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CVMA Hosts 2025 North American Veterinary Leadership Meeting in Victoria
June 24, 2025
In advance of its 2025 Annual Conference in Victoria, British Columbia, the CVMA hosted the 2025 North American Veterinary Leadership Meeting.
Participants included representatives from the CVMA, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Asociación Nacional de Facultades y Escuelas de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia (FedMVZ), and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Each organization shared updates on current initiatives and collaborative efforts.
Key topics of discussion included the spectrum of practice for veterinary technicians, rural practice initiatives, veterinary workforce challenges, and the ongoing impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
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Front row (left to right):
Dr. Janet Donlin, Chief Executive Officer, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA); Dr. Sandra Faeh, President, AVMA; Dr. Tim Arthur, President, CVMA; Dr. Laura Arvizu, President, Federación de Colegios y Asociaciones de Médicos Veterinarios Zootecnistas de México (FedMVZ); Dr. Gloria Suarez, FedMVZ.
Back row (left to right):
Dr. Ricardo Bonafine, Panvet Representative, CVMA; Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer, AVMA; Dr. Kathy Meurs, President-Elect, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC); Dotty Gray, Interim Chief Executive Officer, AAVMC; Dr. Tracy Fisher, President-Elect, CVMA; Alishé Walker, Manager, CVMA Secretariat; Joel Neuheimer, Chief Executive Officer, CVMA; Dr. José Arce, Panvet Representative, AVMA; Dr. Michael Bailey, President-Elect, AVMA.
