
Please contact Maggie at the
association office.
PH: 501-868-3036
Fax: 501-868-3034
E-Mail: arkansasvma@comcast.net
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U.S. Postage
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Permit #31
Arkansas Veterinary
Medical Association
P.O. Box 17687
Little Rock, AR 72222-7687
2007 B OARD
President
H. Mike Beard DVM
West Prince Animal Hospital
2845 Prince Street
Conway, AR 72034
501/329-2244 Fax 501/329-0248
mbeard@tcworks.net
OF
T RUSTEES
Secretary/Treasurer
Michael A. Liles DVM
Liles Animal Clinic
129 West Booth Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
501/268-5381 Fax 268-1117
mliles83@sbcglobal.net
Past President
Lyndon H. Tate DVM
8000 Dayton Road
Mansfield, AR 72944
479/928-4925 Fax 479/928-2802
lhsst@valuelinx.net
District II
District III
District IV
Scott Smith, DVM
Archie Ryan, DVM
Rusty Henderson, DVM
Springdale Animal Hospital
Southwest Drive Animal Cl.
Eastside Animal Hospital
404 Highway 201 N
605 Southwest Drive
9600 Rogers Ave.
Mt. Home, AR 72653
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Fort Smith, AR 72903
870-425-6201
870-935-4012 Fax: 870-935-4585 479-452-5700 Fax:479-452-5726
doc-smith@suddenlinkmail.com
ryanvet@TDN.to
CHE6@aol.com
District V
Rene´ LaVergne DVM
Westrock Animal Hospital
14104 Taylor Loop Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
501/868-7800 FAX: 501/367-0019
cajundvm@comcast.net
President Elect
Norette L. Underwood DVM
Trumann Animal Clinic
1121 Highway 69 West
Trumann, AR 72472
870/483-6275 Fax 870/483-2953
catdoc56@pcsii.com
Vice President
David Blount DVM
Rogers Ave. Animal Clinic
6905 Rogers Ave.
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479/452-4300 FAX: 479-452-4302
arkvet@aol.com
T RUSTEES
District I
Kate Williams, DVM
Animal Medical Clinic
3045 Market Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-521-5220 Fax: 479-444-8292
drkatewilliams@aol.com
District VI
Damien Stroderd DVM
Byreview Veterinary Clinic
3207 Highway 67 W.
Hope, AR 71801
870/777-6774 FAX: 870/777-2099
dstroderd@cablelynx.com
AVMA Alt. Delegate
Tim Woody DVM
Pet Protection Clinic
2087 South School Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479/442-3761 FAX: 479-442-5765
Dvmwoody@aol.com
District VII
Lance D. Grissom DVM
Oak Park Animal Hospital
2810 West 28th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
870/534-8144 FAX: 870/534-8797
LGRIS172@yahoo.com
State Veterinarian
George Badley DVM
AR. Livestock & Poultry Cmsn.
#1 Natural Resource Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
501/901-2400 FAX: 501/907-2425
pbadle@arlpc.org
District VIII
Floyd Mann DVM
Apple Farm Veterinary
Hospital
2501 DeWitt Henry Drive
Beebe, AR 72012
501/882-5350
AVMA Rep
Larry M. Kornegay DVM
Antoine-Little York Animal Clinic
6245 West Little York
Houston, TX 77091
713/688-5286 FAX: 713/688-6579
lmkornegay@aol.com
AVMA Poultry Rep
AVMA Poultry Rep
Scott Gustin DVM
Robin Gilbert DVM
Cobb-Vantress
Tyson Food
PO Box 1030
345 Crossgate Drive
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Russellville, AR 72802
479/529-2846
479/263-9596 FAX: 479/757-6440
scott.gustin@cobb-vantress.com
robin.gilbert@tyson.com
AVMA Delegate
Raymond Whitehead DVM
Animal Care Hospital
923 S. Jackson
Magnolia, AR 71753
870/234-3601 FAX: 870/234-3609
KRWhitehead@arkansas.net
Recent Grad
Kara Wolf DVM
4501 Summit Ridge
Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-273-6641
karawolf@sbcglobal.net