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Our Core Values
Collaborative | Inclusive | Innovative | Integrity | Science-based | Professional | Respectful | Supportive | Sustainable
Our Strategic Priorities
Five strategic priorities underpin the work accomplished by the CVMA:
Our Strategic Priorities
Five strategic priorities underpin the work accomplished by the CVMA:
A veterinary workforce that addresses Canada’s needs in animal health and welfare, and veterinary public health
A veterinary profession that enjoys a healthy working environment
A veterinary profession supported by a national association that effectively advocates on its behalf on animal welfare and issues of national concern to the profession
A veterinary profession represented by a national association that is trusted and highly valued by Canadians and the international community
A veterinary profession represented by a national association that is sustainable and future-ready
Our Strategy Map (2024-2026)
Instituted on September 28, 2023, the Strategy Map outlines an overview of the CVMA's strategic priorities and objectives between 2024 and 2026.
CVMA Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is committed to, and seeks to advance, a diverse, equitable, inclusive (DEI), and accessible profession. It seeks to foster a profession that supports access and the success of all students, faculty, staff, and members of the broader public who access our services. The CVMA promotes a culture of human rights and opposes discrimination based on the protected grounds of age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or family status. We affirm that each human being is valuable and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
The well-being of our society and our profession is vital. The sustainability of the people involved in our veterinary profession relies on every individual being engaged, and feeling they belong and are supported, safe, heard, and understood. The CVMA commits to continuing to develop and make its services accessible to address bias, obstacles, and barriers to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The CVMA also supports existing veterinary college programs which encourage diversity and inclusivity, and allows for the equitable selection of students, faculty, and staff. We support continued actions taken by our Canadian associations, government, and educational institutions to make veterinary education more accessible for historically underrepresented groups.
We encourage veterinary teams to be respectful of all their clients and potential clients. The attitudes and actions of veterinary team members have a direct effect on our clients, and the health and welfare of our patients.
We support open dialogue of our membership on these issues. Belonging is an important aspect of human need. DEI is about creating a more inclusive environment, where every member feels valued. It is not about excluding people, but ensuring each member feels they belong and can flourish.