Personal:

Married 1981 to Bobbie Jean Duncan Howard, deceased 2004

Two children:  Jennifer Gayle and Bradley James

Remarried 2010 to Valerie Jean Wiebe, Pharm D., UC DAVIS-VMTH

Two step-children:  Michael DeGregorio and Sara DeGregorio

Education:

1976 Graduate, Jefferson City Senior High School

1979 Graduate, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg MO, B.S. in Biology

1983 Graduate, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, D.V.M.

Professional Activities:

1983-present:  Federally accredited USDA/APHIS veterinarian

1983-1984:  Employed veterinarian by Dr. E.E. Burgess, Burgess Veterinary Hospital, Jefferson City MO

1984:  Purchased Burgess Veterinary Hospital and operated to 2009 as Howard Veterinary Hospital.  Practice limited to small animal medicine and surgery

1991-2014:  Charter Member, Missouri Academy of Veterinary Practice

1993:  Attained Hospital Membership and Certification, American Animal Hospital Association

1993-2009:  Board of Directors, Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

1994-1996:  Chair, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Awards and Resolutions Committee

1994-2009:  Director, Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Museum

1995:  Miles feline vaccine trial Clinical Investigator

1996-1997:  University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Dean’s Advisory Committee

1996-1998:  Chair, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Advisory Committee to the UMC College of Veterinary Medicine

1996-1999:  Independent clinical research and development of esophageal electrocardiology probes.  Commercialization of validated concept with Sensor Devices, Inc./Heska, Inc.

1997:  Phi-Zeta Judge, University of Missouri

1997:  Clinical Investigator, “Comparison of Combination Anticonvulsants for the Treatment of Refractory Canine Epilepsy”, Dr. Dawn Booth, et al, Texas A&M University

1998:  Advisor to Dean Search Committee, UMC College of Veterinary Medicine

1998:  Missouri Veterinary Medical Association President’s Award recipient

1998:  Pfizer drug trial, Anipryl Clinical Investigator

1999:  Pfizer drug trial, Revolution, Co-Investigator with associate veterinarian, Dr. Gregory Boyer

1999-2000:  INAD #8349 Protocol 5:  Clinical Evaluation of a Single Intratesticular Injection of Zinc Gluconate Neutralized by Arginine as a Chemical Sterilant in Male Puppies

1999-2009:  Primary care veterinarian for Missouri State Highway Patrol Canine Unit

2002:  U.S. Patent 6,438,400 B1, “Electrode for Evaluating Cardiac Functions via Esophagus”

2003:  University of Missouri, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Advisory Committee

2004:  Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Animal Balance Sterilization Project, Neutersol Research

2004:  Advisory Board to University of Missouri Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

2005:  Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Speaker’s Committee

2006:  Published “Transesophageal Electrocardiography”, June 2006, Veterinary Forum

2007:  University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dean Search Committee

2009:  Sold practice of 25 years to Dr. Greg Boyer, associate of 11 years.  Practice renamed Animal Medical Center of Jefferson City

2009-Present:  Employed staff veterinarian, Animal Medical Center of Jefferson City

2009:  Published “Pharmacological Advances in Canine and Feline Reproduction”, Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, Valerie J. Wiebe, PharmD and James P. Howard, D.V.M., Vol 24, No. 2, May 2009, pp 71-99.

2011:  Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Distinguished Service Award

2011 - Present:  Placer County SPCA, Roseville, CA, Staff Surgeon

2012:  Placer County SPCA, Service Award recipient

2013:  Relief veterinarian, Sunrise Blvd. Animal Hospital, Citrus Heights, CA

2014 - Present:  California Board of Veterinary Medicine, Inspector

Professional Associations:

Member, American Veterinary Medical Association

Member, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

Member, East Central Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

Member, American Animal Hospital Association

1993-1995:  President, College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association

1995-1997:  Board of Directors, University of Missouri Alumni Association

Member, California Veterinary Medical Association

Licensed to practice in Missouri and California

Civic Activities:

Jefferson City Jaycees

City of Jefferson, Animal Rescue Advisory Commission

St. Mary’s Hospital Board of Regents

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce

West Side Business Association

Life Member, Jefferson City High School Alumni Association

Board of Directors, Heart of Missouri Humane Society

Life Member, University of Missouri Alumni Association

Jefferson Club, University of Missouri

Member, St. Joseph’s Cathedral Parish Church

Endowed Memorial Fund to Jefferson City Public School Foundation 2004 - “Bobbie J. Howard Memorial Fund for Innovative Teaching”

Board Member and Vice President-Marina Operations, Summer Ridge Homeowners Association, Osage Beach MO

Personal Interests:

Howard Bros. Cattle Company

U.S. Patent #5,145,199 “Clear Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch”

Black Cat Enterprises – manufacture/market veterinarian’s insignia watches

Licensed technician class amateur radio operator, N0OFC

Enjoy snow skiing, swimming, water sports, certified scuba diver, deep sea fishing

Avid boater, 45-ft. cruiser “Wet Vet III” and 18-ft. center console “Unleashed”

Member, U.S. Power Squadron, Boat US, and completion of boating safety courses

Hobby metal fabrication and welding using arc, MIG and gas

U.S. Patent #6,438,400 “Electrode for Evaluating Cardiac Function via Esophagus”

Partner, Turks and Caicos Veterinary Associates, British West Indies Islands

Licensed Captain, USCG Master 100 ton

Transportation Worker Identification Card

Maritime Consortium Member, Voluntary Random Drug Testing Program #20838

American Red Cross First Aid and AED Certified

U.S. Provision Patent, #62/205,971 “System, method and device for wireless control of vehicle power supply”