Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

Arizona Veterinary Medical Association The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is a professional membership organization

🚀 Applications are open for AzVMA’s Power of 10 Program!Designed specifically for newly licensed veterinarians, this lea...
01/12/2026

🚀 Applications are open for AzVMA’s Power of 10 Program!

Designed specifically for newly licensed veterinarians, this leadership and advocacy-focused program provides valuable insight into the profession, legislative engagement, and long-term career growth while building meaningful connections with peers across Arizona.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for making this opportunity possible:
🐾 Presenting Sponsor: Chewy Health
🐾 Supporting Sponsor: Lovet Pet Health Care
🐾 Legislative Day Sponsor: VCA Animal Referral & Emergency Center of Arizona

If you’re a recent graduate or newly licensed veterinarian looking to get more involved, grow your voice, and shape the future of veterinary medicine in Arizona, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Applications are open now! https://forms.gle/Ut6PYZ6t4evKfvXp9

January is Veterinary Well-Being Month ✨ Let’s make January about caring for ourselves the same way we care for others. ...
01/08/2026

January is Veterinary Well-Being Month ✨ Let’s make January about caring for ourselves the same way we care for others. 🩺💛

✨ New well-being on-demand webinars coming soon
📬 Plus our annual Well-Being newsletter edition

Our Annual Impact Report highlights a year of growth, innovation, and connection. Thank you to our members, volunteers, ...
12/31/2025

Our Annual Impact Report highlights a year of growth, innovation, and connection. Thank you to our members, volunteers, partners, and sponsors who make this work possible. Together, we’re advancing veterinary medicine across Arizona. 🐾🩺

Read the full report at azvma.org/2025impact.

Happy Pawlidays from the AzVMA team (and our furry coworkers)! 🐾🎁This season, we’re feeling especially grateful for our ...
12/24/2025

Happy Pawlidays from the AzVMA team (and our furry coworkers)! 🐾🎁

This season, we’re feeling especially grateful for our veterinary community and the shared commitment to advancing animal care across Arizona. Wishing you joy, rest, and plenty of tail wags as we head into the New Year.

🐶🐱 Poppy • Bella • Pickles • Butters • Miso • Mochi

📬 The December Edition of the AzVMA Monthly Newsletter is Here! Please note: this is the final printed edition of the Az...
12/19/2025

📬 The December Edition of the AzVMA Monthly Newsletter is Here! Please note: this is the final printed edition of the AzVMA newsletter as we transition fully to digital delivery.

✨ Power of Ten (P10) Mentors & Applications – Launching January 1 - azvma.org/p10
Details on how to apply and get involved are included in this month’s newsletter.

📊 Explore the AzVMA Annual Impact Report - azvma.org/2025impact
Our Annual Impact Report is now available and highlights key accomplishments, advocacy efforts, education initiatives, and member engagement across Arizona’s veterinary community.

🎉 Celebrating AzVMA Member Achievements:
Parva Bezrutczyk, DVM has been named AAHA President of the Board, a significant honor reflecting her dedication to advancing veterinary excellence nationwide.

Michelle Schack, DVM was honored with the Dr. James A. Jarrett Award for Young Leaders at the 58th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), recognizing her impact and leadership within bovine practice and organized veterinary medicine.

👉📧 AzVMA Members – Check your inbox or visit azvma.org/newsletter to read the full December issue and stay connected with the latest updates, opportunities, and celebrations from across our AzVMA community.

The AzVMA Academy Fellowship honors veterinarians who complete a rigorous series of CE coursework and demonstrate excell...
12/10/2025

The AzVMA Academy Fellowship honors veterinarians who complete a rigorous series of CE coursework and demonstrate excellence in practice. Whether you focus on small animal, large animal, or mixed animal medicine, this distinction highlights your commitment to lifelong learning.

🗓 Apply by March 15, 2026
➡️ azvma.org/academyapp

Who can apply?
✔️ Small Animal Veterinarians: 50 CE hours
✔️ Large Animal Veterinarians: 40 CE hours
✔️ Mixed Animal Veterinarians: 40 CE hours
✔️ New graduates welcome — no CE requirements in your first year!

Member benefits include:
• Professional recognition and peer respect
• Wall plaque + annual plates
• CE discounts and special listings at AzVMA events

If you’re ready to grow, lead, and strengthen the future of veterinary medicine, we’d love to welcome you as an Academy Fellow.

12/04/2025

Honoring a legacy that continues to protect what matters most 🤍🌍 shared heartfelt words with Dr. Dean Rice’s family reminding us how deeply Dr. Rice’s spirit continues to shape the work that protects rhinos and supports the communities around them.

On World Wildlife Conservation Day, we celebrate Dr. Dean Rice, his family, and the team for carrying his mission forward through our annual Safari experiences.

“Let’s hope we can keep this chap and all the other rhino safe because of this relationship.”

Here’s to the impact that lasts, the partnerships that protect, and a legacy that continues to inspire. 🦏

December brings celebration, reflection, and a little extra magic. ✨�🐾 International Day of Veterinary Medicine (Dec. 9)...
12/04/2025

December brings celebration, reflection, and a little extra magic. ✨�

🐾 International Day of Veterinary Medicine (Dec. 9) is our chance to honor the veterinary professionals who safeguard animal health every single day.

🎄 As the holiday season begins, we’re reminded of the joy and connection that animals bring to our lives and the dedicated teams who care for them year-round.�

🦁 Visit the Zoo Day (Dec. 27) invites us to appreciate wildlife conservation and the veterinary teams who support zoo and exotic species.

From all of us at AzVMA, we’re grateful for the incredible work you do this season and every season. 💙

Arizona’s veterinary community thrives because of people like you. 💙 This , help us uplift the people who care for Ariz...
12/02/2025

Arizona’s veterinary community thrives because of people like you. 💙 This , help us uplift the people who care for Arizona’s animals. 🌟

Your gift supports student scholarships, disaster relief efforts, military resource guidance, and vital well-being programs for our veterinary community.

Learn more: azvma.org/givingtuesday/

100% of every contribution goes directly to Foundation causes.
Join us in strengthening the future of veterinary medicine.
➡️ Donate today: azvma.org/donate

AzVMA Member Spotlight 🌟 Please join us in celebrating our AzVMA Board Secretary, Dr. Lane Smith! From aspiring marine b...
11/29/2025

AzVMA Member Spotlight 🌟 Please join us in celebrating our AzVMA Board Secretary, Dr. Lane Smith!

From aspiring marine biologist to small animal veterinarian, Dr. Lane Smith’s career has been anything but ordinary. With an undergraduate degree in marine biology and a semester spent diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, he realized nothing back home could quite compare, so he shifted his passion to veterinary medicine (while still maintaining nearly 800 gallons of aquariums at home!).

Dr. Smith graduated in 2018 as part of the inaugural class Midwestern University in Glendale. His involvement as a founding MWU SAVMA member helped pave the way for his current leadership role as AzVMA Board Treasurer.

Today, he cares for cats and dogs at The Pet Wellness Center in North Phoenix. Outside the clinic, he and his wife recently welcomed a baby girl in October, joining their 3-year-old son and their two Golden Retrievers, Midas and Peach.�
We’re grateful for Dr. Smith’s dedication, enthusiasm, and service to the veterinary community! 💙🐾

If something unexpected happens, being prepared makes all the difference. 🔎 You can quickly locate emergency veterinary ...
11/26/2025

If something unexpected happens, being prepared makes all the difference. 🔎 You can quickly locate emergency veterinary care using our Find A Vet tool:

👉 azvma.org/findavet
• Filter the Emergency Services dropdown option
• Browse trusted AzVMA member hospitals near you

Wishing you and your pets a safe, happy holiday! 💛 🐾

Allied Industry Member Spotlight 🌟 Please join us in celebrating the AzVMA 2025 Allied Member of the Year recipient: Mat...
11/21/2025

Allied Industry Member Spotlight 🌟 Please join us in celebrating the AzVMA 2025 Allied Member of the Year recipient: Matthew Mansour, Co-Founder of AquaCrossings!

Matthew is not only deeply passionate about serving pet parents during one of life’s hardest moments, but also an incredible partner to veterinary teams across the state.

As the co-founder of AquaCrossings, he is dedicated to providing clarity, dignity, and warmth through the goodbye process. He works closely with hospital teams offering education, workflow support, emotional care, and is committed to making aftercare a more comforting, seamless experience for families.

Matthew says that this recognition wouldn’t be possible without his co-founder, Michelle Vander Lugt, whose heart and vision helped build AquaCrossings into what it is today. 💜

A few fun facts that make him even more unforgettable:

- Matthew is a certified Master Gardener with an orchard of more than 40 citrus and stone fruit trees
- Shares his home with a “tiny zoo” of beloved pets: including Larry the cat, Bill the poodle, 20 chickens, and Dozer the 180-lb tortoise
- He loves hosting backyard dinners, orchard tours, and anything that brings people together. 🌿

📣 Help us congratulate Matthew on this well-deserved honor!

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