by Mary Hughes, DVM

January/February 2012


 

Hello everyone. As you all know, this is my first president’s letter. So I thought I would start off by introducing myself. I grew up in California, the youngest of four children and the only girl. My father was a teacher and my mother worked for the Department of Social Services. For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a veterinarian, except for the time when I was delusional and thought I could dance my way to Broadway. I brought my first cat home when I was three. Duchess, as she was named, was pregnant and had three kittens shortly after I brought her home. Jasper, Mamie, and Twerp became my first patients. Thank the Lord that those cats were so even-tempered, otherwise I would have more scars. This was just the beginning of the animals that I would bring home. During high school I branched out into large animals and raised a sheep for FFA. After high school I went to California State University at Fresno. I had planned on being a mixed animal veterinarian and returning to California. I graduated with a degree in animal science and then started work on my Masters degree while I applied to vet schools. I was accepted at KSU into the class of 1999. Those four years hold very fond memories for me. Our class was wonderful. They were a second family for me. I met and married my husband, Jed, while in Manhattan. Jed and I have three wonderful children and several critters. I have been an associate at Blackbob Pet Hospital in Olathe since April of 2000.

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Seeking Support: Area Candidates Running for AVMA Office

BY: Jen Nigro

The campaign period is well underway for several elected positions with the American Veterinary Medical Association. This year, two area veterinarians, one from Sedalia, MO and the other from Abilene, KS, are seeking higher office with the association. Both have previous experience in working with the AVMA, and hope that experience combined with their practice experience will catapult them into their next office.

Dr. Clark Fobian, DVM, is running for President-Elect of the AVMA for 2012-2013. He has operated the Thompson Hills Animal Clinic, a small animal practice, since 1981, and is wrapping up the last year of a six-year term...


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