Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, founded in 1876, is a professional organization for veterinary professionals in Canada.

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Activities

Publications

The CVMA publishes two scientific journals: the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, a peer-reviewed quarterly publication available online focusing on comparative and veterinary medicine, as well as the Canadian Veterinary Journal, 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 . 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 medicine including lectures and labs.
While are accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association, licensing exams for Canadian veterinary students are administered by the National Examination Board of the CVMA.

Antimicrobial resistance

The CVMA has urged the government for further regulatory changes to provide increased veterinary oversight of antibiotic use in Canada to combat antimicrobial resistance. In 2015, the CVMA revised their statement to include a position on use of antimicrobials of high importance in human medicine, stating they should only be used under veterinary oversight with a veterinary prescription.