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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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Listening to the Profession: Key Takeaways from the CVMA’s Member and Non-Member Surveys

In April, the CVMA conducted its annual membership survey, reaching member and non-member veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, practice managers, and veterinary staff across California. The results help us understand what’s working, where we can improve, and how to better serve the veterinary community. Thank you to all who participated. Your feedback is invaluable! The clearest takeaway from our member surveys is that the vast majority of CVMA members are satisfied with their membership and plan to renew—a strong affirmation that the core value of membership is resonating.

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Prompt Injury Reporting: A Key to Better Claims and Better Care

In today’s workers’ compensation environment, one principle is universally recognized by insurers, regulators, and risk professionals: early reporting leads to better outcomes. Prompt injury reporting is no longer just a procedural task; it is a strategic practice that directly impacts employee wellbeing, claim costs, and overall operational efficiency. For California veterinary practices, where staff routinely face risks like animal handling injuries, bites, scratches, lifting strains, and sharps exposures, timely reporting is especially important. Establishing a culture of reporting all injuries—no matter how minor—can significantly improve both safety outcomes and financial performance.

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New CVMA Benefit: Upnotch, the CVMA’s Peer Mentorship Community​

CVMA members now have access to Upnotch, a free networking and mentorship platform built around professional conversations with no long-term commitments and no pressure.
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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