MVMA Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association

09/06/2026

LVT Kelsey had a fan club in the crowd at the Surgery Suite earlier this week, including Dr. Plantz and fellow licensed veterinary technician Jenna. We love that members of her team from Homey Gnome Veterinary Clinic came out to support her during her volunteer shift 🥰

Shout out to the whole Tuesday morning team for a job well done: Drs. Thurston and Miller, veterinary students Joelle and Megan, LVT Kelsey, and last but not least, lead LVT Shelley!

09/06/2026

Did you know that the CHS Miracle of Birth Center is celebrating its 25th summer at Minnesota State Fair?! Drs. Mary Olson (right) and Holly Neaton (left) are two members of the founding team and they’re still devoting an incredible amount of their time each summer to this labor of love. What an amazing impact they’ve had over the years!

09/04/2026

National Veterinary Technician Week is October 18 - 24 this year!

Are you planning something extra special for the newly licensed techs at your practice? We'd love to hear about it in the comments!

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, along with the AVMA, invites the profession to celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week, happening October 18-24.

09/04/2026

Barnie appreciation post! These incredible young people do so much at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center at Minnesota State Fair, from educating fairgoers about animal agriculture to cleaning and caring for the animals. Thank you Minnesota FFA Association members for all you do!

09/03/2026

Our afternoon Surgery Suite team at Minnesota State Fair is prepping kitty patient, Turvy, for spay surgery at 4pm! Her sibling Topsy will be up next at 2pm. Thank you to Twin Cities Pet Rescue for partnering with us to provide today’s patients, as well as to today’s veterinary professional and student volunteers! ❤️🐾🩺

09/03/2026

Visiting Minnesota State Fair today? We hope you stop by the CHS Miracle of Birth Center to meet a newborn piglet or lamb! There’s lots to learn and you might even get lucky and witness a live birth - and our volunteers are looking forward to connecting with you!

09/01/2026

Thank you, Dr. Nancy Peterson, for your hard work and dedication to the Miracle of Birth Center!

🐄🐑🐐 Dr. Nancy Peterson at the Minnesota State Fair! 🐐🐑🐄

Dr. Nancy Peterson is a board member of the MOBC and rotates through the barn in various roles. She enjoys mentoring veterinary students and FFA students as they care for the animals in the barn.

Dr. Nancy and the veterinary students perform twice-daily physicals on all the cows, sheep, and goats, addressing any health concerns they find. She also spends much of her day answering fairgoers’ questions about agriculture and livestock.

“It’s a wonderful time for me, but I am very tired at the end!” ❤️

If you’re at the Minnesota State Fair, be sure to stop by the barn and say hi to Dr. Nancy! 👋🐄

We’re proud to have Dr. Nancy sharing her knowledge and passion for animals, agriculture, and the next generation of animal care professionals! 🐾

08/31/2026

Our wonderful volunteers have been delighted to introduce fairgoers to the babies born so far at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center at Minnesota State Fair!

08/28/2026

Handwashing keeps animals and people safe! Thanks to Gov. & Mrs. Walz and University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Laura Molgaard for showing us how it’s done after visiting us at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center at Minnesota State Fair this morning!

08/28/2026