Membership Classification

Membership is available in all areas of the veterinary profession.

Active Member (regular pricing: $300, new member prorated pricing Nov-May)

• Any graduate of a recognized veterinary college who is of good moral character, and reputable professional methods
• Practitioners shall be licensed in the area in which they practice
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they will become an Active Member
• Active Members may hold elective office, and vote
  • Alternate membership option: Academic

Non-DVM Veterinary Professional Member (regular pricing: $117, new member prorated pricing Nov-May) 

• Any non-DVM professionals, animal science or research teachers, faculty, Practice Managers, Veterinary Technicians, etc.
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they will become a Non-DVM Veterinary Professional Member
• Non-DVM Veterinary Professional Members may not hold elective office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association

Academic Member (regular pricing: $203, prorated pricing Nov-May)

• Any DVM (Veterinarian) working in a college, university of academic veterinary technician program setting
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they will become an Academic Member
• Academic Members may not hold elective office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association
  • Alternate membership option: Active

• Any DVM (Veterinarian) who meets the qualifications of Active Membership but who resides and practices outside of the State of Minnesota
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they will become an Out of State Member
• Out of State Members may not hold elective office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association
  • Alternate membership option: Active

Supporting Member (regular pricing: $396, new member prorated pricing Nov-May) 

• Any business individual, partnership, corporation, or other business entity, who desires to support the purpose of the Association
• Eligible to receive the Association’s publications and participate in programs as the MVMA Board of Directors permits
• Supporting Members may be a part of the Industry Partners Committee, which helps veterinarians feel supported by the industry, by offering products and services for the benefit of veterinary practices.
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they will become a Supporting Member
• Supporting Members may not hold elective office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association, or serve on an non-industry committees
• Special dues assessments may not be levied against Supporting Members

Graduate Student/Intern/Resident Member (regular pricing: $102, new member prorated pricing Nov-May)

• Any DVM (Veterinarian) currently enrolled in a graduate veterinary program from an accredited college of veterinary medicine or employed as an intern, fellow or resident at an accredited institution or facility
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directions, they will become a Graduate Student/Intern/Resident Member
• Graduate Student/Intern/ Resident Members may not hold elective office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association

• Any DVM practicing in their 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd of 4^th year after graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine or immediately following completion of graduate, intern, fellowship or residency work.
• Practitioners shall be licensed in the area in which they practice
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they will become a Recent Graduate Member
• These members shall have the same rights as Active Members

Student Member (regular pricing: $25)

• Any full-time veterinary student of an accredited veterinary college
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of Directors, they shall become a Student Member
• Student Members May not hold elective office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association

Life Member 

• Any current Active member who has been in good standing as an Active MVMA Member for a total of 40 years from the date of obtaining their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• If the candidate is favorably approved by the MVMA Board of directors, they shall become a Life Member
• Life Members shall receive all of the privileges of Active Members, except they shall not pay dues after attaining Life Member status.

Non-Practicing DVM Member (regular pricing: $168)

• This membership status is upon request and approved by the MVMA Board of Directors
• Any Active Member who is not currently practicing veterinary medicine shall become a Non-Practicing DVM member, this includes retired DVM’s who are not yet eligible for Life Membership
• Non-Practicing DVM Members may not hold elected office, vote on any matter, nor have any right or title to or interest in any real or personal property of the Association
• Non-Practicing DVM members are not eligible for Life Membership
• Special dues assessments may not be levied against Non-Practicing DVM members

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