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.  

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!

The MVMA membership year runs August 1 through July 31. This year's on time renewal incentive is a 15% discount on Annual Conference registration and quarterly seminars when you join or renew by July 31. New members who join before August 1 will enjoy bonus weeks of membership. Join today and your membership will become active immediately and run through July 31, 2026! 

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. MVMA staff sat down with several current and former MOBC Committee co-chairs to gain insight into what it takes to make the exhibit happen each summer, why it's important, and what inspires the co-chairs 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.