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The CVMA is an association of nearly 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. Ajaz Alvi
  President-Elect Dr. David Saidel
  Secretary Dr. Alexis Newman
  Treasurer Dr. Bala Rengarajan
  Past-President Dr. Yuval Nir
 
Board of Directors
  3-Year

Dr. Ericka Haynes
Dr. Natalie Marks
Dr. Glen Romney

 
  2-Year Dr. Lori Civello
Dr. Jessica Miller
Dr. Raminder Natt
 
  1-Year Dr. Gurdial Basran
Dr. David Gonsky
Dr. Georgianne Ludwig
 
ISVMA Representatives Dr. Paul Arndt
Dr. Steve Cairo
Dr. Todd Florian
Dr. Natalie Marks
 

Legal Council

Norm Bloch