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CVMA's Fall Seminar in Palm Springs October 12-14, 2018!

Join us in beautiful Palm Springs for three one-half day seminar sessions with afternoons free to have fun with your family, friends, and colleagues. Click here for...

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Animal Drug Safety Communication. FDA alerts pet owners and veterinarians.
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AB 2215 (Kalra) Veterinarians: Cannabis: Animals

AB 2215 passed the Senate on a 37 to 1 vote on August 29 and the Assembly on a vote of 64 to...

CVMA Defends Veterinary Profession in L.A. Shelter Issue

The CVMA notified the Los Angeles city attorney that a vote by the Los Angeles Board of Animal Services Commissioners to mandate a vegan-only diet for...

CVMA Member Mobile App

With the new CVMA mobile app, members can access instant legislative updates, CE offerings, regulatory information, and more! Download the app at the Apple and...

USP 795 Non-Sterile Compounding Comments

The CVMA submitted a letter to the USP voicing concerns on proposed revisions to Chapter 795 on non-sterile compounding. The revisions are written predominately for...

Virulent Newcastle Disease in California

Since May 18, USDA has confirmed several cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) in backyard birds in California. Read more about the disease and the eradication...

Update on AB 3013 (Chu)

Great news! AB 3013 (Chu) was held by the Assembly Appropriations Committee at their hearing on May 25 rendering the bill dead for the year.xxxxx

Update on VS Form 7001-Interstate Health Certificates

Many states are no longer accepting the USDA VS Form 7001 as a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for interstate travel of small animals. This is due to...

Canine Influenza Resources

Canine Influenza is being diagnosed with increasing frequency in California and most recently has affected the San Francisco Bay Area. To assist veterinary professionals, visit the CVMA...

CVMA Online Seminars

CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held online in real time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access—from...

Marijuana and Pets

View more information on this important topic by clicking on the links below.

The Cannabis Question: Can Veterinarians Legally Incorporate Cannabis Into Their Medical Practices?

Judicious Use of Antimicrobials

SB 27 (Hill) takes effect January 1, 2018 and brings changes to the law which affect the way antimicrobial drugs are used in livestock. For more information, click...

New Member Benefit!

The CVMA has partnered with Payality to bring members payroll processing and workforce solutions. For more details on time and money saving benefits, click here....

Need Help With the VACSP Program?

The CVMA is here to assist you during the implementation of the VMB's Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit Program (VACSP). Read this step by...

The CVMA Guide to Cal/OSHA Compliance - Order now!

The new CVMA Guide to Cal/OSHA Compliance is the easiest and most efficient way for veterinary practices to comply with Cal/OSHA regulations. It provides a written...

Veterinary Insurance Services Company

VISC offers insurance solutions for the business and personal needs of CVMA members. Contact your VISC sales agent for coverage information....

Member Benefit - Free Legal Services

Free Legal Services are now available to CVMA member veterinarians as an added value to the many benefits you already receive. This benefit entitles you to up...

Contribute to the CVMA-PAC

The CVMA-PAC is a bipartisan political action committee whose purpose is to educate state legislators and candidates on issues of importance to the veterinary...