Join & Benefits of Membership

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CVMA provides professional growth opportunities and benefits to its members including:

– Quality continuing education opportunities

– Free Wellness Seminars targeting both Financial and Mental Health

– Professional enrichment and communication

– Public education, legislative efforts, and volunteer service to promote the health and well-being of animals

Discounts/Special Rates

 

ADP
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) signed an agreement to be a referral partner for ADP. They will provide you the best service and pricing available to you and we will get a referral fee of 10% back to the CVMA or Foundation on new business. If you do not currently have ADP, it will be worth the time for you or a designated staff member to meet with them to compare their payroll products and pricing. Click here, so they can contact you to make an appointment. Please keep us informed; if you meet with them, we would like to know your satisfaction and the outcome for future marketing efforts.

 

AAA
CVMA Members are eligible to receive discounts on AAA Membership, auto and home insurance. With AAA Membership comes other discounts on items like eyeglasses, apparel, entertainment, restaurants, auto repair and more. Also AAA Travel is a full service travel agency for discounts on tours, cruises, vacation packages and more. Any current AAA members should update their AAA membership information for automatic discounts on their renewal. As a member of a qualified group, you may be eligible for special Group-Discounted Auto Insurance through AAA. It’s easy to find out how much you might save. Click here for a free no obligation insurance quote. Or for more information, call 888-203-2606, or contact your local AAA Agent. Be sure to mention Group Code GTE006C. Click here to go to AAA Website.

 

Loyola University
Loyola Executive Education is offering CVMA members and their staff a 10% discount off the tuition rate for any Open Enrollment classes. In addition, a second 10% discount will be awarded to those who register and pre-pay at least 14 days in advance of the class start date. Programs include: Mini-MBA, Advanced Mini-MBA, Project Management and Health Care Management. To apply, contact Loyola’s Executive Education Department, Associate Director Mario Polizzi at (312) 915-6781 or Managing Director Mary Burns at (312) 915-6761.

 

Paradise 4 Paws Boarding Facility
20% discount for CVMA members and their employees on boarding and daycare
Access to members-only specials with discounts up to 40%
Certain block-out dates apply (i.e. holidays)
2-hr complimentary late check out
Free upgrades, based on availability
For questions, call Saq Nadeem at (847) 678-1200 or email: saq.nadeem@paradise4paws.com

 

Preventive Vet
Chicago VMA endorses Preventive Vet’s free “Start Off On The Right Paw” client education book program.

Pre-register your practice now to take advantage of this innovative, CVMA-vetted program that will help you and your team provide important awareness to your new pet-owning clients in a fun, efficient, and reliable fashion. Written by Dr. Jason Nicholas, the 101 Essential Tips for Your Puppy or New Dog book is a great way to provide vital education and awareness for your clients, while easing your day and bonding clients to your practice. The book is full of bite-sized information on a wide variety of topics ranging from the importance of wellness care and emergency prevention to the litany of everyday household and outdoor hazards dogs face, and a whole lot in between. This upcoming program provides the book free of charge to participating practices and provides monthly opportunities for your clients to win $250 to spend at your practice, compliments of Preventive Vet. To learn more and to sign up to participate, visit http://www.preventivevet.com/vet-portal.

 

Principal® – Income Protection
As a CVMA member you’re eligible to receive up to a 20%* discount on income protection from Principal. Watch this video to learn more about why protecting your income is so important. With over 135 years in business and offering a wide range of products and services – including retirement solutions, risk protection, and investments, Principal is a company committed to helping you live your best life.

*Includes a 10% association and 10% mental/nervous limitation discount. 

Disability insurance (income protection) is issued by Principal Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA 50392. Disability insurance has limitations and exclusions. For cost and coverage details, contact your Principal representative. CMVA is not a member of the Principal Financial Group®. DI9822 03/2018

 

Wealth Steps Financial Wellness System
Chicago Benefit Associates (CBA) is offering CVMA members and their staff access to an advanced financial wellness program: Wealth Steps®. In four easy steps, Wealth Steps can teach you how to approach your todays – and your tomorrows – with security and confidence. Through a personalized website and access to a CBA Wealth Steps Professional, this system will introduce you to a unique and simple logic for improving your finances. 

Wealth Steps is offered as a benefit of your membership in the CVMA at no additional cost. Learn more by watching this VIDEO. Contact Chicago Benefit Associates directly if interested in offering Wealth Steps to your practice. (312) 837-0011