Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2013 Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian Award

Dr. Tena Boyd Receives Honor For Standard Of Excellence And Dedicated Service To The Profession Of Veterinary Medicine

2013-04-17

MARSHALL, VA, April 17, 2013 (Press-News.org) The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.vvma.org/) has announced that Tena Boyd, D.V.M., of Old Waterloo Equine Clinic, received the 2013 Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian award for her standard of excellence and dedicated service to the profession of veterinary medicine. Dr. Boyd was presented with this prestigious award at the 2013 Virginia Veterinary Conference on Friday, March 1 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located at 110 Shenandoah Ave in Roanoke, Va.

Dr. Boyd received her bachelor's degree in animal science from Virginia Tech and her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM). She joined Old Waterloo Equine Clinic in Marshall, Va., in 1996 and became a permanent partner of the practice in 2000. Her special veterinary interests include equine breeding management and reproductive medicine, neonatal medicine, as well as preventive health care. Dr. Boyd co-chaired the very successful first Ride for the Cure in Virginia in 2009, which raised more than $125,000 for breast cancer research.

QUOTES:
"We are very proud to announce Dr. Boyd as this year's Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian Award recipient," said Robin R. Schmitz, executive director of the VVMA. "Her involvement with the Ride for the Cure and her tremendous dedication to the Virginia veterinary medical profession reflects outstanding community leadership and passion, proving she is an excellent fit for this award."

DETAILS:
-For more information about Virginia Veterinary Medical Conference, visit http://vvma.org/Conference.aspx.

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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