Information
- Monthly member newsletter
- Announcements of upcoming CE presentations, meetings, news, and events via email, app, newsletter, website and social media
- PVMA website and App directory of your colleagues with important numbers and resources
- Website with news, community calendar, resources, file library, and a searchable directory of member veterinarians
- A fulltime staffed office to help you with anything you may need
Education and Networking
- PVMA offers the chance to meet and talk with your colleagues in informal settings
- Power of Ten personal and professional development program for early career vets
- Practice Owner Resources and Support
- Members-only Facebook group, Community Platform and App Groups
- Annual Member party Winter Party and Annual Summer Social!
- 40+ CE credits offered each year, most at no additional cost to members
– Monthly general membership meeting and CE presentations, workshops, & webinars,
– Annual CE Conferences
– Special events throughout the year
– Tracking and documentation of CE credit hours
– Access to the PVMA recorded CE library
Community Investment
- OSU Veterinary Student Scholarship Endowment Fund
- PCC Veterinary Technology Program-Student Scholarship Fund
Privileges
- Full voting privileges (you elect the PVMA board of directors and vote on bylaw changes)
- No charge to members for most PVMA CE lectures and events; discounted symposium and workshop registration
- Eligible to join the PVMA Board of Directors and be a part of committees and taskforces
- Free or reduced cost classified listings and advertising
Representation
- PVMA representation to city, county, state and animal welfare groups
- PVMA representation in the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland
- Representation in rule-making groups for Oregon Veterinary Practice Act Changes
- Creation of taskforces and workgroups addressing specific needs or challenges in our community
Public Awareness and Community Service
- PVMA representation to help facilitate awareness of veterinary medicine
- Community outreach participation at public events including biannual career events for area high school students
- Support and sponsorship of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility’s Puppy Program
- Founding organization of the Animal Shelter Alliance of Program of Portland