The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) has seven regions whose geographical boundaries are determined by the board of directors. Each region elects one representative to the ISVMA Board of Directors for each 125 ISVMA members or fraction thereof within its geographical boundaries.
Within these regions there are independent regional association that off CE sessions. Clink on a region to obtain a list of regional officers, a schedule of CE programs and the names of the ISVMA Board of Directors’ Representatives for a specific region.
Region 1
Southern Illinois Region
Meeting Schedule
3-4 meetings each year: Day long seminars include a short business meeting (6 hours CE).
Annual Dues
$25.00
Board Members
President: Wendy Probst, DVM
Town & Country Veterinary Clinic
RR#2
McLeansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2957
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Wendy Probst, DVM, McLeansboro, IL
- Michelle Gundlach, DVM, Waterloo, IL
Region 2
Central Illinois Region
Meeting Schedule
One CE meetings held annually in the spring or fall; meetings typically consist of a meal followed by a business meeting and a seminar.
Annual Dues
$25.00
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Kristi McCullough, DVM, Auburn
- Emily Jewell, DVM, Rochester
Region 3
Eastern Illinois Region
Meeting Schedule
Four meetings annually. The day long spring meeting is held in March (Thursday of University of Illinois spring break) at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The three evening meetings are held the first Thursday of June, September and December. These meetings are held from 6:00-9:00p and consist of a meal, 1-2 hours of CE, and a brief business meeting. These meetings will be held at various venues.
Annual Dues
$25.00
Board Members
Sec/Treasurer: John Penning, DVM; Mahomet, IL
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Rhiannon “Randee” Ardisana, CVM
- Jessica Schultz, DVM
Region 4
Mississippi Valley Region
Meeting Schedule
A two-day annual conference held the first Wednesday and Thursday in March in Peoria, IL. Full attendance earns 12 hours continuing education.
For additional information, contact:
Kim Stevens, DVM
309-932-3434
Kim.lynn.stevens@gmail.com
Annual Dues
$0
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Peter Nichols, DVM, Washington, IL
- Jason Wrage, DVM
Region 5
Kankakee Valley Region
Meeting Schedule
TBD
Annual Dues
TBD
Contact for additional information:
ISVMA at info@isvma.org
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Charity Herda, DVM, Manteno
Region 6
Northern Illinois Region
Meeting Schedule
NIVMA meets annually in the Spring at Tebala Shrine in Rockford.
Annual Dues
$0
Contact for additional information:
Secretary/Treasurer: Bob Ebbesmeyer, DVM, New Hope Veterinary Clinic, German Valley, IL
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Katie Harbach-Schulz DVM, Rockford, IL
- Kelli Kramer (Guedet), DVM, Rockford, IL
Region 7
Chicago Region
Meeting Schedule
Continuing education programs are held eight times each year at the Brookfield Zoo. These day long seminars earn typically 6 hours continuing education.
For additional information, contact:
Chicago VMA Office at (630) 325-1231 or www.chicagovma.org.
Annual Dues
$225.00
ISVMA Board of Directors Representative(s):
- Shannon Greeley, DVM, Burbank, IL
- Allyson Harris, DVM, Chicago, IL
- Kristin Plomin, DVM, Oak Park, IL
- Erich Roush, DVM, Morton Grove, IL