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MOBC Spotlight

by: Jenn Stromberg
Category: Committee Spotlights
Jul
03

Spotlight on the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and Its "Super Volunteers"

At left, Dr. Mary Olson speaks to the gathered crowd as a sheep goes into labor. At right, Dr. Nancy Peterson coaches a rotation student through delivering her first lamb.

Sitting down for a conversation with several current and former co-chairs of MVMA’s Miracle of Birth Center (MOBC) committee, it was apparent they share a bond born of working closely together over the course of many years. Currently a team of seven, made up of Drs. Mary Olson, Holly Neaton, Nancy Peterson, Kevin Haroldson, Katherine Pjevach, Marjorie Schleper, and Michaela Olson, these super volunteers are the driving forces behind the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair. Recently retired from their co-chair roles, Drs. Florian Ledermann (who first advocated for opening a birthing center at the fair) and Dave Wright have also been instrumental in making the MOBC happen nearly every summer since 2001.

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Surgery Suite Committee Spotlight

by: Jenn Stromberg
Category: Committee Spotlights
May
05

MVMA Surgery Suite Committee Spotlight

Dr. Travis Anderson, left, moderates at the Surgery Suite. At right, lead CVT Shelley Cravens and Dr. Krista Walkowiak pose with a patient inside the Surgery Suite. 

Each summer, more than 100 volunteers educate the public about veterinary medicine while performing a total of 48 live spay/neuter surgeries at MVMA’s Surgery Suite exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. 

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Small Animal Welfare Committee Spotlight

by: Jenn Stromberg
Category: Committee Spotlights
Jan
07

Spotlight on MVMA's Small Animal Welfare Committee

 

The Small Animal Welfare Committee is one of 18 active committees, task forces, and action teams working through MVMA to advance and advocate for the veterinary profession in Minnesota. More than 200 MVMA members currently volunteer their time and expertise serving on committees of the association.

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