BY: STEVEN BUCKNER

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, is shaping up to be a red-letter day for the KCVMA and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

That’s because the MVMA is in need of veterinarians to make personal visits to our legislators on that date to help protect our profession and their patients. The goal is at least 50 veterinarians (five from each MVMA district) to attend Veterinary Day at the Capitol.

Have you ever wanted to attend but didn’t feel comfortable talking with your legislator alone? There’s no need to worry because you can choose for the MVMA to partner you with one of the veterinarians in attendance that have done this before. Then, as a team, you would call on your legislators together. What better way is there to learn, have fun, and get involved?

Also, we’ll have a morning of “How To” discussions to make you feel comfortable when calling on your legislators. These discussions begin at 9:30 a.m. at Double Tree by Hilton, 422 Monroe St., Jefferson City, Mo., 65101.

Not only is the day at the Capitol important to your livelihood and profession, it’s a fun way to spend the day with a colleague and meet someone who just may influence your future.