Student Resources
Not a VVMA Student Member? Sign up online here or download an application here and return to the VVMA office.
Dates to Remember:
2017 Mentor Program
October 4-5, 2017
Virginia Veterinary Conference
February 22-24, 2018
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Roanoke, VA
Conference registration will be available late November
Link of Interest:
USDA/APHIS
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/audience/students.shtmlZoetis sponsored student-oriented website
https://www.vetvance.com/
Veterinarian Speakers for Students:
The following is a list of veterinarians who volunteer to speak to student clubs. Check back often for updates.
Dr. Lisa Banks
Hill's Pet Nutrition
3925 Howell Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
804-598-9565
lisa_banks@hillspet.com
Dr. Geri Carlson
Carlson Relief Veterinary Services
100 Birch Way
Barboursville, VA 22923
831-345-5206
dancindvm@gmail.com
subject: general veterinary topics
Dr.Todd Czarnecki
Hanging Rock Animal Hospital
1910 Loch Haven Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
H: 540-552-0089
subject: holistic, acupuncture, nutrition
Dr. Marge Lewter
Alternatives/Craig County Veterinary Service
876 Sinking Springs
New Castle, VA 24127
540-544-6971
margelewter@gmail.com
subject: mixed practice, mobile practice, complementary medicine in small or large animals, volunteer opportunities, veterinary experiences in Honduras and Tanzania, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, large or small animal case studies
Dr. Christopher McNeill
VA Department of Agriculture
Division of Animal & Food Industry Services
4832 Tyreeanna Road
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-947-6731
chris.mcneill@vdacs.virginia.gov
subject: foreign animal diseases that may threaten the U.S.
Dr. Steven A. Rogers
Falls Church Animal Hospital
1249 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-6121
srdvm@aol.com
subject: pet loss/euthanasia, ethics issues, job interviewing and hiring issues
Dr. Leslie Sinn
Behavior Solutions For Pets
P. O. Box 116
Hamilton, VA 20159
lsinndvm@gmail.com
subject: animal behavior, companion animal and large animal
Dr. Lynn (Lynette) Tobias
Veterinary Medical Officer
1695 Craig's Mountain Road
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
540-381-0306 (home/office/fax)
540-520-0142 (cell)
subject: APHIS, Veterinary Services