The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

National Tick Awareness Month

The 2025 NTAM campaign kicks off on March 1 with this empowering message: “Will Ticks Get Through? Not With You!”

2025 CVMA Convention

The CVMA is excited to host the 77th annual convention in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia next June!

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

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

Latest News See All

Apr 3, 2025

Food Animal Matters: Fire, Part 2

Apr 3, 2025

Mentorship has never been more important in the veterinary profession

Apr 1, 2025

Volunteers Make Waves: National Volunteer Week – April 27 to May 3, 2025

Mar 28, 2025

Proposed Amendments to the Pullet and Laying Hen Code of Practice Released for Public Comment

Mar 28, 2025

Complete the CVMA’s Sustainability Survey for a Chance to Win

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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April

2025

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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