California Veterinary Medical Association

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.