About Us

OUR MISSION

To lead the veterinarians of New York State in education, advancement and protection of animal well-being, public health, and the practice of veterinary medicine.

Officers

President Mark Will DVM
President-Elect Allan Bregman DVM
Treasurer Vicki Bentley DVM
Past President Andy Fleming DVM
AVMA Delegate Eric Bregman VMD
AVMA Alternate Delegate Susan Wylegala DVM

Regional Representatives

Capital District Nicole LaMora DVM
Catskill Mountain Tim Slater DVM
Central New York Heather Fiorini-Lago DVM
Finger Lakes TBD
Genesee Valley Susan Cousins DVM
Hudson Valley Joseph D'Abbraccio DVM
Long Island Robin Sturtz DVM
New York City Stephanie Janeczko DVM
Northern New York TBD
Southern Tier Erin Epperly DVM
Westchester/Rockland David Bessler VMD
Western New York Jeanne Best DVM


 

Staff

Executive Director Tim Atkinson
Communications Stephanie Quirini
Member Services & Events Sara-Melissa Conklin
Administration Sharlana Scott
Administration Kaleena Travis

Who we are

The 2000 members of New York Veterinary Medical Society are licensed veterinarians in New York State. We are a non-profit member association which supports and represents those members through a range of programs, including advocating to the state government and providing continuing education.

 

The society is governed by an Executive Board which includes officers elected by the membership and a representative from each of the 12 regional veterinary medical associations that cover the state.

 

Our headquarters are in Albany, New York, where a small staff team provides administrative support to the members, Executive Board, Committees and our Regional associations.

 

The State society is affiliated with twelve regional Veterinary Medical Associations that provide continuing education programs and social events close to their member's work or home. Many also run programs that educate the public or support animal welfare programs.

What we do

Our programs include the following:

  • New York State Veterinary Conference held annually in partnership with Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine
  • Continuing education programs for veterinarians delivered by our affiliated regional associations
  • Advocate on behalf of the profession to the New York State legislature
  • Provide detailed knowledge on how to practice veterinary medicine within the laws and regulations of New York State through our online knowledge center
  • Encourage and recognize the contributions of our members to the profession through our awards program
  • Resolve complaints from the public about their veterinarians
  • Publish a print magazine, Connections, six times a year, and a weekly newsletter
  • Provide career resources including a job board, and classified advertisements for practice sales
  • Deliver savings on products and services through our affinity partners
  • Nurture a new generation of veterinary leaders through our Committee for Leadership Advancement and the Power of 10 program
  • Educate the public on veterinary care and animal health through the Hall of Veterinary Health at the State Fair.
  • Help the public find our members