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Members are the heart of the CVMA

c Chief of Shelter Medicine c Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 2005; Residency in Shelter Medicine—UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2013 c Practice type: Private non-profit animal shelter

The most gratifying moment at work was being told my technicians or assistants were accepted to veterinary school.

An unusual hobby or interest of mine is cultivating rare aquatic plants and raising poison dart frogs.

My first job was at 14, cleaning fish tanks and critter cages at the local pet store.

I try to make the world a better place by listening more and paying it forward.

My words of wisdom for new veterinary professionals would be don’t ever stop learning and be kind to yourself—you got this!

The most interesting place I have visited or lived is Parque Nacional Corcovado in Costa Rica.

My favorite guilty pleasure is watching all Star Wars movies and shows (including the cartoons) in chronological order.

I am a CVMA member because I want to be informed and involved in influencing legislation affecting the veterinary profession, especially shelter medicine.

Continuing Education Information Student

Special member pricing on CE offered inperson at vacation destinations or online from the comfort and convenience of your home or office. Visit the Continuing Education tab at cvma.net.

Manage your continuing education records through the CVMA’s website and receive a reminder letter from the CVMA six months before your license renewal date. Visit the Continuing Education tab at cvma.net.

The CVMA’s Certified Veterinary Assistant Program increases your veterinary assistants’ education, experience, and skills. Visit the Resources tab on cvma.net.

Immediate access to critical information through California Veterinarian magazine, the CVMA’s Weekly e-newsletter, and the CVMA’s website, press releases, and action alerts.

The CVMA App allows access to instant legislative updates, CE offerings, regulatory information, and more—all in the palm of your hand.

The Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) connects students from UC Davis and WesternU with veterinary practices for summer employment.

Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) offers UC Davis and WesternU student members complimentary professional liability insurance.

Savings on Products and Services Wellness

CareCredit healthcare financing helps families manage veterinary costs through monthly payments.

Free legal consultation for member veterinarians. Take advantage of 30 minutes of free legal consultation each month with attorneys specializing in employment law, contract and business law, and administrative law, including the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) and other regulatory agency issues.

One-stop regulatory consulting resources help you stay in compliance with everchanging laws and regulations.

The CVMA InLine Program assists with workplace safety, legal issues, and laws and regulations affecting the profession. Visit cvma-inline.net.

The Relief Veterinarian Directory provides contact information for locum tenens veterinarians.

The Find-a-Veterinarian online listing allows potential clients to find you by name, city, and practice type. Visit the Resources tab on cvma.net.

Business Advocacy

Increased awareness and understanding of the impact of legislation on your profession through effective policy analysis and membership advisories. Visit the CVMA Legislative Action Center at cvma.net under the Advocacy tab.

Protecting your license by continually monitoring and reporting unlicensed veterinary activity in all areas of practice.

A full-service member assistance program (MAP) with TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks) provides confidential consultations, information and resources, connections to community agencies and supports, and referrals to counseling (by video or in-person).

Discounts on over 30 home health tests with LetsGetChecked, including COVID-19 with RT-PCR/TMA lab analysis and 24-72-hour online test results.

Discounted membership to over 11,600 national fitness centers through Active&Fit Direct with no long-term contract and the ability to switch between gyms, ensuring members find the one that best suits their needs.

Insurance Coverage

Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) provides personal and professional lines of coverage tailored for the needs of veterinary professionals. Learn more at visc-ins.com.

Delta Dental Insurance plans to cover the needs of your personal and staff needs.

Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides affordable, high-quality eye care plans.

Career

The CVMA Career Center allows you to post and view classified employment ads and practice sales ads.

Network with colleagues and specialists through our members-only online CVMA Directory.

NEW! MentorVet delivers peer support coaching and mentorship to new veterinary graduates through a five-month virtual program. CVMA members save an addtional $100 off the discounted rate!

The Castle Press offers discounts on printing services and products, including controlled substance security prescription pads, regular prescription pads, name tags, stationery, appointment cards, and more.

CheckmarcUSA provides free check recovery services.

Epicur Pharma offers discounts on its 503B product line for in-house use and administration as well as secondary dispensation to clients.

GlobalVetLINK offers discount pricing for electronic prescriptions, health certificates, feed directives, and other products to help veterinary practices manage records.

HireRight provides discounted employee background screening.

i3 Merchant Solutions lowers your credit card processing rates.

National Pharmaceutical Returns offers discounts on mail-back disposal services for unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as reverse distribution of unwanted controlled substances.

NEW! Clean Harbors offers discounts on medical waste services packages, including biohazard, sharps, and pathology waste.

Entertainment

California Academy of Sciences provides a discount to its planetarium, aquarium, and natural history museum…all under one roof.

Car Rental savings through Alamo, Avis, and National.

TicketsAtWork provides discounts for theme parks, including Disneyland, Disney World, Universal Studios, Great America, Sea World, Six Flags, and more.