1) CVMA’s Constitution and Bylaws allow for the formation of new geographic or non-geographic constituent VMAs.
2) Forming a New Constituent Association
a) Twenty-five CVMA members required to form a new constituent association.
i) Petition CVMA Board of Governors in writing of intent to form new constituent association.
ii) Twenty-five CVMA member signatures on letter(s) indicating desire to form new association.
3) Twenty CVMA members required to continue a constituent association.
4) House of Delegates Representation
a) One Delegate and One Alternate Delegate for 150 CVMA members
(1) Weighted Vote – One Vote per 15 CVMA members
b) Two Year Terms – Three Term Maximum
5) A CVMA member may join multiple constituent VMAs, but representation to the House of Delegates must be assigned to only one of these groups. Generally, a specific member’s vote is assigned to the local, geographic association representing the member’s address as listed in our database.
a) CVMA members belonging to more than one constituent association must certify in writing, which association will represent them in the House of Delegates.
Note: If you wish to see a list of CVMA’s current constituent associations, please refer to the CVMA Bylaws constituent association section on our web site.
The by-laws of the CVMA allow two kinds of associations to be represented. Most members come from geographical associations, but there are several that represent non-geographical “affinity” interests.
Interested members must notify the CVMA executive director of their intent to be represented in a non-geographical association.
We encourage you to maintain your membership in your local geographic veterinary medical association. A CVMA member may join multiple constituent VMAs, but representation to the CVMA House of Delegates must be assigned to only one of these groups. By returning one of the “Letters of Intent to Join” (see below) to the CVMA you will be electing to be represented by a non-geographic association in the CVMA House of Delegates.
Highlights:
Note: Members must attend 2 meetings per year.
ACVMA Office:
E-mail address: ACVMA@aol.com
Website: acvma.com/
Officers:
President
Ashley McCaughan, DVM
Business: (510) 939-8340
Vice President
Erica Anderson, DVM
Business: (510) 338-3473
Treasurer
Karen Buchinger, DVM
Business: (510) 523-1626
Executive Director
Jennifer Perry
Business: (510) 857-9762
CVMA Governor
Peter Mangold, DVM
CVMA Delegates
Eleanor Dunn, DVM
Business: (510) 350-8538
Ashley McCaughan, DVM
Business: (510) 939-8340
(Cities of Acton, Agua Dulce, Edwards, Lake Hughes, Lake LA, Lancaster, Leona Valley, Littlerock, Newhall, Palmdale, Pearblossom, Quartz Hill, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Santa Clarita, and Tehachapi)
Officers:
None
CVMA Delegate
none
Fresno and Madera Counties
Office Address:
CCVMA
1639 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703
Email: ccvma@outlook.com
Website: https://www.ccvma.net/
Officers:
President
Marcy Rosendale, DVM
Business: (559) 875-0071
Vice President
Carrin Page, DVM
Treasurer
Ramzi Eid, DVM
Business: (559) 434-4000
Secretary
KC Schreiber, DVM
CE Coordinator
Mark Nample, DVM
CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387
CVMA Delegate
Cheryl Waterhouse, DVM
Business: (559) 434-4000
Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at the Lafayette Park Hotel
Office Address and Contact Name:
Deborah Dobbs, Executive Director
Contra Costa County VMA
16 Santa Ana Place
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Business: (925) 935-2026
Fax: (925) 906-0922
Email: info@ccvma.org
Website: ccvma.org
Officers:
President
Louisa Asseo, DVM
Business: (925) 954-8087
Vice-President
Ilana Halperin, DVM
Executive Director
Deborah Dobbs, CAE
Business: (925) 935-2026
Secretary/Treasurer
Peter Mangold, DVM
Business: (925) 837-7246
CVMA Governor
Peter Mangold, DVM
CVMA Delegates
Louisa Asseo, DVM
Heather Moore, DVM
CVMA Alternate Delegates
Risa Barrett-Allison, DVM
Suzanne Lee, DVM
CVMA Delegate
George Dyke, DVM
CVMA Alternate Delegate
Michael Manno, DVM
Delegate
TBD
President
TBD
Secretary-Treasurer
TBD
CVMA Delegate
TBD
Delegate
Diana Bauer, DVM
Business: (415) 476-1801
Alternate Delegate
Julian Castaneda, DVM
Delegate
Leslie Sklena, DVM
(Parts of San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties, including the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Lockeford, and Galt)
Mission:
Advance the science and art of veterinary medicine in all its branches including its relationship to public health, the biological sciences, and agriculture.
Website: https://deltavma.com/
Officers:
President
Richard Turner, DVM
Business: (209) 334-4257
Vice-President
Hayden Webster, DVM
Business: (209) 368-5166
Treasurer
Jenny Wu, DVM
Secretary
Elisabeth Klapstein, DVM
Business: (209) 727-3663
CVMA Governors
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Phone: (209) 384-7387
Keith Rode, DVM
Business: (530) 666-2461
CVMA Delegate
Jenny Wu, DVM
CVMA Alternate Delegate
Samantha Vu, DVM
(Humboldt and Del Norte Counties)
HIGHLIGHTS:
For information on continuing education events, please contact Becky Reimers, 800-762-4800 ext. 2261, email: breimers@mwivet.com.
Officers:
President
Jennifer Tavares, DVM
Business: (707) 768-4200
3711Vice-President
Haley Williams, DVM
Business: (707) 822-5124
Treasurer
Samantha Burk, DVM
Business: (707) 822-4885
Secretary
Tamara Reynolds, DVM
Business: (707) 822-5124
CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711
CVMA Delegate
TBD
Alternate Delegate
TBD
(Kern County)
President
TBD
Secretary/Treasurer
Rose Rakow, DVM
Business: (661) 327-5571
CVMA Governor
TBD
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(Marin County)
Office Address:
Marin County VMA
PO Box 9726
Rafael, CA 94912-9726
Website: http://marinvets.org/
Mission:
The MCVMA, through the work of its Executive Board and members, advances veterinary science, promotes a fraternal feeling among its members, protects the rights and privileges of veterinarians and elevates the standards of the profession.
Meetings:
The Marin County VMA meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
Officers
President
Erin Smythe-Morey, DVM
Business: (415) 456-4342
Vice-President
Marcella Harb-Hauser, DVM & Aarti Sabhlok, DVM
Business: (415) 456-4342
Treasurer
Carla Robin, DVM
Business: (415) 456-4342
CE Coordinator
Kelly Pipkin, DVM
Business: (415) 454-8204
CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711
CVMA Delegate
Kathleen Olson, DVM
CVMA Alternate Delegate
Erin Smythe-Morey, DVM
(Mendocino and Lake Counties)
CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(Merced and Mariposa counties)
Mission Statement: Dedicated to the highest professional standards of service and care for animals, and their owners, and committed to improving our communities through personal and professional service.
Website: vets4merced.com or vets4mariposa.com
President
Jon Klingborg, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387
Treasurer
Stephen Gregg, DVM
Business: (209) 383-5050
CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(North Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties)
Mission Statement: “The objectives of the Mid-Coast Veterinary Medical Association shall be to provide a forum for the discussion of issues of importance to the veterinary profession and encourage continuing education for the advancement of the science and art of veterinary medicine. The association shall develop an official position on appropriate subjects and shall promote the ethical humane and scientific treatment of sick and injured animals.”
Highlights: The Mid-Coast VMA was established in 1947. The association has a membership of 110 large and small animal veterinarians from San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties. Monthly small animal meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month. Large animal meetings are held sporatically throughout the year.
Office Address:
PO Box 925
Pismo Beach, CA 93448
Email: midcoastvma@gmail.com
Officers:
President
Jeff Hall, DVM
Business: (503) 348-1484
Vice-President/CE Coordinator
Louisa Cammidge, DVM
Business: (415) 847-1482
Treasurer
TBD
Executive Secretary
Michelle Wright
Member-At-Large/Board Member
Rebecca Staple, DVM
CVMA Governor
Patrick Connolly, DVM
Business: (805) 498-3684
CVMA Delegate
Louisa Cammidge, DVM
Business: (415) 847-1482
CVMA Alternate Delegate
TBD
Established in 1962, MBAVMA is a community association of Monterey and Santa Cruz County veterinarians. We are a local chapter of the California Veterinary Medical Association. We provide networking, continuing education, and collaboration for our members.
Website: https://mbavma.com/
(Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties)
President
Ann Gratzek, DVM
Business: (831) 658-3321
Vice President
Theresa Arteaga, DVM
Business: (831) 242-0978
Executive Secretary
Emma Sanchez
Business: (831) 899-4838
CVMA Governor
Patrick Connolly, DVM
Business: (805) 498-3684
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(El Dorado and Placer Counties)
President
Chris Garden, DVM
Business: (530) 644-6011
CVMA Governor
Keith Rode, DVM
Business: (530) 666-2461
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(Napa and Solano Counties)
Napa-Solano VMA email address: nsvma.org@gmail.com
Website: http://www.nsvma.org/
President
Brenda Sholtens, DVM
Business: (707) 864-1444
Vice President
Peter Ellis, DVM
Business: (707) 864-1444
Secretary/Treasurer
Valerie Christiansen, DVM
Business: (707) 553-8363
Executive Assistant
Nancy Mathews
CVMA Governor
Peter Mangold, DVM
CVMA Delegate
Chris Shacoski, DVM
Business: (707) 864-1444
(Butte, Colusa, Plumas and Sutter Counties)
Mission Statement: “North Valley VMA is a non-profit corporation (category Mutual Benefit). Our purpose is to promote fellowship and the exchange of scientific information between our members and to encourage participation in continuing education.”
Officers
President
Scott Hamilton, DVM
Business: (530) 891-5707
Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Suzanne Hanson, DVM
Business: (530) 342-7387
CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sierra, Tehama, and Trinity Counties)
Upcoming Meetings:
For information on upcoming C.E. seminars, please contact Becky Reimers, 800-762-4800 ext. 2261, email: breimers@mwivet.com.
Officers
President
Chavon Pryor, DVM
Vice-President
Nina Akana, DVM
Business: (530) 340-1103
Treasurer
Amanda Neligh, DVM
Business: (530) 365-8122
Secretary
Robert Lydon, DVM
CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calavares, and San Joaquin Counties)
Office Address:
Northern San Joaquin VMA
PO Box 5257
Modesto, CA 95352
Business: (209) 523-6069
nsjvma@gmail.com
Website
Officers:
President
Elizabeth Cox, DVM
Vice President
Blaine Melody, DVM
Treasurer
Paul Sessa, DVM
Business: (209) 545-9590
Secretary
TBD
Stanislaus County Rep.
Tiffany Cardoza, DVM
Associate Rep.
Amy Fitzpatrick
CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387
CVMA Delegate
Heather Bessoff, DVM
CVMA Alternate Delegate
Jennifer Brinson, DVM
(Riverside and San Bernardino Counties)
Highlights:
The OBVMA usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
President
Marshall Scott, DVM
Business: (951) 685-3331
Vice-President
James White, DVM
Business: (909) 706-8620
Executive Secretary
Carol Milam
Business: (951) 780-8477
Program Chairman
Marion Hammarlund, DVM
Business: (951) 687-2373
CVMA Governor
TBD
CVMA Delegate
TBD
(San Mateo County)
Highlights:
The PVMA meets on the third Tuesday of every other month (the odd numbered months).
Officers:
President/Peer Review Rep.
G.G. Comet Riggs, DVM
Business: (650) 610-9501
Vice President
Kristine Siao, DVM
Business: (650) 610-9501
Treasurer
Tiffany Steers,DVM
CVMA Governor
Julia Lewis, DVM
CVMA Alternate Delegate
Chris Cowing, DVM
Business: (650) 377-0822
(Sonoma County)
Email: tiffany.rovai@vcahospitals.com
Website: https://www.redwoodempirevma.org/
President
Lisa Schweid, DVM
Business: (707) 573-8252
Vice President
TBD
Treasurer
TBD
Executive Secretary
Tiffany Rovai
Business: (707) 584-4343
Email: tiffany.rovai@vcahospitals.com
Member-At-Large
Hal Hawkins
CE Coordinator
TBD
CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711
CVMA Delegate
Carley Jones, DVM
Email: Carley.jones@vca.com
Delegates
Teri Adamson, RVT
Business: (800) 255-2403
Nicole Dickerson, RVT
Kristi Pawlowski, RVT
Bryson Plater, RVT
Business: (805) 528-4111
Leah Shufelt, RVT
Business: (760) 431-2273
Marie Ussery, RVT
Business: (530) 865-5634
Alternate Delegates
Sharon Burns, RVT
Laressa Dimalanta, RVT
Business: (408) 960-0161
Heather Ryan, RVT
Business: (858) 271-5515
Jo Woodison, RVT
Business: (650) 417-7243
(Alpine, Amador, Nevada, Sacramento, Yolo and Yuba Counties)
Mission Statement: “Striving to advance the science and art of veterinary medicine.”
Highlights:
Office Address and Contact Person:
Kristi Pawlowski, RVT, Executive Director
10835 Nestlenook Circle
Mather, CA 95655
Business: (916) 618-4700
Email: Kristi@svvma.com
Web Site: http://www.svvma.com/
Officers:
President
Debbie Pettit, DVM
Business: (530) 305-9195
President-Elect
Ashley Nola, DVM
Business: (916) 618-4700
Treasurer
Chris Wong, DVM
Business: (916) 362-3111
Executive Director
Kristi Pawlowski, RVT
Business: (916) 747-2294
Executive Secretary
Amber Monsen
ambermmonsen@gmail.com
CVMA Governor
Keith Rode, DVM
Business: (530) 666-2461
CVMA Delegates
Kristina Netherwood, DVM
Business: (530) 417-3009
Ken Pawlowski, DVM
Business: (916) 838-6738
Chris Wong, DVM
Business: (916) 362-3111
CVMA Alternate Delegate
Linzey Leinart, DVM
linzey.leinart@vca.com
Nicole Mora, DVM
nicole.i.mora@gmail.com
Brent Wooden, DVM
Business: (916) 342-7552
(Imperial and San Diego Counties)
Mission:
The objective of the SDCVMA is to promote the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health and animal welfare; to nurture a collegial spirit among its members; to advocate for the rights and privileges of veterinarians, particularly those of San Diego and Imperial Counties; and to elevate the standards of the profession.
Office Address and Contact Person:
San Diego County VMA
Email: sdcvma@aol.com
Website: sdcvma.org/
Officers:
President
Caroline Seitz, DVM
Business: (619) 584-8418
President-Elect
Tonya Gossard, DVM
Business: (619) 584-8418
Vice-President
Grant Mayne, DVM
Business: (909) 436-8769
Secretary/Treasurer
Zarah Hedge, DVM
Business: (619) 299-7012
Association Executive Director
Michelle Hornick
Business: (619) 640-9587
Email: mailto:sdcvmaMichelle@aol.com
CVMA Governors
Jodi Woods, DVM
Phone #: (760) 436-3215
CVMA Delegates
Miguel Constantino, DVM
Phone #: (619) 847-3795
Megan Gibbings, DVM
Phone #: (619) 444-9491
Leejoan Ma, DVM
Phone #: (408) 921-4695
CVMA Alternate Delegates
Laura Halsey, DVM
Phone #: (619) 462-6820
(San Francisco County)
Website: http://www.sfvma.net/
President
Amy Lightstone BVSc, DVM
Email: sfvmapresident@gmail.com
Vice-President
Anna DeVincenzi, DVM
Email: sfvmavp@gmail.com
Treasurer
Keely Commins, DVM
Business: (415) 753-8485
Email: sfvmatreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary/Staff
Tiffany Hahn, DVM
Email: sfvmasecretary@gmail.com
CVMA Governor
Julia Lewis, DVM
CVMA Delegate
TBD
CVMA Alternate Delegate
TBD
(South Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties)
Website: http://sbvvma.org/
President
Diana Donckels, DVM
Business: (850) 856-0290
Vice-President
TBD
Treasurer
Jeffrey K. Saur, DVM
Secretary
Christina Sisk, DVM
Business: (805) 964-4777
CE Coordinator
Georgina Sullos, DVM
Business: (805) 899-2944
CVMA Governor
Patrick Connolly, DVM
Business: (805) 498-3684
CVMA Delegates
Sarah Gray, DVM
Business: (805) 701-7664
Thomas Morrison, DVM
Business: (970) 420-2679
(Santa Clara County)
Email: info@scvvma.org
PO Box 3452, Saratoga, CA 95070
Website: https://www.santaclaravalleyvma.org/
President
Jeni Goedken, DVM
Business: (408) 475-2529
Vice-President
Leigh Stevens, DVM
Business: (650) 224-2780
Treasurer
Michelle Griffin, DVM
Business: (408) 779-6867
Secretary
Emily Shani, DVM
Business: (669) 342-7472
CVMA Governor
Julia Lewis, DVM
CVMA Delegate
Cristie Kamiya, DVM
Alternate Delegate
Jeni Goedken, DVM
(Los Angeles and Orange Counties)
Mission:
The primary purpose of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association shall be the advancement of the science and art of veterinary medicine; the conservation and protection of animal health, including its relationship to public health and in general, the betterment of the veterinary profession.
In connection with this last object, by fostering continuing education programs,this Association may give opportunities to it’s members for the interchange of knowledge and the improvement of their skills.
Office Address and Contact Person:
Southern California VMA
5576 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Business: (714) 821-7493
Fax: (714) 821-7213
Email: scvmainfo@scvma.org
SCVMA Web Site
Officers:
President
Karla Nichols, DVM
Business: (714) 821-7493
Vice-President
Megan Nowell, DVM
Business: (562) 377-5595
Treasurer
Adam Gerstein, DVM
Business: (323) 363-6521
Executive Director
Jennifer Hawkins, DVM
Business: (714) 796-6417
Email: jhawkins@scvma.org
Assistant Director/Peer Review Representative
Lucy Perez, DVM
Business: (714) 821-7493
Email: lperez@scvma.org
CVMA Governors
Jennifer Hawkins, DVM
Business: (714) 796-6417
Peter Vogel, DVM
Business: (714) 241-9001
Misty Hirschbein, DVM
Business: (661) 747-1149
CVMA Delegates
Raymond De Villa, DVM
Inez Del Pino, DVM
Julio Lopez, DVM
Georgina Marquez, DVM
Karla Nichols, DVM
Brittin Ross, DVM
Evelyn Sagastume, DVM
Business: (626) 414-5919
Helene Tolliver, DVM
Business: (310) 393-8218
Laura Weatherford, DVM
Business: (714) 544-3124
CVMA Alternate Delegates
Karryssa Fenderson, DVM
Adam Gerstein, DVM
Nicole Mai Hui, DVM
Carissa Jones, DVM
Business: (562) 940-6898
Tricia Nguyen, DVM
Megan Nowell, DVM
Business: (714) 670-7875
Susan Sanchez, DVM
Joanne Sohn, DVM
Business: (909) 869-2219
(Tulare and Kings Counties)
President/Treasurer
Gerald Koenig, DVM
Business: (559) 685-8387
Secretary
Jamie Wilson, DVM
Business: (559) 784-7836
Program Coordinator – Large Animal
Phillip Jardon, DVM
CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387
CVMA Delegate
TBD
CVMA Alternate Delegate
TBD
Delegate
Alexis McBride, class of 2026
Delegate
Gillian Angliss Glaser, DVM
Business: (909) 865-2433
Delegate
Samantha Rosander, class of 2026