Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Professional organization devoted to animal welfare The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (abbr. CVMA; French: Association canadienne des médecins vétérinaires, ACMV), founded in 1876, is a professional organization for veterinary professionals in Canada. Activities Publications The CVMA publishes two scientific journals: the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research (Revue canadienne de recherche vétérinaire), a peer-reviewed quarterly publication available online focusing on comparative and veterinary medicine, as well as the Canadian Veterinary Journal (La revue vétérinaire canadienne), a peer-reviewed monthly publication, focusing on scientific articles, regular columns, news, and information about new products. The CVMA also publishes information about pet care for the public. Membership Veterinary students in Canada are automatically members of the CVMA and are referred to as Students of the CVMA (SCVMA) (Étudiants de l’Association canadienne des médecins vétérinaires, ÉACMV). Each of Canada's five veterinary schools has a student representative who sits on the CVMA's Student committee. Veterinary students can attend an annual symposium in veterinary medicin