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November 2026

President’s Message

Dear Pinellas Colleagues,

As usual the recent Bowser Ball was an incredible gathering of many from our local community.  It was wonderful seeing members or our profession together, laughing, sharing stories, catching up and looking their best.  Along with them, so many friends of our community, both professional and personal.  It goes to show how interconnected we are that we have relationships with other communities and organizations that span decades. If you need evidence of how wide reaching your influence is on a daily basis, see the next generation of professionals joining and learning from us, the next generation of pet owners learning and coming to you for your wisdom and guidance.
 
Our footprint on the world around us is often much larger than we expect.  Because of that I hope each of you this holiday season is thankful for those that help us each day to make a difference. Those in your personal life that help you to unpack a difficult emotional day, those that make you laugh when you have a dark moment or question your choices, those heroes that work beside you in the trenches changing the lives of each and every pet and owner you help.  We are all so connected and I am truly thankful to be a small part of this incredible group.  Thank you all for making the world better in every small way and for being part of our community and family.
 
Kevin Kelley, DVM  –  reliefvets@gmail.com – (727) 804-6054

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PCVMA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2025

President:Dr. Kevin Kelly (Veterinary Emergency Group) (2024-25)

President-Elect: Dr. Ellen Buerkett – Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital – St. Petersburg – (2026-2028)

Past-President: Dr. Julie, Mosher, DVM (Edge Animal Hospital)

Secretary: Dr. Sandra Truli Springer – (Truli Holistic Veterinary Services)

Treasurer: Dr. Don Howell (Midway Animal Hospital)

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PCVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Todd Bliss – (Bliss Family Veterinarian) (2024-25)

Dr. Megan Branham – (SPC College of Veterinary Technology) (2025-26)

Dr. Ernie Godfrey – (Pinellas Animal Hospital) (Life Member)

Dr. Jacqui Olson – (Animal Hospital of Dunedin) (2024-25)

Dr. Nia Rametta – (Coastal Animal Clinic) (2025-26)

PCVMA NEWSLETTER & PINELLAS ANIMAL FOUNDATION

Dr. Don Morgan – Donmorgansr@aol.com

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PCVMA DUES – 2026

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WOULD EVERYONE  TAKE A MINUTE TO REVIEW ANY CLASSIFIED ADS YOU MAY HAVE POSTED IN THIS NEWS LETTER.   PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT THEM REMOVED,  OTHERWISE YOU MAY CONTINUE TO GET LOTS OF UNNECESSARY PHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS.   ANY CORRECTIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME.

Donmorgansr@aol.com

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PCVMA Meetings Scheduled for 2026:

November 16, 2026 – Nutramax – Bascom’s Chop House
December 2026 – no meeting – Happy Holidays

PCVMA 2027 MEETINGS

January 2027 – no meeting
February 15, 2027 – FETCH – Bascom’s Chop House
March 22, 2027 – TBVS – Bascom’s Chop House
April 12, 2027 – Epic Specialty and Emergency Pet Care – Bascom’s Chop House
May 17, 2027 – Adequan – American Regeant 
June               –  Beacon ER – Bascom’s Chop House
July 12, 2027 – Elanco – Bascom’s Chop House
August  7, 2027 – PCVMA – IDEXX Baseball Game at Tropicana Field
August 23, 2027 – TBVS – Bascom’s Chop House
September 20, 2027 – ANTECH –  Bascom’s Chop House
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PINELLAS ANIMAL FOUNDATION

The BOWser and CATsino Ball was another great success this year!  We had 270 guests attending, veterinarians, hospitals, technicians, staff, Industry partners, Pinellas County Animal Services, Pinellas County Commissioners and many families and friends.
 
Jennifer Renner, Director of Pinellas County Animal Services, recognized Sandra Singletary for her 37 years of commitment to Animal Services, veterinary practices and the community.  Thank You!
 
Our primary mission is raising scholarship money for our SPC Veterinary Technican Students.
Jennelle Miller spoke on how valuable our veterinary technicians are in the everyday practice of veterinary medicine in our hospitals and in celebration of National Veterinary Technicians Week.
 
Nikki Riggs and Jennelle along with Dr. Don Morgan, presented seven, $700.00 scholarships to  outstanding veterinary students at SPC.  This brings our total to $75,000.00 over the last 15 years.
Congratulations to these students and the many more over the years!