YOUR DONATIONS HELPED THE VICTIMS & ANIMALS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS IN 2017 MORE THAN $200,000 IN DISASTER RELIEF PROVIDED Veterinarians help members of their communities by providing emergency veterinary medical care and temporary boarding to animal victims of disasters. In 2017, veterinarians and veterinary students from all over the country were called to action before, during, and after the hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires. Your donations supported these disaster relief efforts to give help where help was needed. Below are only some of the stories over the last few months:

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For more than 50 years, the Foundation has been helping veterinarians help animals with support for animal welfare, disaster relief, public education, veterinary student scholarships, research, and advocacy programs and activities.

HURRICANE IRMAAn AVMF grant was provided to the University of Florida's Shelter Medicine group who moved animals from shelters and rescues that were in harm’s way. Additionally, the shelter medicine team and associated volunteers assisted in distributing donated vaccines and medications for

800 ANIMALS

Special thanks to University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service, and members of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association.

HURRICANE HARVEYAn AVMF grant was provided to the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team who deployed to Houston and other parts of Texas the day before Hurricane Harvey hit and assisted in caring for animals in need for weeks thereafter. Special thanks to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and members and students of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association who helped provide emergency veterinary care.

HURRICANE MARIAYour donations supported the transport of 786 animals from Puerto Rico to New Jersey where volunteer veterinarians provided emergency medical treatment for the animals. The animals were then adopted into new forever homes all along the east coast or reunited with their owners.Special thanks to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center and the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. Donations also supported the delivery and distribution of pelleted hay and feed for cattle, horses, goats, pigs, and chickens – the animals that sustain entire industries on the islands.

786 ANIMALS RESCUED IN PUERTO RICO

Helping Veterinarians, Help Animals

Volunteers assist in deplaning rescued animals that arrived from Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of St. Hubert’s.

Turtles need rescuing too! Photo courtesy of the Univ. of Florida.

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WILDFIRES IN CALIFORNIA Your donations assisted in helping animals affected by the California wildfires. In October 2017, seven wildfires swept across Northern California. In response, volunteer veterinarians, veterinary students, technicians, and assistants from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, provided search and rescue efforts and emergency treatment of hundreds of cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, horses, sheep, goats, cattle, and pocket pets.

200 PEOPLE

18 DAYS OF SEARCH & RESCUE &EMERGENCY TREATMENTSpecial thanks to the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, California Veterinary Medical Association, and University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Special thanks to our major donors who supported disaster relief efforts:Adtalem Global EducationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationHenry Schein Cares FoundationRichard W. Maus, DVMMerck Animal HealthKeith E. Miller, DVMNew Jersey Veterinary Medical AssociationRhode Island Veterinary Medical AssociationVeterinary Study Groups, Inc.Wolff Family Charitable Trust

“The staff and clients, along with their fur babies, want to thank you for your generous grant. It has been well used to help restock and rebuild.”

Stuebner Airline Veterinary Hospital and Veterinary Associates Inc, LLC in Texas

A horse found on a search and rescue mission during the wildfires in Sonoma County is prepared for evacuation. Photo courtesy of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

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LEAVING A LEGACY

The first AVMF Research Grant for Pain Management in Dogs was established through a bequest from Susan Isaac Maylahn. Susan passed away April 21, 2014 at the age of 62. With a B.A. from Illinois State University and an M.A. in Education from National Louis University, she worked as a special education teacher for 32 years in the Barrington (Ill.) School District. She was also a finalist for the Golden Apple Award, given to the most outstanding teacher in Illinois, in 1987.

She was described by friends as a, “sweet, kind, thoughtful, and caring person, both to her students and to her colleagues.”

New Partnership / New Research GrantsIn partnership with the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation, the AVMF provided two new research grants in 2017. This funding will support research into new or currently approved medications for combating diseases and conditions of companion and food animals as well as projects that ensure the safety of food products from treated livestock. Congratulations to these outstanding researchers.

VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT $30,000 Dr. Derek Foster, North Carolina State UniversityContinuous sampling of the bovine udder by ultrafiltration to assess the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intramammary ceftiofur

VETERINARY PHARMACOKINETIC RESEARCH GRANT $15,000 Dr. Duncan Lascelles, North Carolina State UniversityThe pharmacokinetics of gabapentin in cats by three routes of administration

Donor Gives Bequest to Support Research

AVMF RESEARCH GRANT FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT IN DOGS$25,000

Congratulations to Dr. Butch KuKanich, Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, on being named a recipient of the AVMF Research Grant for Pain Management in Dogs.

He is researching the development of an abuse resistant oral analgesic for dogs with moderate to severe pain.

Dr. Butch KuKanich

Susan Isaac Maylahn

Susan loved dogs and had a special bond with her Samoyed, Igloo. She was active in the dog walking community, served as a volunteer at Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, and participated in special events promoting the breed.

The AVMF is honored to be the recipient of this generous gift.

THANK YOU!We are especially grateful to the generous individuals, private practices, corporations, foundations and other organizations that support the work of the AVMF.

All gifts are appreciated. The following is a list of donors who made gifts of $250 and more from January 1, 2017 — December 31, 2017.

$100,000+

Anonymous

The Harold Wetterberg Foundation

$25,000 - $99,999AnonymousThe Cleveland FoundationEstate of Susan Isaac MaylahnStudent American Veterinary

Medical AssociationVeterinary Pharmacology

Research Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999Adtalem Global EducationAmerican Association of Senior Veterinarians

The Rita and Larry Dee Family FundDiamond Veterinary AssociatesJohn P. Fitzpatrick Living TrustDr. and Mrs. Clark FobianMs. Kymberly FogliaMr. Francis GarrityBernard & Nancy Karwick FoundationKnopf Family FoundationSteven Leuthold Family FoundationKeith E. Miller, DVMNorth Texas Community FoundationThe Scoob Trust FoundationWolff Family Charitable Trust

$5,000 - $9,999Dottie & Eli Ashley Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Banfield Pet HospitalBeverly International Nutrition, Inc.The Clough Family FoundationKaren L. DavisDr. & Mrs. Ignacio T. Dela CruzMrs. Margaret DerrickDodgeville Veterinary ServiceThe Nanette L. Fisher FoundationMs. Wanda W. GinnerMs. Mitzi JohnsonMassachusetts Veterinary Referral HospitalMr. & Mrs. Thomas MizeNew Jersey Veterinary Medical AssociationRodney & Susan O'Brien, Jr.Patrick Veterinary ClinicChet L. Rawson, DVMRhode Island Veterinary Med. Assn.Shannon A. Stutler, DVMPhil & Kathie TaymorVeterinary Study Groups, Inc.Ms. Marion WellsWestfield Veterinary Group

$1,000 - $4,999Academy Animal HospitalAcorn Animal Hospital, PCMr. & Mrs. Bernard AldridgeAll Creatures Veterinary ServicesAmerican Animal HospitalAmerican Assn of Equine Practitioners Foundation

Douglas & Elizabeth AndrewsAnonymous (3)Arbuckle Veterinary ClinicArizona Veterinary Medical AssociationMs. Virginia ArmbrustDwight & Rhonda AyscueBabock Hills Veterinary HospitalMr. Scott BarronLee & Carol BatesMs. Ann BenjaminMs. Sharon L. BennettBerglund Animal HospitalMr. Michael K. BookmanGinger K. Brainard, PhDTerry and Paula BrewerBrightside Charitable FoundationBrook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care

John R. Brooks, DVMMr. Timothy BurnsThe CarysCedarview Animal HospitalCentral Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital

Charlottesville Area Community FoundationCombined Federal CampaignCommunity Enhancement Network, Inc.Joel & Debbie CookRichard & Arlene CoonCovina Animal HospitalMervyn H. Daehler, DVMDewitt Animal Hospital, P.C.Therese M. Dieringer, DVMDistrict of Columbial Veterinary Medical Association

Janet Dee Donlin, DVMDennis & Heidi DragerEast Carolina Veterinary Svc.Edenwood Veterinary ClinicNaushad Edibam, DMDEvans-Cockerline Foundation, Inc.George F. Fischer, DVMFlying Goose Brew Pub & GrilleJennifer L. Fry, VMDJanice V. Garrett, DVMMr. Brian GibbsRonald E. Gill, DVMJennafer M. Glaesemann, DVMDrs. Gail and Joseph GolabArnold & Jill GoldmanDavid and Sharon GoolsbyMs. Susan GrabauGuangdong Wens Foodstuff Group Co, LtdGulf Gate Animal Hospital, Inc.Greg & Karen HammerHanover Veterinary ClinicDebborah Harp, CFREHeartwood Animal HospitalMr. Steven HeitchewHinesburg Veterinary AssociatesMr. Hoffman and Dr. MullenMs. Patricia HydeDr. Connie Hyler-BothIdaho Veterinary Hospital Clients and StaffIndyVet Emergency & Specialty HospitalMr. Robert B. JacksonDr. Jerome B. Johnson, Dr. Pat Hudspeth, Dr. Bernard Mood

Shawn KelsonKindred Biosciences, IncJoseph H. Kinnarney, DVMLarry M. Kornegay, DVMLinda Kuhn, DVMJohn J. and Elizabeth M. Kunkel and Family Foundation

Karen Lamb, Alexis Johnson and Laura MorganMs. Diane LaneLeesburg Veterinary HospitalMr. Jason LoweLysanias & ZephaniahAndrew T. MaccabeDianne MahoneyPeter L. Malnati, DVMMs. Mercina B. MamalisManzanita Animal HospitalMs. Robin Mapley

Mari McLeanThe Doctors of Metairie Small Animal HospitalMs. Debbie Miele WenBrandon MillsMonroe Veterinary AssociatesMr. & Mrs. MortensonMt. Pleasant Animal HospitalNetwork for GoodMichael E. Newman, DVMMs. Lois NonnemanOlney-Sandy Spring Veterinary HospitalMr. Pat O'RourkePawSteps Veterinary CenterPayPal Giving FundMs. Pamela PearsonMs. Denise PeineMs. Alexandra PenneyMs. Sandra L. PerkinsWilliam J. Pressly, DVMTerry C. ProvowDaniel C. Randall, DVMMs. Elizabeth RawlinsRoaring Brook Veterinary HospitalDr. Shelly and Paulette RubinMs. Cynthia ScarboroughMs. Carolyn A. SchnurrDorothy U. Sherwood, DVMKaren A. Slack Hanosh, DVMMs. Lecia SmithWilliam E. Smith, DVMMr. Timothy SouleSouth Coastal Animal HealthSpring Oaks Animal Care CenterJulia StavenhagenJan K. Strother, DVMSylvan Veterinary HospitalTehachapi Veterinary Hospital, Inc.Textron Matching Gift ProgramThe Firefly TrustThe Kenneth Nechin & Annette Bicher Family Fund

The Merck FoundationThe Rust Family FoundationRobert M. Thompson, Jr., VMDTim and Marie Taylor FundMichael and Kimberly TopperTowne South Animal HospitalVeterinary Management Council of ConnecticutVeterinary Medical CenterMs. Linda VilamaaMichelle VitulliLyle and Rosemary VogelWadsworth Animal HospitalTasha WallLibby & Doug WallaceMs. Carren WangMrs. Kimberly WassonFaith M. White, DVMWillowrun Veterinary HospitalMr. John YoungMr. Douglas Ziegler

Academy Animal HospitalActurusMs. Michelle AdamovichBryson and R E AdamsAES Veterinary CorporationGary Lee Ailes, DVMAlamance Veterinary

Hospital and its clientsAll Creatures Great and

Small Veterinary ClinicLara AllisonAlpine Animal HospitalMichael J. Ames, DVMJuan Pablo Amieiro-Puig, DVMLynn C. AndersonMr. Rory AndersonAnimal Medical Center of KennedyAnonymous (2)Arbor Pet HospitalDouglas G. Aspros, DVMAssociation of Avian VeterinariansAssociation of Exotic

Mammal VeterinariansBarbara AtleeAvian and Exotic Animal ClinicBank of America Matching

Gifts ProgramBarker Animal HospitalMs. Claudia BarnesMr. Greg BarnesRobert Baron, DPMMs. Luanne BarryJanet Lea BatkerRon & Karen BeamHarold M. Beard, DVMDr. Albert M. BeckJames & Denise BeckRoberta BeckersDonald L. Beckett, Jr., DVMBend Equine Medical CenterJenna Bennett, DVMMrs. Laurie BennettDr. Priya Bhatt with

Arya Animal AcupunctureDanelle Bickett-WeddleGeorge Bjotvedt, VMDRoger BlankfeinSilke Bogart, DVMBoise Cat ClinicSiubhan Bongiovanni, DVMBooster LLCJames H. Brandt, DVMMr. James BreitbarthMs. Suzanne BrenemanMr. & Mrs. John Britton Jr.Boulder's Natural Animal HospitalMr. Brent BrownMarcus BrownAnn E. Brownlee, DVMRicki E. Brozman, DVMGeorge S. Bryant, DVM

Gary & Brenda BullardDana Ann Buoscio, DVMMs. Cristina BurbachDrs. David and Karen ByerMs. Jill ByronC and S Bock Family

Charitable FundMs. Ramona CaldwellMr. Alan CanigliaJohn E. Cannon &

Sharon J. CannonKathryn J. Carlson, DVMRene CarlsonNancy CarpenterMr. James CarrascoCarrijen, LLCTom CasselmanCelebie Veterinary Clinic, Inc.Chippens Hill Animal Hospital LLCBrad & Heidi ChuppMiss Sarah L. ClendenenClinton Veterinary ClinicMs. Sherri CobleColegio De Medicos

Veternarios De PRCeleste Conn, VMDScott Cook, PhDMs. Susan CooperMs. Teri CooperCopycat Print Shop, Inc.Larry R. Corry, DVMCountryside Animal ClinicCarl R. CourantMs. Jane CowlesMs. Emily CrimMs. Carolyn CrollCrooked Creek Animal Hospital,

Dr. Staci RhodesMr. William D. CroweKate Crumley, MS, DVMCulver City Animal HospitalMs. Debra CzinkMs. Lily DaviesRobert & Lillian DaviesMrs. Kathleen DavisLenore and Robert Davis

in honor of Anastasia DavisEleanor De BiasseJohn H. de Jong, DVMShanna L. Dean, DVMDr. Cherie P. Decker &

Mr. Mark DeckerWilliam Ron DeHavenAnne K. Del Borgo, DVMSukah Del ValleMr. Steve DenkersMrs. Alison DennisMr. Garrett DennisMs. Elisabeth DesMaraisJames R. Dickes, DVMDorian Dinardo

Chadwick E. Dodd, DVMDog Tired Parent AsociationMs. Sandra DonovanDowntown Pet HospitalDr. McGrath'sMrs. Tena DucoteLeAnne Duffey, DVMStephen & Debra DullardDunckel Veterinary HospitalMs. Ann Marie DunneLynn R. Dustin, VMDMarie A. Eagan, DVMLaura D. Earle-Imre, DVMCarol & Terry EgerIngeborg L. EggertJohn M. Ehrhardt, DVM &

Mrs. Vicki EhrhardtThe Eisenberg FamilyNancy Elliot, DVMEvans Family Pet CareMs. Patti FeltonFidelity Charitable Gift FundWalter FieldsOlivia Fish, DVMBarb & Joe FloodHoward F. Flynn, DVMFoothills Veterinary HospitalMark FoxMs. Brenda FrankartKathleen French, PhDSandra FubiniMrs. Karen FulfordMs. Anne GabryjelskiMs. Debra GallowayPaul & Susan GambardellaMs. Martha GarnerMs. Jamie GarrisonMs. Doris GarveyMrs. Ruie A. GibsonMarilee Giebel GNFP Digital & GoodnewsforpetsJack D. Gochenour, DVMRichard L. Godine, DVMElise Perry Gomez SanchezSusan L. Goshert, DVMMs. Joan I. GoswellDavid E. Granstrom, DVMMs. Irene GrantMrs. Janice GraysonAlbert W. Groce, DVMSondra L. Grumbein, DVMSusan M. GulaKelly Haarer, MDDavid S. Hall, DVMHanahan Veterinary ClinicKelly K. Harper Manley, DVMMs. Ann HarrisCal & Lill HartmanDavid & Karman HaynesHealing Paws Veterinary CareMark Helfat

$250 - $999

OUR MISSIONTo develop resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.

Peggy Herrera, DVMWarren Hess, DVMJennifer & Jim HiltAdrian and Barbara HochstadtTom & Gayle HofmannKathleen Marie Holan, DVMMs. Jamie HolterBruce N. Hoskins, DVMRobert Hott, DVMJeffrey L. House, DVMAndrea Hubbard, DVMMs. Beverly HuberNicole M. Hui, BVScTimothy HuntDrs. Brian & Terri HusemanJennifer Nicole IannacconeJulio A. IbanezIsland Cats Veterinary HospitalLee Ann & Melvin H.

Jacobs FoundationMelinda & Stanley JaffeJean A. Parlin TrustJefferson Veterinary

Management Group, Inc.Mr. Michael JerominRobert F. Jochen, VMDJulie K. JohnsonMs. Kristen JohnsonScott R. Judd, DVMLaurel A. Kaddatz, DVMKalvig & Shorter Veterinary AssociatesSusan KamphausKeil Veterinary OphthalmologyCheryl A. Kenlin, DVMStacy KenyonMs. Laura KilkellyBaby J. KillionDwight D. King, DVMMr. John KingeryKings Bay Veterinary HospitalKaren KishMr. Jim KleinsasserJames M. Kling, DVMRobert H. Knapp, DVMMs. Kathryn J. KnightMs. Kirsten KnowlesDavid C. Koncal, DVMKorean Veterinary Society of AmericaBonnie L. Kramer, DVMDale KrierMartin Frederic Kriete, DVMRoger and Linda KrogwoldKSM Business Services Inc.Laura Kulinski-MasellJane and Ronald LacherDaniel E. LafontaineRichard A. Lagasse, DVMRena LammersSamuel & Eileen LammieLander Veterinary Clinic, Inc.Landmark SchoolIngeborg M. Langohr, MVDTimothy P. Lassett, DVMDave and Gay LathropRichard E. Lau, DVMDavid Lawless, DVMMs. Mary LaytonBonnie K. Lefbom, DVMMary Beth Leininger, DVMBruce & Eileen LelandAlanda Lennox, MVB

Darryl B. Leslie Dr. James S. LesterMr. Vic LindenMs. Kaitlin LindseyLittle River Veterinary HospitalBruce & Nancy LittleNancy J. LockhornLongwood Veterinary ClinicLouisiana Veterinary

Medical AssociationThe Maas Family TrustThomas R. Mack, DVMRoger and Marilyn MahrDr. & Mrs. Hugh MainzerMs. Tamela ManhartGary MarshallDennis MavesMr. Mike McCarthyMs. Tara McCarthyDr. Roger O. and

Mrs. Kathleen M. McClellanLawrence and Marilyn McGillPhilip D. McHugh, DVMDouglas McInnis, DVMMari McleanRuth E. McLeod, DVMMs. Linda McMahonMrs. Lynne McNuttCharles W. McPherson, DVMDavid Scott McVeyMs. Kathleen MendelsonJulie MerktMesa Northeast Animal HospitalMs. Barbara MetzgerEvelyn Meyer, VMDNancy H. Meyer, DVMRobert & Sharon MeyerDr. Thomas F. Meyer &

Dr. Jean L. MeyerMs. Carol MightSue & Josh MilesMichael MillerRobert & Lisa MillerMr. Joseph MinettiJill S. Mitchell, DVMMs. Margaret Sherrill MizubaRebecca MollJennifer D. Monaco, DVMJoseph D. & Maria I. MoneyMiguelina Moniello, DVMKaren A. Moore, DVMMark L. Moore Nessa Neilson MorseMoses Lake Veterinary ClinicNeil E. B. Moss, DVMMr. Arnold MuellerBailey & Patrick MurphyRobert Murtaugh, DVMClaude NagamineMr. Thomas NattNew Stanton Veterinary ServiceNew York State

Veterinary Medical SocietyNichols Veterinary ServicesSarah W. Nicolson, DVMMrs. Beth NiemandPatricia Callaghan Nossov, DVMElizabeth A. Nunn, DVMOakland Animal HospitalMs. Erin O'BrienMs. Lora B. O'Connor

Mr. James OgradyOhio Assn of Veterinary TechniciansMr. David O'NeilOnion River Animal HospitalOrchard Mesa Veterinary HospitalDr. Edward OstermanJerry M. OwensPacific Veterinary Clinic, PCRobert R. Paddleford, DVMDr. Lizbeth PalmerVaughn R. Park, DVMMr. J.R. PatopeaAmy Pearsall, DVMKaren Pearson, DVMVirgil PennellJan PetersonMrs. Tracy PlacePleasant Lake Veterinary HospitalLisa Pope, DVM and Gary MooreTerri PotterPreston Center Animal ClinicPreventive Veterinary Medicine ClinicDr. Stacy PrittQuality Milk Services, Inc.Ms. Dorothy QueenKim, Steve and Angelina QuckRancocas Veterinary AssociatesMrs. Tammie RandolphBill and Charlotte RathertKathy M. Reilly, DVMRialto Animal Hospital, VMG 41, VSGMs. Theresa RichardsonRJSR, LLCMs. Leeann RobertsonVeterinary Health Center,

Dr. Kate & Charlie RoggenbeckDr. Nate Rolston and Dr. Brad FrancisR. Gary Roop, DVMRotary Club of Carol StreamJan Rottenberg, DVMJoanne Burns RoudebushRoger Rowley, VMDMs. Sandra L. RueckwaldStephanie L. Russo, DVMArchie & Jayne RyanMs. Patricia RyanMichele D. Sandefur, DVMEllyn Saunders, DVMMs. Terri SaundersMs. Sarah SchellingerBarbara Ann Schmidt, DVMLaura W. Schultz, DVMScott County Animal HospitalMelanie SecrestRex Sentell, DVMMr. Joe SewellMarion SewellStephanie ShaneMs. Denise SharpStephanie J. Sherman, DVMMs. Jennifer ShippeeCraig Allan Smith, DVMSouth Fork Animal HospitalSt. Bernard Veterinary HospitalSt. Francis Animal HospitalMary & Bob StackeKarlene Lois Stange, DVMMs. Judith SteinbergMichael StenstromMarshall T. Stevens, DVMKim Stocking, DVM

Mr. Christopher StoddardSteven Strubberg, DVMMs. Jennifer J. StrubeSunnyvale Veterinary ClinicLaurie S. Swanson, DVMSyosset Animal HospitalRon & Kathy TaylorLaura R. Thompson, PhDMs. Kaylan ThornhillCindy S. Tilbrook, DVMEmily M. TincherTown and Country Animal ClinicTwin Maples Veterinary HospitalValley Veterinary Clinic, Buckingham,

PA Clients and StaffGary A. Van Gelder, DVMDr. Robert Van LanenRae Ann Van Pelt, DVMMrs. Lisa Vander WieleJacob R. Vencil, DVMVermont Veterinary Medical AssociationVermont-New Hampshire

Veterinary ClinicMs. Karen VeselyThe Vet-i-Care Foundation for

Hurricane Harvery Disaster ReliefVeterinary Urgent Care Center StaffMs. Gina WalkerWilliam B. Walker, DVMMargaret M. Walsh, DVMRonald D. Warner, DVM, MPH, PhDMrs. Susan WatkinsThomas Watson, DVMCarl WeberMr. Dale WeberDr. Melissa Webster and

Tampa Veterinary HospitalLink Welborn, DVMWest River Valley Veterinary ServiceThe Westchester BankWestview Animal HospitalWhippet Racing AssociationMike and Cathy WhitehairMargaret WhittelseyDr. Michael and Anne WileyMs. Carla S. WillJames Williams, DVMMr. Mark WilliamsMr. Russell W. Williams

Scott Williams, DVMSteve WillsGregory S. Winter, DVMWithamsville Animal HospitalMr. Julius WojciechowskiJerry & Donna WolfWood River Women's FoundationMr. Craig WoodyJeanne F. Wordley, VMDSusan WylegalaRichard YacowitzDavid M. Ylander, DVMYork Technology Solutions, Inc.Guy & Carolyn YoungStacey B. Young, DVMYoungs Animal HospitalMr. Edward YunMs. Deborah ZanishDebra L. Zoran, DVM

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89 RECIPIENTS IN 2016/17

ACHIEVING, LEADING AND LEARNINGStudent Chapters of the AVMA provided programming at 274 events for 31,000 participants. The programs, hosted by 36 colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and abroad, focused on four key areas: Leadership, Wellness, Professional Development and Community Outreach.

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31,000 PARTICIPANTS

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Student

MADELINE ZUROWSKY North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2020

Career Interests: Companion Animal Medicine

I currently work as an OR Surgery Technician for both our large and small animal

hospitals here at NC State. I get called in after hours when an emergency arises

to help set up the OR suite and prepare the animal and surgeons for the operation.

Over Labor Day weekend, I saw a colic, two foreign body removals, a splenectomy

and then got my final call on Labor Day evening. I had just gone to sleep a few hours

earlier and was not excited for the call, until I found out it was a C-section for a golden

retriever! I love Theriogenology and even though I only got a few hours of sleep that

weekend, it was totally worth being able to welcome a few puppies to the world!

SCHOLARSHIPSBy investing in the education of veterinary students, donors help ensure that future veterinarians have the skills and training necessary to treat our pets, safeguard our food supply, and protect public health.

Madeline Zurowsky cares for a newborn pup delivered by emergency C-section.

A Bright Future for PearlPearl, the dog pictured at left, was found chained up and malnourished. Generous donations were used to help pay for her treatment and shelter during recovery. Pearl was later adopted by her new owner, and as you can see, both couldn't be happier.

The AVMF Veterinary Care Charitable Fund® provides veterinarians with a simple and effective way to offer charitable veterinary services to clients facing personal hardships, as well as a means to support animals rescued from injury, abuse and neglect.

Veterinary practices from every state and Puerto Rico participate in the program. For more information, visit www.AVMF.org/CARE

Now fully rehabilitated, Pearl has a new family of her own.

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Special thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim as a lead contributor for helping us launch the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund.