The Portland Veterinary Medical Association is a non-profit professional organization that represents over 360 member veterinarians and their practices. Primarily operated by volunteer efforts, the PVMA serves the greater Portland Metropolitan and SW Washington area. Throughout the year, the PVMA facilitates continuing education and networking opportunities for member doctors. In addition to monthly newsletter publications, annual community events and a referral service, the PVMA, along with many other local organizations and agencies, strives to educate the general public in an effort to improve animal welfare.

 

On the evening of July 14, 1936, in room 320 of the Heathman Hotel, 7 veterinarians gathered to organize the Portland Veterinary Medical Association. In 1939, the first officials were elected and in 1959, the Constitution and Articles were accepted by the State of Oregon, hence the PVMA became a nonprofit association.

The field of veterinary medicine has evolved over the last 70 years but the Mission of the Portland Veterinary Medical Association remains the same.