Membership

Established in 1886, MDVMA is a community of veterinary professionals who are passionate about veterinary medicine and improving the lives of those it touches.

We are the only in-state organization that has the interests of the veterinary medical profession as its sole objective.

Our Mission

To serve as the leader and resource for the Maryland veterinary community through communication, education, advocacy, and support for the advancement of veterinary medicine.

Community

Keeping you in touch with colleagues.

Social activities and events allow for MDVMA members to keep their network of colleagues and peers connected. MDVMA understands the day-to-day life veterinarian teams lead and tries to support you with the tools and information to help you stay engaged with one another.

Advocacy

Keeping you protected.

MDVMA is your exclusive advocate ensuring your voice is heard at the state level. No one else protects the way you practice like us. With the guidance and direction of our lobbyist, MDVMA members monitor legislation that impacts Maryland’s veterinary community and profession. In the past few years, MDMVA has impacted the outcome of laws surrounding cat declawing, drug compounding, animal cruelty, and antimicrobial drugs.

Premium CE

Keeping you current through learning.

MDVMA members develop quality, affordable and convenient continuing education for veterinarians, technicians, and practice managers. As a member of MDVMA, your online profile provides you with registration discounts.

Leadership

Opportunities for professional growth.

MDVMA members engage in a variety of activities that help develop leadership skills, such as participating in meetings with state leaders in Annapolis, committee service as a member or chair, and the opportunity to set the direction by serving on the MDVMA Board of Directors.

Wellness

Keeping your wellbeing a priority.

The well-being of veterinary professionals is one of the most prominent issues facing the profession today. Whether it is finding a healthy work-life-balance or managing stress and compassion fatigue, MDVMA is committed to providing members with tools and resources to support personal and professional wellbeing.

Career Center

Keeping your staffing needs in mind.

MDVMA’s online career center allows employers and job seekers to post and review positions online. Members receive an automatic discount when creating an account. The career center is free for job seekers. Prices vary for employers posting an ad.