The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) is the only statewide professional membership association dedicated exclusively to the profession of veterinary medicine and the interests of the veterinary team. Established in 1883, PVMA Membership has grown from its original 22 founding Members to 3,200+ Members. Today, we represent every member of the veterinary team. The focus of our association is professional development, advocacy, and practice vitality to ensure the continued success of our Members.
Mission
The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association is dedicated to ensuring the vitality of the veterinary profession by promoting excellence in veterinary medicine, advancing animal health and welfare, and protecting and enhancing human health.
Vision
To be an advantageous
Association benefiting our
professional veterinary
community.
Executive Committee
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2010
Dawn Fiedorczyk, VMD
President
Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1995
Thomas Munkittrick, MS, DVM
President-Elect
Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2016
Rhett Proctor, VMD
Vice-PresidentBoard of Trustees
Iowa State University
Class of 2006
Andrea Honigmann, DVM
Western Region Trustee Co-ChairNorth Central Region Trustee
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2004
Jody Kull, DVM
North Central Region Trustee Co-Chair
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Class of 1993
Gary Brummel, DVM
South Central Region Trustee
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2010
Marisa Brunetti, VMD
Metro Philadelphia Region TrusteeWestern Region includes: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties.
North Central Region includes: Berks, Bradford, Cameron, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.
South Central Region includes: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties.
Metro Philadelphia Region includes: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2015
Laurel E. Redding, BA, VMD, PhD
Academic Veterinarian At-Large
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1991
James Holt, VMD
Equine Veterinarian At-Large
University of Pennsylvania, College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2013
Andrew M. Stas, VMD
Production Animal Veterinarian At-Large
Harcum College
Ashley Elliott, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician At-Large
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1985
Tina Dougherty, VMD
AVMA Delegate
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2013
Kate Boatright, VMD
AVMA Alternate DelegatePVMA Staff
Lindsey Snyder, CMP
DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY EDUCATION
E-mail: LSnyder@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.102
Lindsey is an event management professional currently serving as the Director of Veterinary Education since 2022. A graduate of Lebanon Valley College (LVC) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Communications, begun working after graduation with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Inc. within the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center and the Hersheypark Sales Office. Lindsey returned to LVC as the Director of Alumni Programs and Special Events before joining the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging (P4A) as Event Planning Specialist. A member of Meeting Professionals International, Lindsey earned her Certified Meeting Professional credential in July 2021. Lindsey is a certified PADI open water diver, and former Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor. She currently lives in Mount Joy with her husband and three weimaraners, Nala, Willow, and Heinz.
Katie Semuta, CVT
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES & OUTREACH
E-mail: KSemuta@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.109
Katie is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Pennsylvania and has been in the veterinary field since 2004. Most of her time has been working in general practice and orthopedics. She has a Bachelor of Science from Wilson College in Veterinary Medical Technology and an Associate in Arts degree from Harrisburg Area Community College in Business Administration. She is happily married with two wonderful kids, a son, and a daughter. Her four-legged family members are Danny, a Cesky Fousek, and Poppy, a Doodle/Australian Cattle dog mix. In her spare time, Katie enjoys volunteer coaching with her kid’s sports and spending leisure time on the river or at the beach with friends and family.
Julie Myers
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS
E-mail: JMyers@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.104
Julie has a BA in Communications/Public Relations and joined PVMA in 2019. Julie attends New Beginnings Church, sings in the adult choir and helps lead the children’s choir “A Joyful Noise.” She is the Advancement Chair for Boy Scout Troop 97, is a busy dog walker/pet sitter, and supports PACK9 rescue.
Matt Reutlinger
EDUCATION AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
E-mail: MReutlinger@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.724.6501
Matt joined PVMA as the Education and Events Coordinator in 2022. He is a graduate from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Agricultural Sciences. After completing his undergraduate, he moved to Indianapolis and worked for the National FFA Organization. He saved up to pursue a life-long goal of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, which he completed in November of 2020. Prior to joining the team, Matt worked at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center with the Convention Services team. He resides in Harrisburg, and spends his free time reading, traveling, and hiking.