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The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation was established in 1978 as a charitable and philanthropic organization. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the health and well being of animals through owner education programs, veterinary student scholarships and emergency funds, and continuing education programs, which is described in the Foundation's Mission Statement. The Foundation receives tax-deductible gifts from the public, veterinarians, and pharmaceutical and supply industries. No contributions are used for operating expenses. It has a fifteen-member board of trustees.
The TVM Foundation has been involved in many successful projects. In 1984, it created the Texas Animal Hall of Fame, a successful and much-imitated program that honors remarkable animals and puts Texas veterinarians in a positive media spotlight. In 1991, it commissioned A Special Kind of Doctor, a book documenting the history of veterinary medicine in Texas. The Foundation has greatly extended the outreach of TVMA and provides many public relations opportunities for the association.
TVMF Matters Newsletter:
Produced quarterly, this newsletter will keep members updated on the latest Foundation developments. Current issues are available online.
Memorial Gift Program:
In 1980, the Foundation began the Memorial Gift Program, which has proven to be the lifeblood of TVMF. Today, the Memorial Gift Program raises close to $100,000 annually while providing a powerful practice-building service for participating veterinarians.
Buck-A-Year Program:
The Buck-A-Year plan is an annual gift campaign that every veterinarian can afford. It’s an easy way to give something back to the profession and to help colleagues and clients for years to come.
Good Samaritan Program:
This special program recognizes exceptional and caring individuals who have voluntarily and unselfishly given their time and expertise to others, while promoting compassion, responsibility and animal welfare. To learn more about this program or to nominate someone, please click on the Good Samaritan link.
Woofstock:
Groovin' May 2, 2009 Woofstock at Waterloo is a dog-friendly festival connecting Austin-area pet owners and their furry friends with the veterinary professionals who care for them. The day-long celebration of peace and pups honors the companionship of our Central Texas community and the animals we love. Woofstock at Waterloo is a free public event. To learn more, please visit www.woofstockatwaterloo.org.
Mark Francis Museum of Veterinary History:
In 2003-2004, TVMF raised money to fund the creation of the Mark Francis Museum of Veterinary History, which is housed in the rotunda of the TVMA building in Austin. An interpretive exhibit describing the history of veterinary medicine in Texas, the museum provides an attractive and informative experience for visitors and serves as a point of pride for all veterinarians.
The TVMF has greatly extended the outreach of TVMA and provides many public relations opportunities for the association. For more information about the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation, please call the TVMA office at 512/452-4224.
To make a donation to the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation in remembrance of a colleague or pet or for any other reason, please call the TVMA office at 512/452-4224.
