American Veterinary Medical Foundation volunteers to help rehab St. Louis-area animal shelters Who: Members of the American Veterinary Medical Association will be volunteering at four St. Louis-area animal shelters. The volunteers are in town to participate in the AVMA's Annual Convention being held at America's Center, July 16-19.
What: The volunteers will be lending the shelters a helping hand by painting, cleaning and doing minor repairs. The volunteers are taking part in the Our Oath in Action project, a program of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, the AVMA's philanthropic arm.
When: July 16. Work will begin at about 9:45 a.m. and run until about 5 p.m.
Contact: David Kirkpatrick
AVMA Media Relations Manager – Outreach
847-285-6782 (Office)
847-409-0519 (Cell)
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The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 81,500 member veterinarians worldwide are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. The AVMA is celebrating Vet2011, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the first veterinary school in Lyon, France.
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