Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Membership Benefits & Services

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Are you taking full advantage of your CVMA membership? The CVMA provides exclusive services and discount programs to its members. In many cases, the savings enjoyed by CVMA members more than cover the cost of your annual membership dues.

Business / Financial / Legal Services

CVMA Exclusive Insurance Program:

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Home and Auto Insurance:

For more than 20 years, the Co-operators have been working with Canadian organizations like the CVMA to provide group auto and home insurance. Through the CVMA Insurance Program, members get exceptional coverage and preferred rates that you simply won’t get anywhere else. So why pay more for your auto and home insurance? With the Co-operators Group Insurance you’ll get the service you deserve, starting with an easy, no-obligation quote. CVMA members can click here for an online home or auto quote or call 1-866-860-CVMA(2862) to speak with a representative.

CVMA Business Management Program:

The CVMA has teamed up with the provincial veterinary associations to provide economic research and data analysis on a national scope for the delivery of provincial suggested fee guides and various economic reports under the CVMA Business Management Program. CVMA members also have access to the online National Benchmarking Program which provides instant feedback to help you assess your practice’s economic performance. The Business Management Program is co-sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc., Petplan Insurance, Schering-Plough Animal Health and Scotiabank.

National Benchmarking Program:

Provided in collaboration with the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), these online interactive tools provide instant feedback to help practice owners assess their practice's economic performance and compare with similar-type practices in their own province, in Canada, or in the U.S. CVMA members can log on and access this online service on www.canadianveterinarians.net

VetLaw™ Online Legal Advice Column

Do you have a legal question to ask a lawyer who is an expert on veterinary law? CVMA members can get free general legal advice from Mr. Doug Jack, LL.B by submitting their request through the VetLaw™ Quick Link on the homepage of www.canadianveterinarians.net. As a member you can also consult the digest of previously-asked questions and answers.

Online Classified Advertising

Special rates for CVMA members submitting a classified ad through The Canadian Veterinary Journal's online classifieds. Classified ads are posted within one business day and listed for 30 days. All ads submitted by the 4th of the month will also appear in the following month's print issue. For classified or corporate advertising information contact Ms. Laima Laffitte at 613.673.2659 or e-mail llaffitte@cvma-acmv.org.

National Summer Job Registry

CVMA members can post summer employment opportunities availavle in their practice directly online. This information is accessible online by all students at the four Canadian veterinary colleges from January to June. Posting and searching on the National Summer Job registry is free for veterinary students and members of the CVMA.

Merchant Discounts:

Scotiabank and Chase Paymentech offer preferred merchant rates to CVMA members. Call Chase Paymentech at 1.877.552.5533 and identify yourself as a CVMA member to find out current rates.
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Customized Banking Services:

CVMA members can take advantage of the Scotia Professional Plan (SPP), an all-inclusive banking package that meets the specialized financial needs of veterinary professionals. Whether you are a practice owner, an associate or salaried veterinarian, or a veterinary student, the SPP connects you to the best financial solutions and advice today and as your needs evolve in the future. For more information, contact your local Scotiabank branch and ask for the SPP for veterinarians or visit www.scotiabank.com

Student Loan Program:

For more information on the best student loan program available to veterinary students, please visit any Scotiabank branch or visit www.scotiabank.com

Publications / Communications / Information

www.canadianveterinarians.net

Online resources, information, tools and services are available exclusively to CVMA members and veterinary students at www.canadianveterinarians.net. Contact the CVMA office to obtain your personal CVMA ID / password and log on to explore the site and consult the extensive resources and information it contains.

www.animalhealthcare.ca

This public Web site, developed and administered by the CVMA, provides animal health care information and general advice from Canadian veterinarians. www.animalhealthcare.ca is dedicated specifically to meeting the information needs of Canadian animal owners while at the same time promoting veterinary care. You can refer your clients in all confidence to this reliable Web resource.

Journals and Publications:

Free to CVMA members! The Canadian Veterinary Journal (monthly), the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research (quarterly), and the CVMA Source Guide & Annual Directory. CVMA members can also log on and consult the Publications section of the CVMA member Web site for other valuable online publications and client relations / education materials - many are free of charge!!

Stay Connected:

Members can stay in tune with current veterinary issues and information with Online From 339, the CVMA's electronic newsletter, receive timely updates on advocacy issues and need-to-know news stories delivered through the CVMA's broadcast e-mails and fax blasts, and links to news articles posted in the News section of the CVMA member Web site. To ensure you stay connected, review and update your profile directly online on a regular basis.

CVMA Annual Convention:

Mark your calendar and come take advantage of the continuing education sessions, workshops, networking, class reunions, industry exhibits, awards, presentations, open veterinary summit, and the social evening. The entire veterinary team is welcome to attend. CVMA members save $100.00 on the general registration fee. Contact the CVMA office at 1-800-567-2862 ext. 123 for details.

Professional Recognition: Awards & Honours

In recognition and support of excellence in your profession, CVMA members are invited to nominate candidates for annual CVMA Awards. Consult the Awards and Honours section of the CVMA Web site for the complete list of awards and information on the nomination process.

Animal Health Week:

CVMA members can take advantage of discounted prices on Animal Heatlh Health Week merchandise and of online promotional marketing tools to plan events in their communities. This annual national public awareness campaign, organized by the CVMA, is the perfect opportunity for veterinarians and their practice teams to celebrate their contribution to the betterment of animal health in their communities. For more information on this year's campaign, visit www.canadianveterinarians.net/news-events-animal.aspx or contact the CVMA office.

Other Programs / Services

Vehicle & Equipment Leasing / Purchase of Fleet Rates:

For information contact Somerville National Leasing and Rentals Ltd. at 416.752.6262, toll-free at 1.800.461.0404 or visit www.somervilleauto.com.

Petro Canada Fleet Card Program:

Earn Petro-Points now! Fleet, gasoline and fuel discount available at any Petro Canada service station across Canada. For more infomation contact the CVMA at 1-800-567-2862 or visit www.petro-canada.ca.

Advocacy

Your membership in the CVMA enables you and your profession to not only have a strong presence and voice in Canada with regards to national veterinary and public health issues, but also assures the CVMA's ability to effectively defend and advance the collective interests of Canadian veterinarians through a number of initiatives:

Government relations / lobbying
Member and stakeholder consultations on animal welfare and national veteirnary issues
Research and development of position statements
The Canadian Veterinary Reserve
Promotion of the profession through collaborative public relations campaigns