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February 18, 2021
Patricia Lechten, DVM, is this year’s recipient of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Outstanding Veterinarian Award.
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Three veterinarians and an animal welfare group in Canada’s Heartland Province have been honoured by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).
Patricia Lechten, DVM, is this year’s recipient of the
OVMA Outstanding Veterinarian Award, recognizing a professional who has gone above and beyond in the name of animal medicine. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lechten has been the practice owner of Allandale Veterinary Hospital in Barrie, Ont., for the past 30 years, dedicating her career to improving the health and well-being of companion animals.