Member Benefits-

Knowledge
The VVMA offers two days of one in-person continuing education conference a year, in addition to multiple livestream and on-demand programs, providing members with quality, local and affordable educational programs that exceed the number of continuing education credits required by the state licensure board. This year, we have have added an On-Demand Course Library so that you have continuing education programming available to you when you need it. We will continue to grow this library and our goal is to make this a source of diverse educational opportunities and for the VVMA to be a reliable of source of CE when you need it!

VVMA members not only receive reduced rates for CE programming but in many cases have access to FREE CE opportunities that are not available to non-members. Our regular programs include a two-day Winter Meeting (which will be held in March this year) and multiple seasonal virtual livestream and on-demand meetings, with the goal of offering diverse and popular topics in areas of veterinary medicine.  

As a VVMA member, you will also have many opportunities for professional development. Make a difference and impact the organization by joining one of our many Committees, which offer leadership opportunities and the chance to network with colleagues from across the state.

Voice
Achieve together what you cannot alone. As an advocate for the veterinary profession, the VVMA provides one voice on state legislative and regulatory issues through representation before the Vermont Legislature and other regulatory bodies. The VVMA also monitors new bill and rule introductions within the state, as well as across the country to keep current on trends and ideas that are impacting the veterinary profession.  The VVMA seeks input from members on important legislative and regulatory issues, and strives to protect and promote the veterinary profession.

Communication
Including a frequent electronic newsletter containing breaking news and information members want to share with each other, our semi-annual newsletter and social media. We also provide press releases to use on your practice's website and in social media.  

Resources
The VVMA is here to give you timely information on issues important to your practice, access to discounts on products and services, educational materials, documents and forms, and helpful services.                                              

Discounts on products and services that impact your bottom line:

• CST Safety Training and OSHA Compliance -
  Members receive a 10% discount on products and services: https://certifiedsafetytraining.org/collections/vermont-veterinary-medical-association 
  Free course on workplace violence:  https://tinyurl.com/yj6r758p

• RX Minuteman Press - 15% discount on tamper-resistant prescription pads and paper: 800-667-9723 or www.rxsecurity.com

• Sanpro Medical Medical Waste VVMA members receive 15% off of sharps disposal. Email  [email protected] directly or [email protected] (and mention that you were referred by the VVMA and are a member)

• Retail Council Services Corporation - Credit and debit card processing and check acceptance services: Michelle Coons 800-442-3589 or [email protected]   https://www.rcscusa.com/vets  
  
  
• American Profit Recovery - Debt collection services that are respectful, user friendly, and effective:  Dale Erickson 800-771-0023 or [email protected]
  
  
• Financial Guidance and Wealth Management Services:  PinnacleVT;   email Kyle Presson or Tobin Nadeau
  
  
• National Pharmaceutical Returns - 20% discount for mail-back controlled and non-controlled substances, OTC, and other pharmaceuticals.  Contact Steve Sandon, (800) 470-7725
  
  
• Office and Cleaning Products - Join the Staples Business Advantage and receive discounted corporate pricing:  Staples Business Advantage - discounted corporate pricing on a wide selection of office products: Marjorie Burgess, 972-280-0953, [email protected].  
  Discounted cleaning and PPE:  Juel Cuthbert, [email protected], 407-475-4865. Call for pricing.
  
  
• Fetch Pet Insurance - 10% discount/per month/per animal.  For more information and to apply, visit this link to the Fetch website.
  
  
• Life and Disability Insurance - Discounted life and disability insurance underwritten by Ameritas.  Call Christian Kalinowski at (516) 361-4601 or email [email protected]
  
  
• CoVet - Vet-focused AI for record-keeping.  10% discount for VVMA members.  Online demo:   co.vet/demo.  For more information, click here.  Start a free trial here:  https://app.co.vet/authorization?organization=vvma&signup=true 
  COMING SOON: CoVet Sponsored FREE CE for VVMA Members
  

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