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Dr. Larry Corry


Dr. Larry Corry

 

LARRY CORRY, DVM

AVMA President-Elect

2008-2009


 


Dr. Larry Corry received his veterinary medical degree from the University of Georgia, in Athens, Georgia in 1966. Following graduation he spent two years in the U.S. Air Force Veterinary Corps and during that time was stationed in Wichita Falls, Texas and Tampa, Florida, with some temporary duty in Turkey. A small animal practitioner, Dr. Corry has owned five hospitals. Currently he owns two hospitals and is a stockholder and on the Board of Directors of three emergency clinics.

Within the AVMA, Dr. Corry served 15 years in the House as either a delegate or alternate delegate from Georgia. He served six years on the House Advisory Committee and two years on the Political Action Committee. Dr. Corry served as a consultant to the Professional Examination Service and as a member of the AVMA/GVMA inspection team for Fort Valley State Veterinary Technician Program.

Upon entering practice, Dr. Corry became very active in state and local veterinary organizations. Areas of participation in the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association included District Director, Treasurer, President, and Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee. He was part of the leadership team that envisioned and purchased the first facility to house GVMA offices. Civic participation includes Optimist Club membership and service as their Treasurer. YMCA involvement included coaching youth basketball, baseball, and softball teams. Dr. Corry has participated in the Indian Guide Program and as a scoutmaster as well.

Honors include University of Georgia Veterinary Alumnus of the Year, University of Georgia Distinguished Service Award, and Georgia Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinarian of the Year.

Dr. Corry is a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection in Conyers, Georgia.

He is married to Carleen Kirby Corry and they have four children: Sandy, Randall, Geoffrey and Tara, as well as two grandchildren, Rachel and Anna.

Carleen is currently serving as Vice-President of Membership Promotion for the Auxiliary to the AVMA.



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