About the LVMA

The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) was founded in 1905 and incorporated in 1953.

LVMA Mission and Goals:

• Advance the science and art of veterinary medicine and its relationship to the public's health and biological sciences and agriculture in the state of Louisiana.
  
• Promote the health of all species and to extend to the agricultural community and the community-at-large the benefits of sound and progressive leadership in the diagnosis and treatment of animals.
  
• Foster, maintain and enhance public understanding of the nature of the veterinary profession.
  
• Do all things necessary and desirable to further high standards of care in the treatment of animals and continuing standards of excellence in the professional training and continuing education of doctors of veterinary medicine.
  
• Promote goodwill among its members and to seek protection of their rights and privileges.
  
• Advance the maintenance of ethical standards which reflect the learned nature of the profession and the peculiar responsibilities of the veterinarian to the whole community of Louisiana.

LVMA Officers for 2010-20011:

President
Dr. Fenton Lipscomb, District 6, Gonzales

President-Elect
Dr. Josh Smith, District 5, New Iberia

Vice-President
Dr. Brad Everson, District 1, Shreveport

Treasurer (Board Appointed)
Dr. Amy Grayson, District 6, Prairieville

Past President - Click here for a list of LVMA past presidents
Dr. Bruce Eilts, District 9, Baton Rouge (LSU)

Board of Directors - Click here to view map of Louisiana with LVMA Districts.
District 1: Dr. Brad Everson, Shreveport
District 2: Dr. James Rundell, Monroe
District 3: Dr. Christopher Thomson, Pineville
District 4: Dr. Jamie Houston, Lake Charles
District 5: Dr. Josh Smith, New Iberia
District 6: Dr. Fenton Lipscomb, Gonzales
District 7: Dr. Dale Peyroux, Hammond
District 8: Dr. Sue Olivier, Marrero
District 9: Dr. Bruce Eilts, Baton Rouge (LSU)

Member-at-Large
Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin, New Iberia

Member-at-Large
Dr. Bernard Mistretta, Baton Rouge

Administrative Office

Executive Director
Bland O'Connor

Contact Information - Contact Us

8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(800) 524-2996 - Tollfree
(225) 928-5862 - Local
(225) 408-4422 - Fax
office@lvma.org

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