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Serving the California Veterinary Profession

Welcome to California Veterinary Medical Association​

The CVMA is the voice of the veterinary profession in California. 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. 

Membership

The CVMA is made up of a diverse community of veterinary professionals. We are dedicated to protecting your career and supporting your success.

Education

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.

Advocacy

The CVMA is busy year-round advocating for laws that prioritize the interests of the veterinary profession and opposing those that threaten your career.

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CVMA Launches New and Improved Legal Services Program

The CVMA is proud to announce that starting July 1, 2026, the CVMA’s Legal Services Program will be provided through Klinedinst PC, a premier California-based law firm with offices throughout the state and beyond. For over 25 years, Klinedinst has represented the veterinary profession on matters large and small—including through liability insurance policies brokered through Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC)—and has been the principal firm representing veterinarians in both license-related matters before the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB) and in disputes before California civil courts.

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Behind the Decision: How California Veterinary Practices Are Evaluated and Represented

One of the most common questions we hear from new insurance applicants at Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) is, “Why do you need all of this information?” It’s a fair question. Insurance applications today are more detailed than ever, especially here in California. Once we hit “submit,” your application doesn’t simply get priced and approved. It enters a structured underwriting process shaped by carrier appetite, actuarial data, catastrophe modeling, and guidelines filed with the California Department of Insurance (CDI). Understanding that process provides clarity—and leverage. When our carrier partners review a submission, they evaluate risk from multiple angles.

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2026 CVMA Award Recipient

Each year, the CVMA recognizes individuals and organizations that have contributed to organized veterinary medicine through their participation in CVMA activities and improving the human-animal bond. These individuals represent the very best of the veterinary profession in California. Congratulations to this year’s CVMA award recipient! We will spotlight her achievements in an upcoming issue of the California Veterinarian magazine.

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