RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association ( http://www.vvma.org/ ) has announced the organization’s 2013-2014 board of directors. Terry L. Taylor D.V.M. has been named vice president of the organization. A retired veterinarian for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dr. Taylor received his degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. He began his veterinary career as a mixed animal practitioner in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

In 1981, Dr. Taylor joined the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services as a field veterinary medical officer in Northeastern Ohio. Later, he served as an assistant area veterinarian in charge in Georgia, and in 1986, he relocated to Richmond, Va., as the area veterinarian in charge in Virginia. From 2003 until his retirement in 2012, Dr. Taylor also served as commander of the Green Team, one of four national emergency response teams that deal with livestock and poultry emergencies and disasters.

Other members of the 2013-2014 executive board include:

- Past President: Dr. Don Henry, Augusta/Valley Animal Hospital, Va.

- President: Dr. Mark Finkler, Roanoke Animal Hospital, Roanoke, Va.

- President-Elect: Dr. Jeffrey Newman, Caring Hands Animal Hospitals, Arlington and Ashburn, Va.

- Secretary and Treasurer: Dr. Keith de la Cruz, Atlas District Veterinary Hospital, Washington, D.C.

QUOTES:

“We are pleased to announce our 2013-2014 executive board,” said Robin R. Schmitz, executive director of the VVMA. “These individuals will play an important part in the veterinary community across the state, and I am confident in their abilities to lead efforts for compassionate animal care that will have a great impact on our state for many years to come.”

“For more than 30 years, I have been a passionate advocate for animal welfare across the entire country,” said Dr. Taylor. “It is my honor to continue that service as the vice president of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, where I hope to use my insight and experience to promote both animal welfare and the veterinary profession in the state of Virginia.”

DETAILS:

-Dr. Taylor and his wife, Diane, reside in North Chesterfield, Va. They have two standard black and tan dachshunds named Sam and Addie.

-Dr. Taylor enjoys pigeon racing, gardening, hiking and reading.

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ABOUT THE VIRGINIA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of human and animal life through veterinary medicine. The organization aims to establish and enhance open communication between members of the association and industry representatives. The VVMA provides continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through mentoring programs, lobbies on behalf of the interests in the field of veterinary medicine and serves as an advocate and voice for the Virginia veterinary medicine community. For more information, visit http://www.vvma.org, or call (800) 937-8862 or (804) 346-2611.

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