The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

2026 CVMA Convention

Join us in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI for the CVMA Convention, taking place from June 24 to 28.

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

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

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.

Latest News See All

Jul 10, 2026

Seeking Co-Editor-in-Chief for The Canadian Veterinary Journal

Jun 15, 2026

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association welcomes measures to improve access to veterinary products

Jun 12, 2026

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Congratulates the Government of Ontario on Passing New Legislation Against Unnecessary Surgical Procedures on Animals

May 28, 2026

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: The world is run by those who show up — so where are you?

May 11, 2026

The Working Mind for Veterinary Medicine Prototype Courses

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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July

2026

Antimicrobial Resistance, Surveillance and Stewardship

Antimicrobials are a cornerstone of modern health care. However, the effectiveness of antimicrobials is declining due to the development of resistance.

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