Dr. de Jong is the current President of the World Veterinary Association (WVA).  In his role, he has been a prominent advocate for the One Health initiative, a concept he championed throughout his career and during his tenure as President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) from 2018 to 2019.  As WVA President, he has invited global colleagues to major professional events, such as the joint WVA Congress and AVMA Convention in Washington, D.C. serving as the leader of the global voice for the veterinary profession. 

Webinar by Dr. Lonnie J. King