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
Share your knowledge and experience
Member Benefits
Members of our association are eligible for a full array of benefits and services. Your membership is an investment that can translate into significant cost savings to you at work and at home and help us achieve our mission as your association!
PVMA’s Career Center
PVMA’s Career Center allows employers and job seekers to post and review positions online. Members receive an automatic discount when creating an account. The career center is free for job seekers. Prices vary for employers posting an ad based on choices made including how long the ad runs.
Classified Ads
Members are eligible for discounted classified advertising in our Keystone Veterinarian Magazine. In addition, relief veterinarians offering their services may run free ads on our website. There is a 100-word limit on ads. Members also have access to PVMA’s Career Center. Just create an account, select Job Seeker or Employer, and post or review ads.
You can submit an ad through our website.
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.
We provide services with national scope, yet maintain the local service that the small business community requires. We encourage you to check out our services, our success stories with satisfied clients, benefits and pricing available only through PVMA membership, and determine whether a partnership with Alera Group SBU makes sense for you and your business.
Visit Alera Group SBU or call (717) 287-8172 to get more information.
Certified Safety Training (CST)
Certified Safety Training (CST) is the leader in veterinary OSHA compliance. Backed by more than 30 years of industry experience and Certified Safety Professionals, CST matches industry expertise with customizable programming to make sure that customers have the highest-quality safety programs, plans, training, and advice. From bloodborne pathogens to hazard communications to personal protective equipment to dozens of other topics, CST’s Certified Safety Professionals have successfully helped thousands of employees work safer and smarter. Members must be logged in to their account to view content.
Digital Advertising, Sponsoring & Retargeting Program
Step up your practice’s marketing game and grow your digital audience with PVMA’s new partner, The Association Partner.
- Reach 3,200+ highly-qualified veterinary industry professionals; including veterinarians, practice owners, practice managers, certified veterinary technicians, and veterinary students.
- Members have an average buying power of $1M on products, services, and education for their practice.
- The Association Partner offers precise, quantifiable, and sophisticated opportunities to reach new clients, PVMA Members, event attendees, and other key builders throughout Pennsylvania!
Communications
The Keystone Veterinarian is our quarterly magazine, keeping you informed on veterinary issues, upcoming events, legislative and regulatory news, and what’s going on in PVMA and with fellow colleagues. Our Vet Bytes e-newsletter is sent out once a week to keep members up to date with industry news and trends. E-news alerts are sent out as urgent issues arise.
Financial Education & Planning with Evaristo Gonzalez, CFP®, CLU®, RICP®, WMCP®
Evaristo “Ever” is dedicated to leading veterinarians through their biggest financial commitments and decisions. With more than 15 years’ experience, he works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them build and protect their wealth. He utilizes a process which integrates a wide range of financial strategies that organizes his clients’ financial world, into a consolidated, comprehensive plan. He has been featured in PVMA’s professional development courses, speaking engagements, and is often featured in our quarterly magazine, Keystone Veterinarian. Contact him on Linkedin to be added to his “Veterinarians Only” group to plan out your financial future, where he provides helpful advice every week.
On-Hold Messaging
For more than a decade, Jim Reed Productions has specialized in veterinary on-hold marketing programs. PVMA Members are eligible for a standard 3-4 minute customized veterinary on-hold program for $79. This is a 20% savings. In addition, a digital play-back machine is just $349, a savings of $100. There are no monthly fees, contracts to sign, equipment to lease, or further obligation. To learn more about this special PVMA opportunity, please email Jim Reed directly at jimreedprod@hotmail.com or call 888.546.3949. Also be sure to check out Vet Bytes for that month’s worksheet of topics.
Be a TLC Participating Practice
Our charitable arm, Animal Care PA, allows YOU, our valued member, to take advantage of this program! When a client comes in with a sick animal but does not have the means to pay for their care, you can submit a request for a veterinary care grant through the TLC Program. The program does not cost anything for PVMA Members. All you need to do is enroll!
Power of 10 Scholarship Program
This 2-year scholarship program allows you to step up and learn leadership skills in key concepts of business, advocacy, wellness, professionalism, career advancement, & management. The second year is a chance to take those newly acquired skills and use them by seizing opportunities to lead within PVMA.
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
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 Pricing
PVMA is dedicated to ensuring the vitality of the veterinary profession, so we have memberships for everyone on your team.
Which best describes you?
Below are the annual dues rates. Anyone who joins today will receive membership the remainder of 2023 and all of 2024, with membership expiring 12/31/2024.
Best price
Active Veterinarian
- $335/ yr.
Recent Graduates
- $240/ yr.
Government, Academic or Part-Time Veterinarian
- $185/ yr.
Out-Of-State Veterinarian
- $185/ yr.
Certified Veterinary Technician
- $65/ yr.
Practice Manager
- $50/ yr.
Veterinary Assistant
- $50/ yr.
Veterinary Office/Support Staff
- $50/ yr.
Industry Partner
- $160/ yr.
Veterinary Student
- $FREE/mo
Veterinary Technician Student
- $FREE/mo
Guest Account
- $FREE/mo
- Create a Guest Account to stay in the loop on all PVMA events and for faster registration.
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 $615; which includes 1 veterinarian and up to 10 additional non-veterinarian staff members.
Still have questions? We’re here to help.
Do you have memberships for anyone in 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
How could a PVMA Membership help me?
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.
How can a PVMA Membership help me become more involved in the veterinary profession?
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
How can a PVMA Membership save time and frustration for Practice Managers & Owners?
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.
How does a PVMA Membership help the veterinary profession?
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.