Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Rod Jouppi, veterinarian and director of animal care at the university, and assistant professor in human sciences at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, was elected to the board of directors of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) for a two-year term.
The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization of 6,000 veterinary care teams, comprised of more than 40,000 veterinary professionals, who are committed to excellence in companion animal care. Established in 1933, the Association is well-known among veterinarians for its leadership in the profession, high standards for veterinary practices and pet health care, and most importantly, its accreditation of companion animal practices. For more information about AAHA, visit the Association online at www.aahanet.org .
"This is a great opportunity to promote our commitment to animal care and welfare and it demonstrates Dr. Jouppi's dedication to excellence in this field. I am aware that this is very difficult for Canadians to be elected to this board," states Dr. Liette Vasseur, associate vice-president of research at Laurentian University.
Dr. Jouppi is the owner and operator of the Walden Animal Hospital. He is also the founder and president of the Wild at Heart Wildlife Centre, dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of thousands of wild animals indigenous to northern Ontario. Dr. Jouppi offers consultant expertise to various regional and provincial groups, including First Nation communities, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Elk Restoration Program, Cambrian College, Lakehead University and Northern College. As President of DVM Technologies, Dr. Jouppi designs and markets management software for veterinary hospitals in North America.
For more information, please contact Dr. Rod Jouppi at (705) 675-1151, ext. 2438 or [email protected] .
