Chicago Veterinary Medical Association also acknowledges the essential role that multiple professionals play in delivering high-quality veterinary services.
With the annual World Veterinary Day (WVD) on Saturday, April 26, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) salutes its members and celebrates the vital nature of the veterinary profession on the world’s animals and their owners and caretakers as well.
Established by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000, World Veterinary Day acknowledges veterinary professionals, highlights their contributions, and stresses the importance of the role they serve by helping to keep our beloved pets healthy and thriving. WVD is always celebrated on the last Saturday in April.
A new theme is established annually for WVD and 2025’s is “Animal Health Takes a Team,” highlighting the field’s collaborative nature. The WVA Council selected this theme to shine a spotlight on the dynamic nature of veterinary services, which require cooperation and collaboration across various fields of expertise to address the diverse challenges in animal health and care. By working together, veterinary teams can ensure the highest standards of care and support for animals, their owners, and the globe.
This year’s theme focuses on the importance of teamwork in veterinary care, acknowledging that effective veterinary services often rely on the collective efforts of a range of professionals, including veterinary nurses, technicians, researchers, and other allied health professionals.