The Veterinary Museum Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

The Veterinary Museum Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

The Veterinary
Museum
For more information,
contact our office listed below.
Missouri Veterinary
Medical Foundation
S
ince its founding in 1978, the museum
has acquired over 3,500 artifacts. The
collection includes materials and objects
from the 16th century to the present.
Artifacts, such as manuscripts used by European immigrants, an 1880s trunk filled
with dental tools for horses, microscopic
slides used by early 20th century veterinary students, a 1920s operating table for
small animals, and orthopedic rods and
pins used in recent decades explain the
development of veterinary medicine in
Missouri.
You’re invited to stop by and view our
display of historic and current veterinary
medicine.
The museum is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday
by appointment.
MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation
2500 Country Club Drive,
Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Phone: 573-636-8737 • Fax: 573-659-7175
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.movma.org
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Promoting the
Health and Welfare
of Missouri’s Animals
Celebrating the Human/Animal Bond
A
s a public charity, that supports
the charitable and educational
purposes and activities of the
Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
(MVMA), the Missouri Veterinary
Medical Foundation focuses on public
education and animal welfare issues
to further the health of animals in
Missouri.
The Foundation board is comprised
of members who work closely with the
leadership of the MVMA on activities
and issues of mutual concern.
The Foundation plans and implements
many new outreach programs including
public education events and activities
dedicated to the relationship between
people and animals.
As part of its
overall public
education
efforts, the
Foundation will
continue to
develop and enhance the veterinary
museum as a tool to teach the general
public about the profession and about
the history of animal health care.
In addition, the Foundation has expanded it’s presence to the internet with an
informative web-site, and pet memorial
program.
Our Goals & Objectives
• Monetary support for other worthy charitable organizations such as Heifer International, medical care for search and rescue dogs and the Hope spay/neuter programs in Kansas City.
• Promotion of veterinary healthcare and the Missouri Veterinary Medical
Foundation programs through our internet website.
• Public education on the benefits of veterinary healthcare.
• Continuing education and other programs for veterinarians.
• Promotion of veterinary medicine through our museum.
• Educate children in Missouri about the humane treatment of animals and their productive use as part of the natural order.
The Foundation takes its outreach program to fairs
and festivals in central Missouri.
One of the many school groups who visit the
Veterinary Museum of Missouri each year. MVMAmember veterinarians fund the cost for a guided tour
of the museum.
People Helping Animals,
Animals Helping People
The museum’s interactive area offers fun and learning
for children of all ages.