The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

2026 CVMA Awards

Each year, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) proudly recognizes veterinarians, veterinary teams, and student veterinarians for their outstanding contribution to veterinary medicine.

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

A severe shortage of veterinary professionals is negatively impacting the health and well-being of the veterinary workforce

Extreme Conformations

Certain animals are being bred to have extreme conformations. Their use in marketing and as pets to celebrities has increased public interest, resulting in excessive and often less selective breeding to meet market demand.

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Jan 20, 2026

A Message from the CEO: Investing in Our Shared Future and Freezing Your 2026 Rates

Jan 9, 2026

B.C. Floods and Animal Welfare: A Statement from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Jan 7, 2026

From Vision to Action: A Year of Firsts for CVMA's RISE Well-being, DEI, and Accessibility Program

Nov 28, 2025

New for 2026! CVMA and AMVQ Joint Membership

Nov 26, 2025

Winners announced for the Fall 2025 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

Veterinarians in the Media See All

Veterinarians can play an important role in educating the public through media interviews. Here you can read articles featuring veterinarians that have recently appeared in the news.

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2026

Antimicrobial Resistance, Surveillance and Stewardship

Antimicrobials are a cornerstone of modern health care. However, the effectiveness of antimicrobials is declining due to the development of resistance.

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