The CVMA has committees that address statewide veterinary issues and build leadership skills. Committees usually meet once to twice a year, usually at the CVMA office in Sacramento or virtually.
Committee members are appointed by the CVMA president. The CVMA provides committee members with transportation to and from the airport, a breakfast snack, lunch and a reimbursement of up to $400 to CVMA members for airfare. If you are interested in serving on a committee, download the committee interest form below and contact Dan Baxter at dbaxter@cvma.net.
Explores and suggests solutions on food animal-related issues.
Assesses whether and to what extent the animal welfare policies of the CVMA should differ from those of the AVMA, and whether additional, independent policies relating to the welfare of California’s animals should be adopted by the CVMA.
Seeks individuals from California to serve in AVMA positions and develops suggested policy that can be passed along to the Board of Governors on issues of importance at the AVMA.
Assists in overseeing the activities of the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC), which in turn works in cooperation with a broad range of entities to provide veterinary services to animals in need during declared emergencies.
Assists CVMA staff in putting on continuing education events throughout the year, including through identifying subjects and speakers of interest.
Reviews and recommends the CVMA annual budget to the Board of Governors for approval; makes recommendations on financial policies or procedures to the CVMA’s Treasurer and/or Board for implementation.
This committee focuses on cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion both within the CVMA and in the California veterinary profession as a whole. The work of the committee includes (1) identifying diverse individuals to be leaders of the CVMA, (2) making recommendations for diversity and inclusion-related topics, speakers, and authors in CVMA presentations and publications, and (3) exploring new ways to help promote veterinary medicine as an accessible and welcoming profession to people of all communities, including members of historically underrepresented groups.
The responsibility of this committee is to—in concert with outside financial advisors—direct and oversee the investment of available association funds consistent with the CVMA’s Investment Policy Statement (IPS), and to make adjustments to the IPS when deemed prudent.
The purpose of this committee is to promote, identify, and elect leaders for the CVMA, to review the CVMA’s Constitution, Bylaws, and Policy Manual, and to review and approve award nominations.
Reviews and recommends positions on all legislative activity of the CVMA.
This committee is focused on growing and maintaining a vibrant and engaged membership community.
Acts as the voluntary bipartisan political action arm of organized veterinary medicine in California, raising and distributing funds for the purpose of electing candidates to political office, and encouraging veterinarians to take a more active part in governmental affairs.
Promotes career enhancement and further development of the delivery of veterinary care by RVTs.
To explore possible legislative changes to accommodate a modified streamlined Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship in a High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter environment.
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