Introducing TVMA's New Executive Director, Troy Alexander
Announcing the next TVMA Executive Director, Troy Alexander. Mr. Alexander has been involved with Texas politics since 1989. He has served bipartisan efforts in the Texas Legislature, worked as a senior executive in a state agency and with private associations. He comes to TVMA from Texas Medical Association (TMA) where he served as the Director for Legislative Affairs. In this role, he helped develop political strategy and was the lead advocate on a wide array of public health, ethics, priva...
21 Jan 202217min
TVMA Staff Say Goodbye to Executive Director Chris Copeland
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14 Jan 202222min
The Power of TVMA Committees with Drs. Lori Teller and Lauren Boyer
In the final episode of 2021, Drs. Lori Teller and Lauren Boyer discuss the impact TVMA committees have on the association and the profession as a whole.Support the show
9 Dec 202134min
Wrapping Up The Year with Continuing Education
In this episode of Veterinary Vitals, we speak with key TVMA staffers on the continuing education they have lined up over the next 4 months. Learn about new course credits, topics and speakers that might be coming to a city near you!Support the show
18 Nov 202115min
Introducing TVMA's Director of Government Relations and General Counsel, Trent Hightower, JD.
Meet TVMA's newest hire, Trent Hightower, JD, and learn about what motivates, inspires and challenges him in the legal profession. Support the show
2 Nov 202114min
A Recap of SWVS 2021
In this episode, immerse yourself in the sounds of Southwest Veterinary Symposium and find out what you missed. The event was a huge success, beginning with the meeting of the TVMA Board of Directors and ending with the VPAC Denim and Diamonds event.Support the show
14 Okt 202111min
Vital News: Executive Director Chris Copeland on Retiring from TVMA
Executive Director Chris Copeland will retire from TVMA in June 2022 after 24 years at the association. Listen in as he shares TVMA's accomplishments, his hopes for the future and why he's retiring before 60. Support the show
16 Sep 202122min
The End of a 34-Year Career in Animal Reproduction with Dr. Kirk Esmond
Dr. Kirk Esmond, founder of Josey Ranch Pet Hospital in Carrollton, TX, is the recipient of the TVMA Companion Animal Practitioner of the year award. He received his Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from TAMU in 1983, his B.S. in Veterinary Science in 1985, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1987. He has been involved with the breeding and showing of AKC registered dogs for the last 40 years. He offers full diagnostic reproduction services for canines and His interest in re...
2 Sep 202138min
