Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

"People Helping Animals, Animals Helping People"

  As a public charity, that supports the charitable and educational purposes and activities of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation focuses on public education and animal welfare issues to further the health of animals in Missouri.

The Foundation board is comprised of members who work closely with the leadership of the MVMA on activities and issues of mutual concern.

The Foundation plans and implements many new outreach programs including public education events and activities dedicated to the relationship between people and animals.

As part of its overall public education efforts, the Foundation will continue to develop and enhance the veterinary museum as a tool to teach the general public about the profession and about the history of animal health care.

In addition, the Foundation has expanded it’s presence to the internet with an interactive web-site, and pet memorial program.

Our Goals & Objectives 

• Promotion of veterinary healthcare and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation programs through the internet

• Public education on the benefits of veterinary healthcare

• Continuing education and other programs for veterinarians

• Promotion of veterinary medicine through our museum.

• Monetary support for other worthy charitable organizations

Previous MVMF Grant Recipients:

• MO Patriot Paws

• Ag Ed on the Move

• Pawsible Life

• Pharm Dog

 Board Members:  

Click HERE to view current Board Members

 Board Minutes: 

   Click HERE to view the MVMF Board Minutes

MVMF Links: 

American Association for State and Local History

World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine

American Veterinary Medical History Society

Veterinary Collectible Roundtable

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce

AVMA Auxillary & National Pet Week