Maine Veterinary Medical Association

Congratulations Dr. Chadima!

The AVMA named Dr. Susan Chadima, a Maine-based veterinarian who has worked for decades to strengthen Afghanistan’s animal health infrastructure, as the winner of the 2025 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award.

"Dr. Chadima has devoted two decades to strengthening veterinary services, public health and animal welfare in one of the world’s most challenging environments," said Dr. Sandra Faeh, president of the AVMA. "Her leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to animal health and veterinary capacity building in Afghanistan embody the spirit of this award and the veterinary profession’s highest ideals." Read more: https://bit.ly/3IwSUSt

Register for the MVMA 2025 Spring Meeting!

Date: May 2, 2025
Location: Maple Hill Farm Inn, Hallowell, ME

Reconnect with Maine’s vibrant veterinary community for a full day of continuing education at this year’s Spring Meeting.

We will be featuring two specialized CE tracks (6 CEUs each):

• Small Animal Cardiology with Dr. Etienne Côté

• Dairy Cow & Calf Welfare with Dr. Kate Creutzinger

A big thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Maine Veterinary Medical Center, for their support!

Secure your spot today:

https://www.mainevetmed.org/spring-meeting

Thank you to all who came out to the MVMA’s Winter Meeting on Friday in Portland! It was a great opportunity for MVMA members to connect. A special thanks to our generous sponsors IDEXX Dechra and Zoetis!

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