The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

2025 National Volunteer Week

The 2025 National Volunteer Week theme, Volunteers Make Waves, highlights the power, impact, and momentum of volunteerism.

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

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Apr 24, 2025

Celebrating Our Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

Apr 17, 2025

Advice on setting up a veterinary practice

Apr 17, 2025

Update: CDC’s Proposed Dog Importation Regulations

Apr 11, 2025

2025 CVMA Convention: Early Bird Registration Closes on April 16!

Apr 10, 2025

An Unforgettable First for Canadian Black Youth and Veterinary Medicine – Believe & Belong in Veterinary Medicine

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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