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Membership Benefits & Services
Membership > Membership Benefits & Services
CVMA Member Benefits and Services Are you taking full advantage of your CVMA membership? The CVMA provides exclusive benefits and discount products and services to its members. In many instances, the savings enjoyed by CVMA members more than cover the cost of the annual membership dues. Below is a partial list of some of the benefits and services available to you. Visit http://canadianveterinarians.net or contact the CVMA’s Member Services at 1.800.567.CVMA (2862) for more information. NEW! CVMA’s Car Rental Discounts and Benefits
CVMA members can now receive exclusive car rental discounts and benefits through National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. If you are a CVMA member, login now and click here NOTE: You need to sign up for the Emerald Club before March 31, 2012 in order to receive your free life-time membership. NEW! CVMA Hotel Discount Program
CVMA members have online access to a worldwide inventory of hotels at unbeatable rates. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, you can save as much as 50% and take advantage of below-market rates averaging between 5 to 20% better than other popular online hotel booking services. If you are a CVMA member, login now to access this exclusive discount program. Or visit http://canadianveterinarians.net/hotel-discount-program.aspx Business / Financial / Legal Services CVMA Insurance Program:
Designed exclusively for veterinarians and overseen by the CVMA for the better protection of its members. Members joining the CVMA insurance program are guaranteed a minimum 10% reduction off their current premium for equivalent or superior coverage. Professional liability, commercial protected self-insurance, employee group health benefits, individual life, disability and home and auto coverage are available at the most competitive rates. Contact Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions at 1.866.860.CVMA (2862) or visit http://canadianveterinarians.net/insurance.aspx. CVMA Business Management Program:
VetLaw™ Online Legal Advice Column
Need some legal advice? Do you have a question to ask a lawyer who is an expert on veterinary law? Send your question through the VetLaw ™ Quick Link on the CVMA member website and lawyer, Mr. Doug Jack, LL.B. will provide free general legal advice. Members can also consult the digest of previously-asked questions and answers. Online Classified Advertising (The CVJ) Members receive a 50% discount on classified ads in The Canadian Veterinary Journal. Classified ads are posted online within one business day and listed for 30 days. Ads submitted by the 4th of the month will also appear in the next print issue of The CVJ. Submit your text online or for classified or corporate advertising information contact Ms. Laima Laffitte at 613.673.2659 or at llaffitte@cvma-acmv.org . Guidelines for the Successful Employment of Graduates
This 60-page booklet, produced by the CVMA, provides a framework of discussion for practice owners and for newly graduated associates or more experienced associates seeking employment. The booklet is free to members and can be obtained by contacting the CVMA office or by downloading it directly from the member section of the association Website. Petro-Canada SuperPass™ Program
Enroll in the Petro-Canada SuperPass™ credit card program and take advantage of the numerous benefits offered to CVMA members. Members enjoy substantial savings such as 2.0 cents/litre discount on gasoline and diesel fuel and 5% discount on parts and labour at Certigard locations. To learn more about the program and how you can register, contact the CVMA office at 1.800.567.2862. Adtel ® Telephone Hold Service
Transform your clinic’s on-hold button into a positive business information resource with customized or generic animal health messages provided by the CVMA. Significant savings of up to 63% off published rates for CVMA members. Contact Gerry Gerling at 1.800.661.9999. Preferred Banking Services
Scotia ® Professional Plan (SPP) provides members with an all-inclusive banking package that meets the specialized financial needs of veterinary professionals. As CVMA’s preferred business banking services provider, Scotiabank supports the financial needs of CVMA members whether they are practice owners, associates or salaried veterinarians, or veterinary students. Preferred merchant service discount rates are also available to CVMA members. Contact your local Scotiabank small business account manager or visit http://www.scotiabank.com . Get Growing for Business Program
Scotiabank has launched Get Growing for Business, a dedicated online resource for members of the CVMA. This new website provides valuable information, interactive tools, professional seminar videos and resources to help veterinarians effectively run and grow their practice. To access these online resources, members can click on the Get Growing for Business logo. You will be required to log in using your last name, first name and CVMA ID/password. Staples Advantage
Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, offers an exclusive cost savings program to CVMA members. As a CVMA member, you receive advantageous discounted pricing on your office supply products through the exclusive Net book pricing. You also receive FREE next business day delivery on orders over $50. Under the CVMA group purchasing agreement, Staples Advantage makes buying office products easy for CVMA members by providing competitive pricing, regardless of the size of your business; a full-function, customizable online ordering system; excellent customer care; easy-to-browse catalogues; and a dedicated sales organization designed to meet your business needs. CVMA members can download the application form National Summer Job Posting
Practice owners looking to hire a veterinary student for the summer or a recent graduate can post their summer employment opportunities directly in the online SCVMA National Summer Job Board at http://canadianveterinarians.net. Postings can be viewed by all veterinary students from the five Canadian veterinary colleges. Posting and searching on the National Summer Job Board is free for veterinary students and CVMA members. Publications / Communications / Information CVMA Member Website – canadianveterinarians.net
Online resources, information, tools, publications and services are available exclusively to CVMA members and veterinary students. 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. CVMA Public Website – animalhealthcare.ca
This public Website, developed and administered by the CVMA, provides animal health care information and advice to your clients and to animal owners. All the articles are sourced from Canadian veterinarians and promote veterinary care. Provide us with your own clinic Web URL and we will link it to our public Clinic Finder. You can refer your clients in all confidence to this reliable Web resource. Journals and Publications
The Canadian Veterinary Journal(monthly), the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research (quarterly), and the annual CVMA Source Guide -- all these publications are available to CVMA members! The Publications section of the association Website also contains other valuable online publications and client relations/education materials (many are free of charge). Stay Connected
CVMA members can stay informed on emerging and current veterinary issues. Read Online from 339 – CVMA’s eNewsletter, receive breaking news alerts and timely information by e-mails and fax blasts, and link to news articles posted in the News & Events section of the member Website. To ensure you stay connected, subscribe to CVMA’s RSS news feed, follow us on Twitter, join us on Facebook or connect with your peers through the CVMA Message Board or Discussion Group. Remember to regularly review and update your contact information directly online on the CVMA Website. Professional Development / Networking CVMA Annual Convention Discounted rates offered to CVMA members and student members. Take advantage of the stellar continuing education sessions, wet labs, and networking opportunities for veterinarians and the entire healthcare team. Reunite with former colleagues and friends and enjoy exciting social events. Plan to join us in Halifax in 2011 and in Montréal in 2012. For more information, visit http://canadianveterinarians.net/professional-convention.aspx . CVMA Emerging Leaders Program This new program aims to support and develop leadership skills within Canadian veterinarians and to promote a Canadian leadership within the profession. CVMA members who obtained their DVM within the past 10 years can apply to participate in “The Need to Lead” workshop. Successful applicants receive full sponsorship to attend this exciting space-limited event. For more information, contact the CVMA. Recognition Awards & Honours Each year, the CVMA proudly recognizes and honours those individuals who have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada’s veterinary profession. CVMA members are invited to submit nominations and celebrate the contributions made by fellow veterinarians. Consult the Awards & Honours section of the CVMA Website for the complete list of awards and for information on the nominations and submissions process. External Relations / Public Awareness Campaigns Animal Health Week
CVMA members can take advantage of discounted prices on Animal Health Week (AHW) merchandise and of online promotional marketing tools to plan events in their community. 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 community. For more information, visit the Animal Health Week page or contact the CVMA office. Media and Public Relations The CVMA is the credible source and provider of expert information to the media and the general public. By continually monitoring and identifying emerging issues and by providing access to information, the CVMA has become the frontline national voice for the veterinary profession. Advocacy Your membership in the CVMA enables you and your profession to not only have a strong presence and voice in Canada with regard to national veterinary and public health issues, but also assures the CVMA’s ability to effectively advance the collective interests of Canadian veterinarians through a number of initiatives: Influence policy and decision-making through effective Government relations and lobbying at the national level; Member and stakeholder consultations addressing critical animal welfare and national veterinary issues; Research and development of position statements in response to major veterinary issues and to the humane treatment and welfare of animals; Establishment and coordination of The Canadian Veterinary Reserve for emergency preparedness and response to national animal health emergencies such as disease outbreaks or natural disasters.
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