President’s Statement  —  June 2026

Dear Colleagues,

As I write this month’s letter, I’m doing so with a newborn sleeping beside me. Two weeks ago my husband and I welcomed our daughter Abigail into the world, and this new chapter has already given me an even deeper appreciation for compassion, teamwork, and the importance of community support.

Those qualities are also at the heart of veterinary medicine. One of the things I value most about the San Francisco veterinary community is the way we continue to support one another while also prioritizing lifelong learning and growth within our profession.

I’m especially excited about our upcoming meeting featuring Dr. Sherman Canapp and his lecture, “Canine Forelimb Soft Tissue Injuries and Osteoarthritis — What Can You Do In Your Practice?” Dr. Canapp will discuss practical approaches to diagnosing and managing these common conditions, including the use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT). I anticipate this will be an informative and clinically relevant talk for both general practitioners and emergency clinicians alike.

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