GEORGE A. GRIEVE OAKVILLE, ONTARIO
Ihe American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has lost a long-time director, officer, and friend. The AAHA 2003–2004 president-elect, George A. Grieve, DVM, MSc, died January 26 of complications resulting from cancer. He was 59 years old.
“Dr. Grieve will be dearly missed by AAHA and the veterinary community,” said AAHA executive director Dr. John Albers. “Dr. Grieve was a strong advocate of building healthy practice teams and delivering the highest standards of care. He certainly left a mark by contributing to AAHA's efforts in these 2 areas. He was a true leader who was forever committed to the further enhancement of our profession.”
Dr. Grieve received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College in 1968. During his veterinary schooling, he received the Proficiency Award, Third in Class of 1968, and a Silver Award in recognition of contributions to student activities. He also received an MSc in pharmacology from the University of Guelph in 1973.
Dr. Grieve established the Glen Erin Animal Hospital in 1972, and the Meadowvale Animal Clinic in 1974. He remained at both Mississauga, Ontario, practices as owner and hospital director. Dr. Grieve was also a hospital director and managing partner of the Mississauga Veterinary Emergency Clinic. He resided in Oakville, Ontario.
Dr. Grieve's service to AAHA began in 1989 as area director. During his 3-year chairmanship of the Standards Committee, Dr. Grieve played a critical role in developing the association's variable accreditation program. He served on numerous other committees, including the Editorial and Publications Committee, Planning Committee, Annual Meeting Committee, Management Associate Committee, Public Relations Committee, and the Practice Team Task Force. He was also a trustee of the AAHA Foundation, and AAHA's representative to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Dr. Grieve served as AAHA secretary from 1996–1997, AAHA treasurer from 1998–2001, and most recently as vice-president. His election to the position of president-elect became official under AAHA bylaws just 2 days before his death.
Other veterinary organizations that Dr. Grieve served included the College of Veterinarians of Ontario and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. He was also a past-president of the Mississauga Academy of Medicine.
Dr. Grieve is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter Lori Baker, son-in-law Mike Baker, and grandson Nicholas Alexander Baker; son Andrew Grieve; and brother-in-law Dr. Peter Engbers and family.
Donations can be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (1-888-939-3333; www.cancer.ca).
On behalf of The Canadian Veterinary Journal and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, sincere sympathies are expressed to the families, colleagues, and friends of those persons listed in this column. Death announcements and obituaries are printed on a regular basis according to the availability of space. Notification of deaths should be sent to: Heather Broughton, Manager, Journals, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 339 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7K1. E-mail: hbroughton@cvma-acmv.org
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(Submitted by the AAHA, Denver, Colorado)