COMMITTEES

MVMA Committees and Task Forces Make a Difference

MVMA has dynamic and fun committees and task forces that are making a difference in the veterinary world. To join a committee or task force, contact us!

 

Animal Welfare Committee

The mission of the MVMA Animal Welfare Committee is to engage in such activities which involve or promote animal welfare and/or the human/animal bond. They make animal resources available, promote education resources regarding animal welfare and serve as a resource on these issues.

Continuing Education Committees

MVMA has several CE Committees which assist in the promotion and delivery of veterinary continuing education programs, including the small animal seminar series, hands-on wet labs and the Michigan Veterinary Conference.

Ethics and Grievance Committee

The Ethics and Grievance Committee reviews and attempts to mediate ethical issues and client complaints referred to the MVMA.

Equine Practice Committee

The Equine Practice Committee plans 4 CE events and several labs annually with the latest information available in equine medicine. They also provide timely responses to critical issues as they arise in equine practice and communicate with Michigan equine practitioners, veterinary medicine as a whole, the horse industry and the public.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of MVMA’s President, President-Elect, First Vice President, Second Vice President and Immediate Past President. The Committee acts on behalf of MVMA’s Board of Directors between Board meetings and also functions as MVMA’s Finance Committee.

 

 

 

Food Animal Practice Committee

The Food Animal Practice Committee supports food animal practitioners in matters pertaining to regulation, legislation, and continuing education. Their goal is to promote, protect, and ensure the success of food animal veterinary medicine, while concurrently monitoring the health and welfare of the Michigan livestock industry.

Leadership Development Committee

The Leadership Development Committee engages in activities that provide a consistent and diverse leadership ladder for the organization on a state and national level.

Legislative Advisory Committee

The Legislative Advisory Committee assists the MVMA Board of Directors in formulating and implementing MVMA legislative policy and MVMA positions on State regulatory proposals. They integrate the needs and concerns of members into their recommendations which are made in the overall best interest of veterinary medicine.

Public Health Committee

The Public Health Committee monitors, develops and implements MVMA programs that address zoonotic diseases in Michigan.

Student Committee

The Student Committee reviews all request for funding made to the MVMA by student groups and determines funding. They review MVMA student programs and suggest ideas for new programs.