It's Renewal Season!

Happy November! Along with the cooler temperatures and the falling leaves, autumn brings IVMA Membership Renewal season.

The 2027 IVMA membership renewal notices were mailed in mid-October. Help us keep administrative costs low by renewing early — you’ll save the Association time and resources and reduce the number of reminders we send.

You can always go ahead and renew online at any time on the IVMA website by logging in. If you need help, feel free to call the IVMA office - we're here to help!

Thank you for your support of the Veterinary Profession!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Sac County

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County. This case is Iowa’s eighth detection of H5N1 HPAI in 2026.

Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.  

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Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder Screening

Join veterinarian Dr. Alan Younkin, Iowa State DVM 1983, for a free, special screening of “Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder”, followed by a Q&A with Dr. Younkin and filmmaker Michael Schelp.

The documentary follows Younkin’s remarkable journey from growing up on an Iowa farm to attending Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and building a successful veterinary practice in the big city. Along the way, his life takes unexpected turns involving animals, family, professional upheaval, murder, Mormons, and a modern family. Funny, candid, and sometimes surprising, Iowa Vet offers a personal look at the changing world of veterinary medicine while telling an unforgettable Iowa story. 

Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 pm

Iowa State University, Building: Curtiss, Room: 0127

Sponsored by: ISU College of Veterinary Medicine and ISU Committee on Lectures

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Help a Vet Student Crush Finals

Finals are ruff — but you can make them a little easier! 

Sponsor a Veterinary Student Study Bag for just $30!

Each study bag is packed with goodies to help an Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine student power through finals week. 

$30 = One Student Study Bag

100% of proceeds benefit United Way of Story County

Your gift directly supports veterinary students at Iowa State

Whether you sponsor a bag for a student you know or simply want to support future veterinarians, your $30 can make a difference during one of the most stressful weeks of the semester.

Sponsor a Study Bag today!

AABP Student Networking Event

Boehringer Ingelheim is sponsoring a student networking event at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Free for Students and Bovine-Focused Veterinary Clinics. The evening will include dinner, a short presentation and time for student/clinic networking.

Questions: contact David Shirbroun, BI Cattle Professional Services Veterinarian at david.shirbroun@boehringer-ingelheim.com or 515-419-2156

RSVP here by Wednesday, November 4.

Free 3-Hour Interactive Workship on Building Teams

Zoetis is offering IVMA members the opportunity to attend a CE Workshop:

Beyond Medicine Workshop: Stop Hiring, Start Building.

3-hour virtual workshop

Dates: November 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST

or November 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CST 

3 Hours of RACE-Approved CE (Live attendees only)

Team challenges aren’t always solved by hiring another person. Sometimes the greatest opportunity is developing the talent already on the team. This 3-hour interactive workshop explores how veterinary professionals can intentionally build skills and capabilities through effective training and coaching, meaningful mentorship, and practical implementation – turning employee potential into performance inside the hospital. Presented by: Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE; Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM; and Dani Rabwin, DVM

Sponsored by: AAHA and Zoetis

Get more information and register