This article was originally printed in the July/August 2025 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine.

The CVMA is forming a new Education Committee, and we’re looking for members passionate about continuing education to get involved! This committee will play a key role in shaping and supporting our continuing education (CE) programs year-round. By contributing your expertise, you’ll help ensure our CE offerings stay current, high-quality, and impactful—empowering veterinary professionals in their ongoing career growth.

Committee responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the planning and execution of CE programs, such as the Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet), Spring and Fall Seminars, the Food Animal and Equine Medicine Seminars, and webinars;
• Reviewing and refining program content, delivery, and structure to meet members’ evolving needs;
• Suggesting topics and speakers for future CE offerings;
• Reviewing participant feedback;
• Working with CVMA staff on effective promotion and outreach;
• Supporting outreach to potential CE speakers; and
• Promoting CE programs to relevant veterinary communities, ensuring a broad and diverse participation.

The Education Committee will consist of up to 11 members, including representation from the following veterinary specialties and areas of expertise:

• Avian/Exotics
  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Emergency Critical Care
• Equine
• One Health
• Practice Management
• Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Small Animal Surgery
• Technician
• Wellness

This diverse composition will ensure that the committee has the necessary breadth of knowledge to develop programs that meet the needs of a wide range of veterinary professionals. Committee members will serve a three-year term, with the option to renew once.

Interested in helping shape veterinary CE? Fill out an interest form by clicking here, and become a founding member of our Education Committee!