Our mission is to serve all veterinary professionals in California, safeguarding and advocating for veterinary medicine across every field and industry – including veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, practice staff, and more.
The CVMA is made up of a diverse community of veterinary professionals. We are dedicated to protecting your career, safeguarding your patients, and supporting your success.
We offer a broad range of continuing education opportunities so that you may advance your veterinary career by the top experts in the veterinary field.
The CVMA is busy year-round advocating for laws that prioritize the interests of the veterinary profession and opposing those that threaten your career.
The CVMA’s co-sponsored AB 1999 was just passed into law!
What it means for your practice: Less red tape, smoother workflow, and better continuity.
See everything we’re working on →
The CVMA’s Legal Services Program
Cal/OSHA and regulatory guidance
Up to 30% off on a variety of services for veterinary practices, lifestyle, and more
Job alerts and career resources
Find a mentor or become one through Upnotch, the CVMA’s peer community.
Offers coverage tailored to the needs of California veterinary professionals
When practice owners think about risk management, they often think about insurance. In reality, some of the most effective ways to reduce workers’ compensation injuries and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims begin long before an incident occurs. They begin with hiring, onboarding, training, communication, and leadership.
The Donald G. Low/CVMA Clinical Veterinary Medicine Academy is a collaborative program offered by the CVMA and the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine. The academy honors the late Donald G. Low, former director of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. In 1997, the CVMA spearheaded a campaign to fund this unique program and continues to partner with UC Davis to recruit and select academy fellows.
Through the CVMA’s Upnotch platform, members, early-career veterinarians, RVTs, and practice managers get FREE, direct access to experienced colleagues ready to lend an ear and share real-world guidance. Connect for a quick, one-time conversation or set up a regular mentorship schedule—entirely on your terms.Upnotch is flexible by design. A connection might be a single career conversation, a handful of check-ins, or an ongoing mentorship relationship—whatever works for both people. You set the terms. And because Upnotch is available online and through its mobile app, your CVMA professional community is always within reach.
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Unlock new career opportunities in veterinary medicine with the CVMA Career Center. Upload your resume and set custom alerts to be matched with positions tailored to you. Plus, explore career development resources to support you at every stage of your professional journey.
