Latest Pinellas County Veterinary News

PCVMA Newsletter Download Newsletter:January 2026 Go to top President’s MessageHello Pinellas Colleagues,It is truly an honor to serve this group of incredible professionals as President for the next two years.  In more than 20 years of practice in Pinellas County I have come to know many of you well and have always sought to be…

Animal Services News PET PHOTOS WITH SANTANew Year, New Animal Welfare Standards in 2026The upcoming legislative session beginning on January 13 is busy again with new animal welfare legislation on the table. New laws regarding increased consumer protections for the sale of dogs & cats (SB 1004), the veterinarian’s role in reporting suspected animal cruelty…

SPCA Tampa Bay News SPCA Tampa Bay would like to invite you to become a member of our Women’s Annual Giving Society (WAGS)! As part of Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association, you have already shown a true passion for animals. Becoming part of WAGS allows many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of…

SPC School of Veterinay Technology News SPC SCHOOL OF VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY St. Petersburg College’s Veterinary Technology Program had a successful fall semester with over 20 new graduates. As the spring semester starts, we are welcoming 70 new students in the campus and distance programs. We remain deeply grateful to the veterinary community for their continued…

Dr. Joel Murphy receiving the FVMA GOLD Star Award from Dr. Don Howell, FVMA District 4 Representative, and Dr. Julie Mosher, PCVMA President. And Dr. Murphy and his new Yeti Cooler he won in the FVMA PAC Fund raffle held at the June PCVMA meeting.  Over $1,000.00 was raised toward matching PAC funds from the…