Leading Minnesota's Veterinary Profession

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association supports and empowers veterinary professionals, advances animal wellbeing, and promotes public health. As the state's membership association for veterinary professionals, we advocate for the profession at the Capitol, share information and resources, and organize a variety of continuing education opportunities—including the premier annual veterinary conference in the Upper Midwest. We offer networking and volunteer opportunities, support professional development, cultivate leaders, and oversee initiatives that benefit our members and the profession as a whole. The MVMA has been serving our members and the profession since 1897! 

Important Information and Upcoming Events

Renew Your Membership or Join Today 

MVMA provides essential resources, advocacy, and a supportive community to help you advance your veterinary career—right here in Minnesota. In the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, we are stronger together. Join the more than 2,000 dedicated veterinary professionals who are shaping the future of veterinary medicine in our state by signing up or renewing as an MVMA member today! Join or renew by July 31 and receive a 15% discount on 2026 Annual Conference registration and quarterly seminars!

Spotlight on the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and Its Super Volunteers  

A Minnesota State Fair favorite since 2001, the CHS Miracle of Birth Center (MOBC) draws an estimated one million fairgoers each year, educating the public about the veterinary profession and the role veterinary professionals play in agriculture and food safety. Several current and former MOBC Committee co-chairs recently shared insight into what it takes to make the exhibit happen, why it's important, and what inspires them to take on this enormous volunteer role. Read the story here.

2025 Academy Seminar    

Thursday, September 11: Practical Cardiology for Everyday Practice with Darcy Adin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Small Animal Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Professor of Cardiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida at Minnesota Humanities Event Center - St. Paul, MN or attend online. Learn more and register.

Moorhead Regional Wellbeing Town Hall
Join us on Thursday, October 2 from 6-9:15 pm at the Courtyard Fargo/Moorhead for dinner and a unique opportunity. The Whole is Greater than its Parts: Using Personality, Processing and Generational Differences for Team Effectiveness will explore the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), processing styles, and generational differences as they relate to teams. We'll discuss how to best utilize our team members and recognize the value of each of the differences, as well as how to leverage those differences in the best possible ways. This is a FREE opportunity for MVMA members as well as CVTs and practice managers. Attend as an individual or as a clinic team! Earn 1.5 interactive non-medical CE.