Independent Practice Owner

Here for your practice

—and the people behind it.

You’ve built a practice around the care you believe in. Explore CVMA resources for the business decisions, team relationships and professional contributions that help it move forward.

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More than a practice. Something you’ve built.

Step inside an independent veterinary practice and see the people, teamwork and everyday decisions behind its care. A story about the pride of building a practice—and supporting the people who make it possible.

Support for the decisions behind your practice

Well-being for you and your team Caring for your practice includes caring for yourself and your team. Explore CVMA’s RISE wellness program, including The Working Mind courses and Togetherall peer support, for resources to support well-being, strengthen connections and foster a healthy workplace. Explore the RISE program

Insurance and preferred rates Explore commercial and professional liability insurance, employee benefits part of the CVMA Insurance Program in addition to Moneris preferred rates. Review each program’s eligibility and terms to see what may suit your practice. Explore insurance and preferred rates

Making veterinary impact visible Behind the Care highlights the expertise, people and impact of veterinary medicine. The public-education campaign helps Canadians see how veterinarians contribute to animal health, food systems, public health and communities.

Clinical guidance and a professional voice Explore antimicrobial-use guidance through Firstline and opportunities to contribute to CVMA member consultations that help inform position statements. Explore guidance and member consultations

Keep your practice connected to the profession

Explore membership categories and rates, then join or renew your CVMA membership.

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"You’ve invested your time, your heart and your passion into building a business and a reputation. The next step is to be more involved in how that business evolves."

— Veterinarian discussing practice ownership, Quebec

Questions about membership?

CVMA’s RISE program offers courses, tools and resources to support your well-being and help foster a healthy workplace for your team. Explore The Working Mind mental health training and Togetherall’s anonymous online peer support, alongside other wellness resources.

Visit the relevant program pages for coverage options, employee benefits and Moneris preferred rates. Eligibility, premiums and program terms vary; membership does not by itself confirm enrollment or coverage.

Explore CVMA member consultations and current position statements. Participation opportunities and requirements are described in the relevant consultation information.

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Have questions about membership or finding a resource?

Contact the CVMA membership team.

1-800-567-2862
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