MVMA Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association

06/15/2026

Volunteer with MVMA at the Minnesota State Fair this summer! We have shifts open for DVMs, technicians (CVTs in good standing as of 6/30/26 or new LVTs), and DVM students at the Miracle of Birth Center (MOBC), which is celebrating 25 years at the fair this year.

At the MOBC, fairgoers can experience the excitement of live births and learn about food animal production and the important role veterinarians play in this vital Minnesota industry. Volunteers engage in conversation, answer questions, share insights about the animals and the profession, and introduce fairgoers to baby animals!

Check calendars and grab one or more shifts here: https://www.mvma.org/mobc

06/13/2026

We've had a BLAST hosting groups of veterinary professionals at the TC River Rats waterski show in summers past. Mark your calendar and join us on Thursday, July 30 for this laid-back family-friendly opportunity to connect and relax!

RSVP: https://mvma.memberclicks.net/riverrats2026 #/

Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EYAKkKtLH/

06/12/2026

Congratulations to our first two early renewal prize winners, Dr. Nadder Samari and Dr. Grant Gugisberg!

Dr. Samari will receive Three Months of FREE Hill's Food, and Dr. Gugisberg won a $200 Visa gift card from Larkin Hoffman!

There are more great prizes up for grabs, including:

• 4 Minnesota Zoo Tickets
• A Golfer Basket, with a $150 PGA Superstore gift card
• $150 Amazon gift card
• A France44 Old Fashioned gift box and cutting board
• $200 back towards your membership!

There’s still time to get in on the fun – the earlier in June you renew your membership, the more drawings you’re eligible for. All you need to do is renew!

Renew now: https://mvma.memberclicks.net/2026-member-renewal #/

06/12/2026

Don't miss out! Join us online at noon on Thursday, June 18 for a presentation by Pam Johnson, DVM, MPH, Executive Director of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Details and registration: https://mvma.memberclicks.net/hot-topic-webinars

06/11/2026

It’s membership renewal season! This month we’re incentivizing early renewals by giving away a variety of prizes generously donated by our Supporting Members. The sooner in June you renew, the more drawings you’ll be eligible for. Prizes include gift cards valued at up to $200, a 4-pack of tickets to the Minnesota Zoo, and gift box from France 44 Wines & Spirits.

Renew now: https://mvma.memberclicks.net/2026-member-renewal #/

06/11/2026

VMAE has launched a new four-part Veterinary Practice Health podcast series, Optimizing Veterinary Practice Workflow: Efficiency, Communication, and Spectrum of Care in Action.

This series features an engaging panel discussion with Dr. Heather Prendergast, Holly Daugherty, LVT, CVPM, and Dr. Lou Olson, who share practical insights and real-world strategies veterinary teams can apply immediately in their practices. Each podcast is 20 minutes long.

The first episode, Mastering Workflow Efficiency in Veterinary Medicine: Strategies from the Experts, is available now.

Episode 1 Highlights

● Common workflow bottlenecks in veterinary practices
● Strategies for team empowerment and trust-building
● Importance of consistency and protocols among doctors
● Utilizing technology for medical records and communication
● Training and ownership to reduce bottlenecks

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veterinary-practice-health-podcast/id1695255484

06/10/2026

MVMA member Dr. Kara Nelsen founded Allied Veterinary Emergency and Referral in 2021, with a mission strongly centered on prioritizing the team—believing that a well-cared for veterinary team provides the best care for patients.

MVMA staff recently had a chance to visit Allied's impressive Brooklyn Park location, a state-of-the-art, 27,000 square foot facility that is home to emergency, urgent, and referral care.

Read about what we learned here: https://mvma.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2026&month=05&day=05&id=28%3Aallied-feature&Itemid=276

06/10/2026

This page will guide you through the rules and requirements for traveling from the United States to Mexico with your pet.

06/10/2026

TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! MVMA Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association is hosting an educational webinar titled “Adopt the Pug, Not the Bug: Protecting Minnesota’s Dogs and Their Human Companions from Canine Brucellosis.” The Board’s own companion animal veterinarian Dr. Steve Kivisto, along with Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Maria Bye, will present on Canine Brucellosis covering the biology of the bacteria, mitigating risks to animals and people, testing and importing dogs, and, importantly, what your clients should know. To register, visit MVMA’s website: https://mvma.memberclicks.net/hot-topic-webinars

06/09/2026

‼️ USDA APHIS (USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) is seeking to get information directly to veterinarians as quickly as possible regarding travel of animals (especially pets), as they recognize that veterinarians are receiving many questions on this topic. The most expedient and accurate way for the agency to share information is through their website.

* All New World Screwworm (NWS) related travel restrictions as relayed to USDA APHIS by U.S. trading partners are being noted on the USDA APHIS webpages below:
- APHIS International Regulations (IRegs) for non-pet species: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/live-animal-export
- APHIS International Pet Travel website for pet species: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export -link-cdc-alert-export

* APHIS is still working with many trading partners, including Mexico, to clarify the restrictions/updated requirements. The USDA APHIS webpages will be updated just as soon as new information is received.

* They are asking that people not contact the USDA APHIS offices for additional information about country-specific restrictions, because USDA-APHIS doesn’t have additional information beyond what is posted to their webpages.

* USDA APHIS wants to emphasize that they are working quickly as possible with U.S. trading parters and they appreciate patience and understanding as they work through complex issues.

Contact a USDA vet early. Follow destination rules, get vaccinations, tests, and health certificates for pet travel abroad.