About the LVMA

The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) was founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1953.

LVMA Mission and Goals:

• Advance the science and art of veterinary medicine and its relationship to the public's health and biological sciences and agriculture in the state of Louisiana.
  
• Promote the health of all species and to extend to the agricultural community and the community-at-large the benefits of sound and progressive leadership in the diagnosis and treatment of animals.
  
• Foster, maintain and enhance public understanding of the nature of the veterinary profession.
  
• Do all things necessary and desirable to further high standards of care in the treatment of animals and continuing standards of excellence in the professional training and continuing education of doctors of veterinary medicine.
  
• Promote goodwill among its members and to seek protection of their rights and privileges.
  
• Advance the maintenance of ethical standards which reflect the learned nature of the profession and the peculiar responsibilities of the veterinarian to the whole community of Louisiana.

LVMA Officers for 2008-2009:

President
Dr. James Rundell, District 2, Monroe

President-Elect
Dr. Bruce Eilts, District 9, Baton Rouge

Vice-President
Dr. Fenton Lipscomb, District 6, Gonzales

Treasurer (Board Appointed)
Dr. H. Utah Cox, District 9, Baton Rouge

Past President - Click here for a list of LVMA past presidents
Dr.Craig Guidry, District 7, Mandeville

Board of Directors - Click here to view map of Louisiana with LVMA Districts.
District 1: Dr. R. Neil Henderson, Stonewall
District 2: Dr. James Rundell, Monroe
District 3: Dr. Shirani  Hickman, Ferriday
District 4: Dr. Jamie Houston, Lake Charles
District 5: Dr. Josh A. Smith, New Iberia
District 6: Dr. Fenton Lipscomb, Gonzales
District 7: Dr. Craig Guidry, Mandeville
District 8: Dr. Amy Grayson, New Orleans
District 9: Dr. Bruce Eilts, Baton Rouge

Member-at-Large
Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin, New Iberia

Member-at-Large
Dr. Bernard Mistretta, Baton Rouge

Administrative Office

Executive Director
Bland O'Connor

Contact Information - Contact Us

8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(800) 524-2996 - Tollfree
(225) 928-5862 - Local
(225) 408-4422 - Fax
office@lvma.org

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