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The CVMA is an association of over 1000 veterinarians and 4000 support staff who lovingly assist more than one million Chicago area pets and their families.

The membership of the CVMA is dedicated to the health and well being of animals through its nurturing of the human animal bond. The CVMA will strive to fulfill the diversified needs of its members by providing nationally recognized CE programs, cultivating membership involvement, and offering innovative member services and exemplary public awareness.

Since 1896, the CVMA has continued a proud tradition of providing its members with vital services and programs which have expanded dramatically over a century to meet the ever-changing needs of the veterinary profession and its diverse patients and clients.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association is to provide its members opportunities for:

  • Professional enrichment and communication.
  • Quality continuing education.
  • Dissemination of information to the public promoting the health and well being of animals.

Officers

President Dr. Alexis Newman
  President-Elect Dr. Georgianne Ludwig
  Secretary Dr. Natalie Marks
  Treasurer Dr. Richard Rossman
  Past-President Dr. David Saidel
 
Board of Directors
  3-Year

Dr. Rana Hafeez
Dr. Mark Howes
Dr. Jay Whittle

 
  2-Year Dr. James Ammirati
Dr. Bathala Bhaskar
Dr. Jill Keller
 
  1-Year Dr. Fred Goldenson
Dr. Ericka Haynes
Dr. Glen Romney
 
ISVMA Representatives Dr. Jack Brar
Dr. Sandra Faeh
Dr. Todd Florian
Dr. Natalie Marks
 

Legal Council

Norm Bloch

 

To contact the CVMA office, please click here.

To learn the benefits of becoming a CVMA member, please click here.

To apply for CVMA membership, please click here.