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Oneonta Veterinarian Helped Amend State Law

: Senator James L. Seward (right) presents a pen certificate from the governor to Dr. David Leahy of Community Veterinary Center in Oneonta commemorating the signing of senate bill 2742B into law.
Senator Seward, right, presents a pen certificate from the governor to Dr. David Leahy of Community Veterinary Center commemorating the signing of senate bill 2742B into law.

ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, yesterday presented Dr. David Leahy of Community Veterinary Center in Oneonta with a pen certificate from the governor commemorating the signing of senate bill 2742B into law.  The legislation amends the state Veterinary Practice Act, clarifying that animal dentistry is a specialty included within the scope of veterinary medicine.

“This new law languished for sometime in Albany until Dr. Leahy took up the cause and successfully advocated for its adoption,” said Senator Seward.  “This is a clear-cut example of how one person can make a difference.”

Dr. Leahy, a member of the executive board with the state Veterinary Medical Society, brought the legislation to Senator Seward’s attention and helped initiate definitive action on the bill.

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