The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

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.

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

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

2023 CVMA Convention

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is excited to celebrate its 75th anniversary in the historic Quebec City next July.

Latest News See All

Jun 7, 2023

WSAVA and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Launch Certificate in Professional Development and Personal Wellbeing

Jun 1, 2023

Animal Health Canada Announces Updated Canadian Livestock Transport Training Program for Livestock Transporters

May 31, 2023

2023 CVMA Convention — July 6 to 9 Joie de Vivre in Québec City

May 31, 2023

Animal Health Week 2023 — October 1 to 7, 2023

May 29, 2023

Join the WSAVA Executive Board — Nominations Close in Two Weeks

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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June

2023

COVID-19

The CVMA wants to reassure members that their national association will continue to bring veterinarians the most current information to protect their clients, teams, and families.

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