Welcome to California Veterinary Medical Association​

I am one lucky President. Why, you say? Well, the CVMA Board of Governors has decided to change the Board year term from a business year (July 1 to June 30) to a simple calendar year (January 1 to December 31). We have made that change for several reasons. First, this aligns with the legislative year. State Senate and Assembly Bills are filed in February, run through committees over the next several months, finish off on each floor in the summer, and then end up on the governor’s desk by October. So, for bills we support, the Board can see those bills through their whole journey. For the legislation that we hope to stop, the same team stays locked in to fight them.

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.