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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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Radiation Safety and Compliance for Veterinary Premises

October 5, 2026

Following radiation safety best practices benefits patients and veterinary professionals. Within the veterinary practice, the radiology area is policed by the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB), the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Radiologic Health Branch (RHB). All entities enforce various sections of the California Health and Safety Code as well as Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. Inspections by each entity are either complaint-driven or conducted randomly. Inspections can occur without prior notice.

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The Scope

October 2, 2026

You never forget your first pandemic. Mine was in 1978, when feline panleukopenia mutated into canine parvovirus. Because this was a brand-new disease, there was zero immunity in the global canine population. Overnight, parvo swept around the world. At the time, I was in junior high school working as a weekend kennel attendant when disaster struck.

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Anesthesia for Cardiac Patients: Practical Decision-Making for Safer Care

September 30, 2026

Patients with cardiac murmurs identified during the pre-anesthetic examination often prompt heightened concern because of the potential for underlying cardiovascular disease. While cardiovascular disease is common in the dogs and cats we care for, anesthesia requires the cardiovascular system to do something it may no longer do well: compensate. Many of the sedatives and anesthetics we use can alter heart rate, contractility, preload, or afterload. The art of anesthetizing the cardiac patient lies in minimizing these impacts and tailoring our plans to fit the patient’s unique requirements.

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