Vet Week

Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association
Vet Week 2009
September 13 - 19

Vet Week celebrates the joy of pet ownership and highlights the work veterinarians do each and every day to keep companion animals, equine, and farm animals healthy and safe. Join us for these activities throughout the week. 

On Sunday, September 13, at 8:30 a.m., RIVMA opens Vet Week with a Pet Health Fair at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music.  Exhibitors will be on hand to discuss nutrition and exercise; we will have veterinary technicians on hand for free nail clipping; and there will be a low-cost abies vaccination clinic. 

Along with the Pet Health Fair on September 13,  RIVMA kicks-off this year’s  Walk ‘N Wag Challenge.  Walk ‘N Wag is an 8-week fitness initiative for owners and their dogs to help reduce canine obesity.  Participants can register for Walk ‘N Wag and begin their fitness program on the 13th at the Providence Animal Rescue League Pet Walk RI happening in conjunction with the Pet Health Fair.  Great prizes like and ipod,  doggy spa day, and $100 cash will be awarded at the end of the 8-weeks!

On Tuesday, September 15, RIVMA is delighted to welcome Poet & Author, Mark Doty, to discuss his book, Dog Years: A Memoir.  7:00 P.M., RI College, Alger Hall 110.  This presentation is co-sponsored by the Rhode Island College English Department.  This event is free to the public.  All are welcome.