Where the Value of Continuing Education is Recognized...
Established in 1970, the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice (TAVP) is an organization within TVMA that promotes high standards of veterinary medicine through continuing education. The TAVP stresses continuing education as a qualification for membership and has developed programs awarding continuing education credits and appropriate certifications for participation in selected educational programs. It also hosts two symposiums a year.
To be a member of the Academy, a veterinarian must obtain a minimum of 50 credit hours of CE annually. Each member receives a plaque recognizing this achievement, with plate attachments for each year of membership. The Academy also offers an associate level of membership, which requires 30-49 hours of CE per year. Associates receive a certificate annually. All TVMA members in good standing who are of high moral and professional character, are engaged or employed in any aspect of the veterinary profession, and are members of their local veterinary medical association may apply for membership to the academy. For more information on the Academy, call the TVMA office at 512/452-4224.
Academy News:
2008 Membership Applications are now available. Current Academy members should send completed application and $50 dues to the TVMA office no later than January 25, 2008 to maintain their current status of membership. Practitioners interested in joining the Academy can do so anytime during the calendar year. Download the 2008 membership application HERE.
Mark your calendars for June 19-21, 2008 for the TAVP Summer Symposium at the beautiful St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio. Information of the upcoming symposium will be posted on this website and in the TVMA publications shortly.
Board Members:
President George Moses, DVM |
Immediate Past President |
President-Elect Jodi Long, DVM Bay Glenn Animal Hospital 1616 Clear Lake City Blvd., #105 Houston, TX 77062 281/480-8800 281/480-0007 (fax)
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Executive Secretary |
Vice President Michael Doherty, DVM Creek View Veterinary Clinic 1121 Eikel St New Braunfels, TX 78130-5597 830/625-7551 830/625-7875 (fax)
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Representative, TAMU-CVM |
Treasurer |
Rep., TVMA CE/Conference Committee Jonathan Fradkin, DVM San Antonio Veterinary Referral Specialist 10822 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240 210/737-7373 210/737-7372 |
ACTIVE MEMBERS
E. Murl Bailey, DVM - College Station |
Karen Lass, DVM - Allen |
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John Barnes, DVM - Uvalde |
Ken Lawrence, DVM - Sherman | |
Lucette Beall, DVM - Aubrey |
Roland Lenarduzzi, DVM - Manvel | |
Elizabeth Beck, DVM - Luling |
Heidi Lobprise, DVM - McKinney | |
Deborah Besch, DVM - Austin |
Jodi Long, DVM - Houston | |
Karl Black, DVM - University Park |
Tony Lopez, DVM - Dallas | |
Ann Blue, DVM - Fort Worth |
Jeanette Lubenau, DVM - Lubbock | |
Ehren Bolleter, DVM - Montgomery |
Heather Madigan, DVM - Huffman | |
Harvey Brannen, Jr., DVM - Sugar Land |
Mary Mainster, DVM - San Antonio | |
| James Bray, DVM - Houston | Dennis Lloyd Mangum, DVM - Pasadena | |
| Geoff Bratton, DVM - Dallas | Mary Marczak, DVM - Granbury | |
| Patrick Breen, DVM - Georgetown | Carrie Ann Mark, DVM - Roanoke | |
| Scott Bugai, DVM - Seguin | Dennis McIntosh, DVM - San Antonio | |
| Amanda Caldwell, DVM - Dallas | Marie McMaughan, DVM - San Antonio | |
| John Calhoun, DVM - Carrollton | Donna Medford, DVM - La Porte | |
| Kenneth Cantrell, DVM - Dallas | John D. Mehaffey, DVM - Fort Worth | |
| Vivian Cardoso-Carroll, DVM - Plano | Allison C. Merrill, DVM - Dallas | |
| Janie Carpenter, DVM - Dallas | Don C. Miller, DVM - Granbury | |
| Patrick Choyce, DVM - Katy | Harry A. Miller, III, DVM - Austin | |
| Jeanne Chucle, DVM - Houston | James Moebius, DVM - Sachse | |
| David Cinclair, DVM - Collin | Michael Morris, DVM - Fort Worth | |
| John Clader, DVM - Jourdanton | George Moses, DVM - Hurst | |
| Tracy Colvin, DVM - Uvalde | Catherine Nairn, DVM - Austin | |
| Howard Lee Corley, DVM - Houston | Jay Wayne Naylor, DVM - Austin | |
| Melissa Cortiaus, DVM - Carrollton | Joel Nelson, DVM - Grand Prairie | |
| William S. Cortiaus, DVM - Carrollton | Mike Nicolosi, DVM - Spring | |
| William H. Craig, DVM - San Antonio | Sally Nowland, DVM - San Marcos | |
| Susan Culp, DVM - Austin | Barton Owens, Jr., DVM - Henderson | |
| John M. Davidson, DVM - Luling | Cheryl Peterein, DVM - Grapevine | |
| Elton Ray Davis, DVM - Canton | Steve Pittenger, DVM - Houston | |
| Lenette Deschamps, DVM - Houston | Holly Poremski, DVM - Austin | |
| Roy Dimon, DVM - Richardson | Brett Preston, DVM - Lubbock | |
| Sherry Dodson, DVM - Angleton | Monica Rogers, DVM - Pasadena | |
| Michael Doherty, DVM - New Braunfels | Carlye Rose, DVM - Houston | |
| Timothy Eberhart, DVM - Canton | Allen Roussel, Jr., DVM - College Station | |
| M. Scott Echols, DVM - Austin | Barbara Rowe, DVM - Spring | |
| L.D. Eckermann, DVM - Houston | Mark Rowley, DVM - New Braunfels | |
| Mary Egan, DVM - Cypress | Deborah Schaffer, DVM - Plano | |
| Jeffrey Ellis, DVM - Dallas | Dehna Shaffer, DVM - Fort Worth | |
| Larry Farley, DVM - Lubbock | James Sharp, DVM - Plano | |
| Lloyd Fiedler, DVM - Dallas | Charles Sheffield, DVM - Wimberley | |
| John Fields, DVM - Sonora | Daniel Simpson, DVM - Houston | |
| Deborah Forster, DVM - San Marcos | Jerry Skidmore, DVM - Mount Pleasant | |
| Susan Frazier, DVM - Sherman | William G. Smyth, DVM - Arlington | |
| Tam Garland, DVM - College Station | William Stearman, III, DVM - Coppell | |
| Adalberto Garza, DVM - Edinburg | Lecrecia Taliaferro, DVM - Hurst | |
| Bradley Goff, DVM - Fort Worth | Margaret Thompson, DVM - Colleyville | |
| James Gomez, DVM - Brownsville | Jacob David Tidwell, DVM - Sherman | |
| Llelwyn Gregg, DVM - Commerce | Millard L. Tierce, III, DVM - Fort Worth | |
| L. David Guitar, DVM - Brownwood | James R. Trimmier, DVM - San Antonio |
| Thomas Hairgrove, DVM - Haskell | Gregor A. Ulteig, DVM - Plano | |
| Donna Kay Hall, DVM - Dayton | L.B. "Pete" Vaden, DVM - Uvalde | |
| Pamela Henricks, DVM - Lewisville | Gina Varns, DVM - Manvel | |
| J. Todd Henry, DVM - Wimberly | Teresa L.Vaught, DVM - San Antonio | |
| David W. Hille, DVM - Dallas | Kimberly K. Warren, DVM - Burleson | |
| Candis Hogan, DVM - Cedar Hill | Kirby Warren, DVM - Arlington | |
| Anthony Holcomb, DVM - Rusk | Scott Weeks, DVM - San Antonio | |
| Robert Hughes, DVM - Center | Mary Weis, DVM - Garland | |
| Sarah Anne Huskey, DVM - Dallas | Katherine Wheeler, DVM - Bryan | |
| Guy Johnsen, DVM - El Paso | Julie Wickel, DVM - Pearland | |
| Howard Johnson, DVM - Austin | Robert Wiggs, DVM - Dallas | |
| John Johnson, DVM - San Antonio | Roger Wilbur, DVM - Forney | |
| Billy Jordan, DVM - Vidor | Nancy Wilhem, DVM - Houston | |
| Michael Joyner, DVM - Killeen | Kipp Wingo, DVM - Wills Point | |
| Larry Kimberlin, DVM - Greenville | Oscar "Bubba" Woytek, DVM - College Station | |
| C. Christina Kornegay, DVM - Houston | Richard M. Young, DVM - Fort Worth | |
| Kevin Kunde, DVM - Seguin | ||
| Stacy Lackey, DVM - Dallas | ||
| David Landers, DVM - N. Richland Hills |
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
| Paula Baker, DVM - Austin | Robert Schwebel, DVM - Lake Jackson | |
| A. Easterling, Jr., DVM - Centerville | Herman Swann, DVM - Richardson | |
| Lewis Hanks, DVM - Austin | Patricia Gale Thompson, DVM - Gladewater | |
| Robert Harle, DVM - Clyde | Reed Tolles, DVM - La Porte | |
| Kevin E. Kruse, DVM - Copperas Cove | Marcia N. Van Brunt, DVM - Austin | |
| Candace Major, DVM - Dallas | John Vandermeer, DVM - Dallas | |
| John T. Meyers, DVM - Stephenville | Kirk Weicht, DVM - Bedford | |
| Daniel Nowland, DVM - San Marcos | Henry E. Weir, DVM - Universal City | |
| Jeffrey Quinn, DVM - Canyon Lake | Jake Wells, Jr., DVM - Cibolo | |
| Karen Ross, DVM - Richmond | Tommy Wilks, DVM - Pasadena | |
| Elizabeth E. Rogers, DVM - Plano |
FELLOWS
| George Jury, DVM - Lubbock | Alton "Buddy" Smith, DVM - Cedar Park | |
| William Rowe, DVM - San Antonio |
FIRST YEAR GRADUATE MEMBERS (TAMU-CVM Class of 2006)
| Michael Allen, DVM - Navasota | Caroline M. Jarrell, DVM - Sarasota, FL | |
| David A. Allman, DVM - Athens, GA | Jess T. Jeffrey, DVM - The Woodlands | |
| Elizabeth A. Ashbaugh, DVM - Austin | Kelly A. Johnson, DVM - Birmingham, AL | |
| Lillian A. Auliff, DVM - San Matco, CA | Angela P. Jones, DVM - Austin | |
| James M. Baggs, DVM - Taft | Misty L. Jordan, DVM - Weatherford | |
| Melanie W. Beghtel, DVM - Irving | Carolyn J. Justus, DVM - Tomball | |
| Jocelin S. Blake, DVM - College Station | Kristen D. Kastner, DVM - College Station | |
| Tebbie M. Borgers, DVM - Fort Worth | Robert S. Landry, DVM - Houston | |
| Benjamin J. Brockett, DVM - Millsap | Kristen M. Lewis, DVM - Manhattan, KS | |
| Jacqueline R. Brockett, DVM - Burleson | Sue L. Mace, DVM - Dallas | |
| Jennifer L. Brogan, DVM - San Diego, CA | Joy L. Mash, DVM - Arlington | |
| Charlotte D. Broussard, DVM - Los Angeles, CA | Melanie R. Matthews, DVM - Marble Falls | |
| Patricia A. Burbano, DVM - Lockhart | Victoria K. McEwen, DVM - Powhatan, VA | |
| Sandy Burke, DVM - New Paltz, NY | Michael S. McFadden, DVM - Baton Rouge, LA | |
| Carissa M. Burleson, DVM - Navasota | Kimberly A. McGinley, DVM - Spring | |
| Patricia I. Castro, DVM - Houston | Lauri R. Mendelzon, DVM - Round Rock | |
| Mike Cocchiaro, DVM - Raleigh, NC | Adriana E. Mendoza, DVM - Trinton Falls, NJ | |
| Darryl H. Coleman, DVM - College Station | Lollie E. Mensik, DVM - Frisco | |
| Donna K. Coleman, DVM - Richwood | John J. Metzger, DVM - Fredericksburg | |
| Linda C. Collins, DVM - Alvin | Stephanie K. Meyer, DVM - Snohomish, WA | |
| Robert V. Conley, DVM - Bryan | Betsy Mikkelsen, DVM - Austin | |
| Lara S. Cotte, DVM - Elkhart | Meghan Minor, DVM - Auburn, AL | |
| Jessica D. Crider, DVM - Houston | Christina L. Minton, DVM - Houston | |
| Gretchen L. Crook, DVM - Philadelphia, PA | Jacob A. Mireles, DVM - Austin | |
| Christopher Cunningham, DVM - Lubbock | Jeanna C. Montgomery, DVM - Bryan | |
| Jake W. David, DVM - Chester | Amanda M. Moore, DVM - San Diego, CA | |
| Ginger M. Davis, DVM - Houston | Suzanne M. Neumann, DVM - Liberty Hill | |
| Monique P. Deboer, DVM - Dickinson | Geoffrey P. Olsen, DVM - Tracy, CA | |
| Amy L. Delgado, DVM - Bryan | Natalie Olsen, DVM - Castro Valley, CA | |
| Maria T. Deosdade, DVM - San Antonio | David D. Peterson, DVM - Houston | |
| Kristen L. Difulco, DVM - Beaumont | Helen A. Philips, DVM - Brenham | |
| Kelly J. Durst, DVM - Albuquerque, NM | Nicole D. Picht, DVM - Maitland, FL | |
| Jennifer Elizondo, DVM - Fort Worth | Kristina L. Pilgram, DVM - Houston | |
| Heather L. Engleking, DVM - Bryan | Casey M. Pitmon, DVM - Dripping Springs | |
| Rose M. Funke, DVM - Floresville | Amy D. Pohl, DVM - College Station | |
| Keri Galvin, DVM - Sugar Land | Linzee L. Prill, DVM - Bridgeport | |
| Kellie M. Garza, DVM - Grand Prairie | Aaron C. Rainer, DVM - Killeen | |
| Colleen L. Gladson, DVM - Cedar Park | Bryan M. Robinson, Jr., DVM - Garland | |
| Amanda L. Grba, DVM - Wylie | Allison K. Roth, DVM - Austin | |
| Kristina M. Grewal, DVM - Creston, CA | Catherine M. Ruoff, DVM - College Station | |
| Melody R. Guzeldese, DVM - Corpus Christi | Rita E. Schiver, DVM - Coppell | |
| Angela A. Haese, DVM - Houston | Jennifer L. Schmidt, DVM - Wichita Falls | |
| Briana E. Harbaugh, DVM - Corpus Christi | Joe T. Shaw, DVM - Houston | |
| Kathleen J. Harris, DVM - Houston | Heidi M. Shipp, DVM - Caldwell | |
| Bartley J. Harrison, DVM - Austin | Arezue F. Shokrollahi, DVM - Alvin | |
| Sarah E. Heinemann, DVM - Plano | Katharine M. Simpson, DVM - Stillwater, OK | |
| Crystal M. Hoh, DVM - San Antonio | Karen E. Smith, DVM - Oldwick, NJ | |
| Lindsey K. Holmstrom, DVM - Georgetown | Lynsey N. Smith, DVM - Red Bank, NJ | |
| Daniel C. Holt, DVM - Midland | ||
| Kyle P. Horlen, DVM - Manhattan, KS | ||
| Joanna R. Hunt, DVM - Dallas |
The following types of CE are considered acceptable toward membership to the Academy:
What are acceptable sources for continuing education?
Any local, regional, state, national or international veterinary medical association meetings and/or other continuing education credits outlined as acceptable by the TAVP, TSBVME or the American Association of Veterinary State Boards plus the various outlets and sources listed above.
What if I want to submit CE credits from a course or source that meets the requirements listed under “acceptable CE” but are not from a local, regional, state, national or international veterinary medical association meeting?
You must submit a course completion certificate showing the sponsoring/approval organization and the number of hours completed with your TAVP membership application.
What if I have over 50 hours of continuing education in the renewal year?
Members who complete more than fifty (50) acceptable hours of continuing education in a given year may carryover up to twenty (20) hours (of those in excess of fifty) to the following year’s application.
What if I was unable to get 50 hours of continuing education during the year?
During years when a member cannot obtain the fifty (50) hours needed to renew, Associate membership is available only requiring thirty (30) to forty-nine (49) hours of continuing education. This will allow the member to continue membership until a time when they can increase their CE hours to meet Active membership requirements.
Clinical Referral and Consultation Winners:
The Academy is proud to present the "Clinical Referral and Consultation Award" in recognition of contributions made by outstanding veterinary practitioners as well as staff members of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, who have provided consultation advice and referral services to veterinarians in the State of Texas. The following is a list of past award winners:
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
2005 |
Michael Willard, DVM David Nelson, DVM James C. Vulgamott, DVM James M. Jensen, DVM Douglas Bronstad, DVM Gary W. Thayer, DVM Gary Warner, DVM Robert D. Bronstad, DVM Gary Norsworthy, DVM Kent Carter, DVM Mike Willard, DVM Stephen Kerpsack, DVM Sherry K. Theisen, DVM No award given Cliff Honnas, DVM Wendy Blount, DVM No award given |
Your Local VMA:
Find out how your VMA can partner with the TAVP to host a seminar. We’ve also compiled a list of statewide VMAs, with current CE contact information.
Questions concerning the Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice should be directed to Ellen Forsythe, CMP, Director of Education/Meetings at 512/452-4224 or eforsythe@tvma.org.
