Moore Oklahoma Tornado Efforts

We are still needing 3 vets and 2 more vet techs for the response efforts tomorrow,Thursday, May 23rd from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. 

The OK Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry has requested 3 Vets and 3 Vet Techs to assist with companion animal response operations in Moore for May 23-25(Thursday - Saturday) from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. 

Only OKMRC volunteers with current background checks will be utilized. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please call Carrie Suns at 918-595-4034.

Dear OKMRC volunteers, We have had an extremely difficult few days. We know you all are seeing and hearing about the devastation and want to assist as soon as possible, but right now we want to ask you to do the following things to make our collaborative effort as effective as possible for our neighbors in need: 1. Allow the first responders to do the work they need to do. It will take time to assess the complete amount of damage our fellow Oklahomans have suffered and comprise a list of immediate needs. 2. In the meantime, prepare yourself for possible deployment. This means be sure you have a go-bag packed with a change of clothes, sturdy closed-toed shoes, any medications you take, snacks, and your OKMRC badge or other identification. This is likely to be a lengthy response, but we have not sent out any general assistance requests yet. We only deploy people based on the requests we receive. PLEASE DO NOT SELF DEPLOY!! Many unsolicited volunteers are showing up at the Moore Command Center. Best practices include a collaborative response so people are directed when needed to where their skills will be most helpful. Thank you!!

OVMA 2013 Convention Pictures

OVTA serves the interests of many registered veterinary technicians, technician students, and veterinary assistants in our state. We strive to define and improve the standards of veterinary medicine through legislation and education. OVTA also wishes to promote and maintain a cooperative professional relationship with the veterinary medical profession and its affiliated associations.

What Do We Do? 

Serve as an informational resource for our membership via our quarterly newsletter, website, and meetings. Participate in the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America's network of state representatives.  Promote a good working relationship between veterinarians and technicians by working with the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association. Periodic review and input regarding the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Market the profession of Veterinary Technology. Educate the public about the important role of the registered veterinary technician within the veterinary medical profession.