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LOST CONNECTION? Some veterinarians, such as Dr. Joyce Gifford at Abbott Valley Veterinary Center in Cumberland, are concerned that a new pet telehealth law will lead to difficulties in providing proper care. 
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Veterinarians question R.I.’s new telehealth law

A new Rhode Island law expanding the use of veterinary telemedicine is drawing a sharp divide between lawmakers who say the technology could improve...
Dr. Holly Brown

Brown named president of Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association

DR. HOLLY BROWN was recently appointed president of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association. A longtime veterinarian, Brown will lead the 250-member organization dedicated...
Dr. Sarah Mercurio

Mercurio appointed president of Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association

DR. SARAH MERCURIO, medical director of City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats in Providence, was recently appointed president of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical...

Mercurio appointed president of R.I. Veterinary Medical Association

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association has appointed Dr. Sarah Mercurio as its new president. The 250-member association is made up of local...

Five Questions With: Claire Messina

Claire Messina is the current president of the RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation – the foundational arm of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association. A...
Dr. Joyce Gifford

Gifford to lead R.I. vet group

DR. JOYCE GIFFORD, founder and medical director of Abbott Valley Veterinary Center in Cumberland, was recently appointed the new president of the Rhode Island...

R.I. Veterinary Medical Association elects Dr. Joyce Gifford as president

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association has announced it appointed Dr. Joyce Gifford as its new president. The nonprofit, which has 250 members,...
Dr. Shelly Pancoast

Pancoast appointed president of R.I. Veterinary Medical Association board

DR. SHELLY PANCOAST, who has served on the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association’s board of directors since 2021, was appointed the board’s new president...

Pancoast appointed new R.I. Veterinary Medical Association president

PROVIDENCE – Dr. Shelly Pancoast, who has served on the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association’s board of directors since 2021, was appointed as the...

R.I. Veterinary Medical Association taps LoMonaco as new president

PROVIDENCE – Dr. Katee LoMonaco, an associate of Scituate Animal Hospital since 2014, has been selected as the new president of the Rhode Island...
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