Dr. Jack Love co-owner of Middleburg Animal Hospital was named president of the International Veterinary Ultrasound Society (IVUSS) at the society's annual meeting in Arizona ending July 13th. Dr. Love previously held a seat on the board of directors of IVUSS. His two year term will begin following the organization's meeting in Scotland in 2006.

IVUSS was established in 2001 with the goal of helping to set the standard for the use of ultrasound in companion animal medicine and surgery. "All major ultrasound companies provide education for veterinarians" according to Dr. Love. "Our purpose is to help doctors take their abilities to the next level." To accomplish this, IVUSS is the only organization offering an ultrasound certification program for veterinarians. It is a 3 year program consisting of the submission of 15 clinical cases in both abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, a written exam and a practical exam involving the candidates correct interpretation of select ultrasound images. "My goal when I joined IVUSS in 2003 was to be the first veterinarian in the country to achieve certification" said Dr. Love. "I am still on course to accomplish this, hopefully by the end of this year. It is an honor to be in this position and to also be named president."

Dr. Love and his wife, Dr. Janet McKim, have owned and operated Middleburg Animal Hospital since 1984. Dr. McKim is a certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. They are joined in the practice by Dr. Stephanie Henderson and Dr. Jane Currie Kaye.