Utilizing the skills and energy of its members, the MVMA is an active organization, that listens to its members and responds. Our members benefit from Resources, Education & Networking, and Advocacy. Some of the many benfits to MVMA membership include:

• CONTINUING EDUCATION for veterinarians and the practice/clinic staff
  • Annual meeting with 100 hours of continuing education credits
    • Day long seminar for public health and regulatory medicine veterinarians
    • Three days for practice management issues
  • Seminars throughout the year focusing on a single topic

• MVMA NEWS - Published six times a year to provide information, updates on key issues, free classified ads to members, calendar of events and opportunities and contact phone numbers.

• MVMA WEBSITE - The website www.mvma.org was designed to be an information resource for veterinarians and an introduction of the profession to the public. Veterinarians find a wealth of information, can access a "Members Only" section and find links to other valuable sites. The public can find a veterinarian on the website or find an answer to a question.

• EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - The MVMA produced brochures for our members to help them educate clients on important pet care issues including Rabies, Heartworm Disease, Fleas & Ticks, Lyme Disease and the importance of spaying and neutering. We also have available the Radiology Quality Assurance Manual to keep your practice up to date and complient.

• GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - an active governmental affairs committee representing the MVMA membership on issues of direct importance to veterinary medicine and the profession. Member and professional monitoring and lobbying of legislative activities.

• MVMA STAFF dedicated to assisting members, the public and other organizations.

• INFORMATION to the public and referrals to member practices.

• MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY- Filled with valuable information including member contact information, the directory is provided to MVMA members. In addition to clinic/hospital and student member information, you'll find MVMA organizational, board member, bylaws, and governmental agency information, as well as other key veterinary contact information located in the directory.

• PUBLIC AWARENESS and education gained from the Surgery Suite and the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair. Staffed by veterinarians and veterinary students these exhibits are an opportunity to volunteer and heighten the awareness of the public of the profession and care of animals.

• GRIEVANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE to hear and respond to complaints clients may have with their veterinarians.
  
  
• CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE for members with substance abuse problems.