Nearly 5,000 of your colleagues from across the country have enrolled their practices in Partners for Healthy Pets. Have you? Why not join the clinics who are taking advantage of a national initiative designed to improve the health of our nation's pets? It's free, and it's easy.  We know the facts: Veterinarians are seeing a rise in preventable and treatable health conditions such as diabetes, dental disease, heartworm disease and flea infestations. The good news is that we as veterinarians have the answers. By utilizing Partners for Healthy Pets' free resources, you can help make a difference for your clients, their pets and your practice. But don't take our word for it. Check out the testimonials and success stories of those who have already committed to the Partners initiative and how they have benefitted from the program.  Read more...

Dr. "Dickie" Daugherty, 69, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014, at his home in Louisville, TN.  He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.  The owner of Airport Animal Clinic, he practiced veterinary medicine for 40 years.  A member of TVMA, he was past president of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, Blount County Livestock Association, Southeast Livestock Network, and Blount County 4-H.  He was a member of the Advisory Council for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University until the time of his death.  Survivors include his wife, Martha Callahan Daugherty; sons, Dr. Richard Andrew and Thomas Daugherty; grandson, Drew Daugherty; and several cousins.  A memorial service was held April 13.  Memorials may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 (https://gifts.mdanderson.org/) , Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation, 1915 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916 (http://www.thompsoncancer.com) or to a charity of your choice.

TVMA appreciates our Allied Members for their involvement in TVMA as members, exhibitors and sponsors of the MCVC.  We hope that you will enjoy getting to know each of them through this new section of the Tidbits. 

Gary W. Adkins

Select Pointe, LLC

• July 12 - Veterinary Partners Appreciation Conference
• Sept 13-16 - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference
• Feb 27-Mar 1, 2015 - MCVC Embassy Suites Hotel Murfreesboro, TN