President’s Letter

Dear HCVMA Members,  

Happy New Year! I am honored to serve as President of the Harris County      Veterinary Medical Association in 2026 and look forward to working with our   community of veterinary professionals committed to advancing our field.

I extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Caitlyn Freeny and the 2025 board for their outstanding leadership and dedication. Their guidance has been invaluable in navigating last year’s challenges and successes.

 This year, we are excited to offer Opioid Continuing Education and encourage    you to take advantage of this opportunity by RENEWING or becoming a member of HCVMA. My vision for 2026 includes Support, Share and Strengthen the Veterinary Community:

 SUPPORT HCVMA:

•Renew your membership or join at Join — Harris County Veterinarian Medical Association

•Contribute: As a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations help fund educational programs. Donate at Harris County Veterinarian Medical Association | Donate

•Sponsor: For sponsorship opportunities, contact me at Dipa.Brahmbhatt@phs.hctx.net

•SHARE: We provide affordable, high-quality continuing education—20 hours annually, in-person events and 2 hours of interactive webinar.

•Connect with us online:

     Website:   Harris County Veterinarian Medical Association

     Facebook: Log into Facebook

     Instagram: HarrisCountyVMA (@harriscountyvma) • Instagram photos and  videos

•STRENGHTEN: Come to our in-person meetings for networking, mentorship and critical thinking. Please join us for our first meeting on January 8, featuring Dr. Rossi’s presentation on ‘New Shifts in Veterinary Dermatology.’

• A full calendar of events is available at Meetings — Harris County Veterinarian Medical Association (hcvma.org)

Your engagement and feedback are essential to our success. Thank you for your continued support—I look forward to an exciting year ahead!

 Warm regards,

 Dipa Brahmbhatt, VMD, MPH, MS

 President, Harris County Veterinary Medical Association – 2026