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

by promoting excellence in veterinary medicine, advancing animal health and welfare, and protecting and enhancing human health.

Get Involved! Be the change you want to see.

Be stronger, together. Each member of the veterinary team is essential to the vitality of the profession. As a PVMA Member, find ways to get involved and grow personally and professionally.
Advocate for the veterinary profession
Develop your professional and personal skill set
Achieve the next milestone in your career
Run a more successful practice
Build a strong veterinary team
Give back to the community and profession

We provide resources vital to the success of our members

Be stronger, together. Each member of the veterinary team is essential to the vitality of the profession. As a PVMA Member, find ways to get involved and grow personally and professionally.

PVMA's Career Center

PVMA’s Career Center lets employers and job seekers post and review positions online. Members get automatic discounts. It's free for job seekers. Employer prices vary based on ad duration and choices.

Classified Ads

Members get discounted classified ads in Keystone Veterinarian Magazine and free ads for relief veterinarians on our website (100-word limit). Access PVMA’s Career Center by creating an account to post or review ads as a Job Seeker or Employer.

Alera Group Small Business Unit

Alera Group Small Business Unit was designed to be a single resource for small to mid-sized businesses to free up time, increase productivity, and allow for the improvement of your business practice.

Certified Safety Training (CST)

Certified Safety Training (CST) leads in veterinary OSHA compliance with 30+ years of experience and Certified Safety Professionals. CST offers customizable programs covering safety topics like bloodborne pathogens and PPE, helping thousands work safer. Members must log in to view content.

Digital Advertising, Sponsoring & Retargeting Program

Boost your practice’s marketing with PVMA’s new partner, The Association Partner. Reach 3,200+ veterinary professionals, including vets, managers, technicians, and students. Members have significant buying power. Access precise, quantifiable opportunities to reach new clients and key industry figures in Pennsylvania.

Communications

The Keystone Veterinarian, our quarterly magazine, informs on veterinary issues, events, legislative news, and PVMA updates. Our weekly Vet Bytes e-newsletter and e-news alerts keep members current with industry news and urgent issues.

Financial Education & Planning with Evaristo Gonzalez

Evaristo “Ever” helps veterinarians with financial decisions, boasting over 15 years of experience. He integrates various strategies into a comprehensive plan. Connect with him on LinkedIn for weekly financial advice in his “Veterinarians Only” group.

On-Hold Messaging

Jim Reed Productions offers PVMA members a customized veterinary on-hold program for $79, saving 20%. A digital play-back machine is $349, saving $100. No monthly fees or contracts. Email jimreedprod@hotmail.com or call 888.546.3949 for details.

Power of 10 Scholarship Program

This 2-year scholarship program develops leadership skills in business, advocacy, wellness, professionalism, career advancement, and management. In the second year, apply these skills by seizing leadership opportunities within PVMA.

5/5

I’ve found that one of the most effective ways of conveying to our senators and representatives the many hats that veterinarians wear is to make regular legislative visits. After sitting with my legislator, I knew that my presence had been worthwhile. In one visit, we brought many important issues to the forefront.

Casey Lynch Kurtz

5/5

There is no other advocate in the Pennsylvania legislature for our views as veterinary professionals than PVMA. If you have no seat at the table, you have no voice in the discussion. That’s why it’s important for each veterinarian to know the issues and do their part to build a relationship with their Representatives and Senator.

Jim Holt

Membership Options

PVMA is dedicated to ensuring the vitality of the veterinary profession, so we have memberships for everyone on your team.

Active Veterinarian
$
335
/yr.
Certified Veterinary Technician
$
65
/yr.
Veterinary Staff
$
50
/yr.
Affinity Partners
$
185
/yr.
Students
FREE
About PVMA Practice Memberships:

Did you know PVMA offers Practice Memberships which includes every member on your team?

Did you know PVMA offers Practice Memberships which includes every member on your team? It is proven that happy teams increase revenue streams. Are you looking to stand out from every other veterinary practice? Look no further than PVMA. We have Practice Memberships available to include your entire staff. With a Practice Membership you get a discounted price for your entire team. The base price is $650; which includes 1 veterinarian and up to 10 additional non-veterinarian staff members.

Still have questions? We’re here to help.

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.

For more information, please contact us at Membership@PaVMA.org