We are dedicated to ensuring the vitality of the veterinary profession…

Yes! PVMA has a membership category for everyone on the veterinary team, as well as for those that support and/or provide services to the veterinary industry. PVMA provides events, resources, and communications, no matter what your role is. Examples include:

• Continuing education for licensed individuals
• Practice management tools for owners and managers, including CVPM credit opportunities
• JumpStart Bootcamps and helpful tools for client-facing staff to improve customer service, telephone skills, filling the appointment book, and providing the ultimate client experience
• Opportunities for industry partners to engage with veterinary professionals to improve their skills and business operations
• Personal well-being resources and initiatives to help you achieve a work/life balance and manage stress and compassion fatigue

As a PVMA member, we want to help you grow and succeed both professionally and personally while fulfilling your passion in the veterinary profession. You’ll receive access to:

• Educational Programs: Not only scientific programs for continuing education and license renewal, but also professional development opportunities in regard to practicing in Pennsylvania, personal well-being, team building, service excellence, leadership, and business management.
• Connections & Communications: PVMA is your dedicated resource for access to information and connection with the veterinary community across Pennsylvania. You’ll receive informative communications regarding veterinary regulations and items of special interest at the state and local level.
• Information and engagement opportunities for advocacy efforts, learning how it affects practicing veterinary medicine in the state of Pennsylvania.

As a PVMA member, we encourage you to become engaged through opportunities such as:

• Contributing to newsletter article and blogs
• Speaking at educational meetings and webinars
• Participating in PVMA committees, task forces and focus groups
• Giving back to the profession with a leadership role within PVMA or Animal Care PA
• Strengthening business skills and leadership development through our Power of 10 Scholarship Program
• Building relationships and work with legislators to protect practicing veterinary medicine in PA
• Volunteering at key events to increase public awareness on animal health, veterinary medicine, and giving back to help animals in need

The PVMA team is a direct resource and connection for our members, saving you time and frustration when looking for answers. Members may contact our Member Services team or access the PVMA Member Portal for assistance with your questions on topics such as legal responsibilities of the profession, PA guidelines, continuing education, pharmacy questions, dog law, and any unique situation you may come across in your daily operations.

PVMA is established as your connection and best advocate for the veterinary community at the state level for Pennsylvania. We build the relationships throughout the year to be the go-to resource and advisor for Pennsylvania lawmakers. This allows a well-balanced and knowledgeable approach to animal health and welfare and public health related issues. PVMA keeps you up to date on the latest bills and proposals, and how they would affect you as a veterinary professional in PA.