Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Advocacy and Support in Oregon
We are Oregon's premier statewide organization dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals through advocacy, education, and resources. Founded to protect and advance the interests of veterinarians, we have saved local practices over $52 million, safeguarded sensitive data, and influenced critical legislation regarding animal welfare and professional practice standards. Our 24/7 support system provides timely answers to clinical and business inquiries, while our educational initiatives include the annual Oregon Veterinary Conference featuring nationally recognized experts. We actively engage regulatory bodies to address issues like radiography rules, compounded medications, and prescription drug oversight. Through collaborative efforts with the Oregon Department of Agriculture and other stakeholders, we maintain vigilance against emerging threats such as New World Screwworm and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.Our advocacy extends to animal protection laws, including successful campaigns to restrict tethered dogs and strengthen penalties for animal cruelty. With over 1,000 members, we offer exclusive benefits including liability insurance programs, continuing education opportunities, and practice management resources. Our mobile-friendly platform delivers real-time updates through e-newsletters, webinars, and social media channels. The associated Oregon Veterinary Conference provides cutting-edge professional development, while our AHFO charitable arm promotes animal welfare education across the state.
Services
Veterinary Advocacy
Continuing Education
Animal Welfare Programs
Practice Management
Disease Surveillance
Legislative Affairs
Professional Networking
Insurance Programs
Emergency Response
Public Education
Highlights and features
- We advocate for veterinary interests in Oregon with proven legislative success
- We provide 24/7 resources and professional support for veterinary practices
- Our CE programs meet state licensing requirements with flexible formats
- We maintain critical disease surveillance and emergency response networks
- Our liability insurance programs offer exclusive member benefits
Services
Veterinary Advocacy
We actively represent Oregon veterinarians in legislative and regulatory matters. Our advocacy efforts focus on protecting professional scope of practice, influencing animal welfare legislation, and addressing regulatory challenges. Through direct engagement with state agencies and lawmakers, we've successfully modified radiography rules, defended against restrictive tethering laws, and maintained appropriate prescription drug oversight.
Continuing Education
Our comprehensive CE programs meet Oregon's licensing requirements while advancing clinical knowledge. The annual Oregon Veterinary Conference features nationally recognized speakers on emerging diseases, treatment protocols, and practice management strategies. We offer both in-person and virtual learning formats to accommodate busy professionals seeking career advancement opportunities.
Practice Support
We provide critical business tools including liability insurance programs, contract templates, and regulatory compliance guidance. Our 24/7 support system delivers timely answers to practice management questions while our digital platform offers access to billing resources, employment law updates, and operational best practices tailored to veterinary practices.
Disease Surveillance
Our disease monitoring systems track emerging threats like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New World Screwworm through collaboration with state agencies. We provide early detection protocols, reporting guidelines, and response frameworks to help practices manage potential outbreaks while maintaining public health safety standards.
Public Education
Through our AHFO charitable arm, we develop educational materials about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Our outreach initiatives include abuse recognition guides for professionals, public awareness campaigns about zoonotic diseases, and school programs promoting veterinary science careers to future animal health professionals.
Questions
What professional benefits do OVMA memberships include?
Members receive liability insurance programs, CE discounts, regulatory advocacy, practice management resources, and 24/7 professional support services.
How does OVMA support animal welfare initiatives?
We advocate for stronger animal protection laws, publish educational materials on abuse recognition, and collaborate with state agencies on animal health regulations.
What disease monitoring programs do you offer?
We maintain surveillance systems for emerging threats like Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and New World Screwworm through state agency partnerships.
Can non-veterinarians access your resources?
While primary benefits target licensed professionals, our public education materials and animal welfare initiatives serve broader audiences.
How do you handle legislative advocacy?
Our team actively engages Oregon lawmakers to protect veterinary scope of practice, influence animal welfare laws, and address regulatory challenges.
