RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s official 2009-2010 board of directors.  The members of the NCVMA board are:

- President: Phil McHugh, DVM, Park Veterinary Hospital (Durham), http://parkveterinaryhospital.com

- President-Elect: Jim Dobies, DVM, South Point Pet Hospital (Belmont), http://www.southpointpethospital.com 

- Vice President: Suzanne Sewell, DVM, Crestview Veterinary Hospital, Inc. (Marion), http://crestviewveterinaryhospital.web.officelive.com

- Secretary-Treasurer: Chessie Green, DVM, Falls Village Veterinary Hospital (Raleigh), http://www.fallsvillagevet.com

- Immediate Past President: Jane Williston, DVM, Armstrong Animal Clinic (Charlotte), http://www.realpagessites.com/armstronganimalclinic/

The board of directors will provide feedback and support to help guide related decisions of the NCVMA, as well as help with its strategic plans and future direction.  The NCVMA, founded in 1902, is a professional organization of veterinarians with more than 1,700 members dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine.

QUOTES:

“The board of directors is a critical part of the evolving activities and overall mission for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association,” said Claire Holley, executive director for the NCVMA.  “We are extremely fortunate to have some of the best veterinarian leaders from around the state to help mold the future direction of our growing organization.”  

DETAILS:

- The NCVMA’s 2009-2010 district representatives and 2009-2010 committee members have been announced as well.  These positions are available for viewing online via the NCVMA Web site at: http://www.ncvma.org/home/ncvma/leaders.html.

ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine.  The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state.  For more information, visit www.ncvma.org, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.

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