Dr. Rick Quinn - Answering the Call

We are at a crossroads. Many species, including most of the critically endangered great apes, may not survive beyond this century. In a troubled world so full of problems, it is tempting to feel helpless, to throw up our hands and to give up. But failure is simply not an option.

As veterinary ophthalmologists, we understand the value of meaningful, high quality and sustainable opportunities for advanced training. We also remember well the excitement of being able to fulfill our educational dreams. Within the last month, Docs4GreatApes has selected and funded two young Congolese veterinarians to undertake a one- year internship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Teresa Black
2021 ACVO Service Animal Eye Exam Event Cancelled

Due to concerns of the health safety of clients, doctors, and employees in the pandemic, continued uncertainty of the course of the pandemic, and overextension of staff from increased caseloads due to limitations created by existing COVID-19 protocols, the members of ACVO feel it is in the best interest of everyone to cancel the 2021 ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event.

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Teresa Black
ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam 2020 Event Cancelled

Our ACVO members are all very concerned about the global health and economic risks associated with COVID-19, and our thoughts are with those directly affected by this disease. In order to adhere to CDC guidelines and not increase risk unnecessary exposure of the public, our doctors and their staff, ACVO has decided to cancel the 2020 ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. The event will not be able to be rescheduled this calendar year.

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Teresa Black