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CVMA125: Celebrating Members and 125 Years
To mark its first 125 years, the CVMA will reward members. Enter your name for a chance to win free registration to the CVMA Fall Conference or 2013 membership renewal! The next drawing will be on June 15. Read more…

Join us June 20-June 23, 2013 in Long Beach. Pre-Register by June 11 and save!

SB 688 (Galgiani) Update

May 8, 2013 - SB 688 passes Senate Governance and Finance Committee on a 7-0 vote.

♦ CVMA press release: Legislation Puts Safety First When Buying Pet Medications

♦ CVMA President, Dr. Chris Cowing, speaks at press conference on SB 688 – the medications tax exemption bill.

SB 307 – Sunset Review Legislation

The CVMA responded to recent amendments to SB 307 which supports the continued existence of the Veterinary Medical Board.

Congratulations to the 2013 Award Winners!

Meet the award winners at the Pacific Veterinary Conference in Long Beach, June 20-23. Each honoree will be recognized during the Gala Awards Ceremony on June 21.

Controlled Substances Transport Legislation - H.R. 1528

Last year, California veterinarians were notified by the Drug Enforcement Agency that it is illegal for them to carry and use controlled substances outside of their registered location. Read more......

Revised Form I-9

All employers must be using the new Form I-9 by May 7 at the time of hire for all new employees. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of Form I-9 for use in verifying employment eligibility. Read more......

Save with a New CVMA Member Benefit Program

The CVMA is proud to announce a valuable, new member benefit program. See how much you can save on your credit card processing fees with Infintech!

Sunset Review Letter from the CVMA
CVMA cites unlicensed activity and complaint resolution delays in as top priorities in Legislature’s review of the Veterinary Medical Board.
♦ What is Sunset Review?
♦ Sunset Review Timeline
♦ VMB Sunset Review Report

CVMA Surveys Animal Disaster Stakeholders Across the State

New Background Check Requirement
AB 1839, which goes into effect January 1, 2013, requires veterinary assistants that have access to controlled substances to be background checked. Read more....

CURES Reporting Program Reinstituted
Practices that dispense controlled substances can now submit weekly reports online.
♦ 2013 CURES Update
♦ Atlantic Associates Press Release
♦ Sample CURES Reporting Form
♦ DOJ CURES Website

Don Low/CVMA Practitioner Fellowship
Enhance your knowledge and skills and earn 72 CEUs! Applications due May 10!

CVMA Members - find out how to track your CE in your Personal CE Record

CVMA CVA Program

The CVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant program gives unregistered assistants employed in a veterinary practice, the opportunity to advance their knowledge and learn the skills needed to increase their value as a member of the veterinary practice team.