Information
- Monthly member newsletter
- Announcements of upcoming CE presentations, meetings, news, and events via email, fax, newsletter, website and social media
- PVMA website 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
- Members-only Facebook group
- Annual Member party!
- 40+ CE credits offered each year, most at no additional cost to members
– Monthly general membership meeting and CE lecture held 2nd Thursday of most months
– Last Wednesday CE lectures October-May
– Quarterly Journal Club
– Annual Spring CE Symposium
– 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 addressing specific needs or challenges in our community
Public Awareness and Community Service
- PVMA representation to help facilitate awareness of veterinary medicine
- Partnership with Portland Public Parks and Recreations to promote use of Portland Dog Parks and Pet Health
- Community outreach participation at public events including biannual career events for area high school students and the Oregon Humane Society’s Doggie Dash event
- Support and sponsorship of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility’s Puppy Program
- Founding organization of the Animal Shelter Alliance of Program of Portland
- Catalyst Connection Hand-off Pilot Program Partner