PAST PRESIDENT HONORED DR. MICHAEL EPPERSON FVMA PAST PRESIDENT Outgoing FVMA president, Dr. Michael Epperson, was honored for his year of outstanding service as the 2019-2020 FVMA President during the Annual Awards Ceremony & Installation of Officers on Friday, March 13, 2020. Dr. Epperson will continue to serve on the association’s board of governors, executive board, and as the FVMA Foundation president though March 2021. Previously, Dr. Epperson served as the FVMA District VIII representative (serving northwest Florida). He is also active locally as a member of the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society, a group of veterinarians in District VIII who meet monthly to discuss the latest advances in veterinary medicine. Dr. Epperson is a two-time alumnus of Mississippi State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in animal and dairy science and, later, graduated from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. His special veterinary interests include dermatology, surgery and ultrasound.
Dr. Michael Epperson, 2019-2020 FVMA president, receiving a plaque honoring his outstanding leadership.
since 2008 and acquired Destin Animal Clinic in Destin, Florida in 2018. They are a dedicated team focused on high-quality care, while embracing a strong doctor-patient-client relationship. Their philosophy is to treat each pet like their own and provide the best care and medical treatment possible. Thank you Dr. Epperson for your year of distinguished service as FVMA president!
He and his wife, Dr. Heather Hartley, have owned Companion Animal Hospital & Boarding Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
N E W DI ST R I C T R E PR E S E N TA TIV ES ON THE FVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD Four District Representatives and the FAEP Representative to the FVMA Executive Board were nominated by local VMAs and the FAEP Council, and, being unopposed, were certified as duly elected by the Nominating Committee in conformity with FVMA Bylaws.
Welcome! Pictured from left to right: Drs. Robert Swinger, Jacqueline S. Shellow and Donald S. Howell. Note: Drs. Christine Storts, Barbara Lewis and John Wight were unable to attend the ceremony.
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