The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

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

2025 CVMA Awards

Each year, the CVMA proudly recognizes veterinarians, veterinary teams, and student veterinarians for their outstanding contribution to veterinary medicine.

Dogs Travelling to the U.S.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced changes to import requirements for dogs entering the U.S effective Aug 1, 2024. The CVMA is working closely with the CFIA and partner organizations to keep members updated as these changes unfold.

Latest News See All

Nov 20, 2024

11 Associations Support CVMA’s Urgent Request for a National Testing Centre for Internationally Trained Veterinarians

Nov 18, 2024

Four CVMA Council/Executive Members Speak to the Globe and Mail about Mental Health Challenges in Veterinary Medicine

Nov 15, 2024

CVMA Member Survey: Your Views on a Closer Working Relationship with the Pet Health Insurance Industry

Nov 15, 2024

Over to You! Help Us Name the CVMA Wellness, DEI+ Accessibility Program

Nov 15, 2024

Healthy Habits. Healthy Animals. CFIA Launches Biosecurity Campaign for Small-Scale Farmers and Producers.

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.

Coming Events See All

November

2024

Position Statements

The CVMA National Issues Committee (NIC) and Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) develop position statements on issues or matters judged to be of concern to CVMA Members.

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