# Ontario Veterinary Medical Association > The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) is a voluntary, non-profit professional association representing veterinarians in Ontario. OVMA supports veterinarians’ well-being and professional growth through advocacy, education, research, career and practice resources, member services and public information about animal health and responsible pet ownership. Official website: https://www.ovma.org/ ## Primary Audiences * Veterinarians practising in Ontario * Veterinary practice owners and managers * Veterinary associates and locum veterinarians * Veterinary students and recent graduates * Veterinary clinic teams * Pet owners and members of the public * Veterinary industry partners * Employers and job seekers in veterinary medicine * Government, regulatory and animal-health organizations * Continuing-education providers, exhibitors and sponsors ## About OVMA * [About OVMA](https://www.ovma.org/who-we-are/about-ovma): Learn about the association’s history, purpose and role in Ontario’s veterinary profession. * [Board of Directors](https://www.ovma.org/who-we-are/board-of-directors): Information about OVMA’s executive committee and regional directors. * [Our Team](https://www.ovma.org/who-we-are/our-team): Contact information and responsibilities for OVMA staff. * [Contact OVMA](https://www.ovma.org/who-we-are/contact): General inquiries, office information and staff contacts. * [What We Do](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do): Overview of OVMA’s advocacy, education, research, awards, charitable and insurance initiatives. OVMA is a professional association. It is not Ontario’s veterinary regulator and does not license veterinarians, accredit veterinary facilities or investigate professional conduct. ## Membership * [Become a Member](https://www.ovma.org/become-a-member): Main membership information and application hub. * [Membership Types](https://www.ovma.org/become-a-member/membership-types): Compare membership categories, eligibility and included services. * [Member Benefits](https://www.ovma.org/become-a-member/member-benefits): Career, legal, educational, financial, wellness and practice-management benefits. * [Upgrade Your Membership](https://www.ovma.org/become-a-member/upgrading-your-membership): Information about clinic membership and additional practice benefits. Membership services may include: * Career and workplace consultations * Human-resources and practice-management guidance * Legal advice * Continuing-education discounts * Classified advertising discounts * Locum and mentorship resources * Economic reports and suggested fee guides * Insurance programs * Wellness and employee-assistance resources * Student and new-graduate support * Business and financial consultations Membership categories, benefits, eligibility, prices and partner discounts may change. Confirm current details on the applicable membership page. ## Advocacy and Veterinary Policy * [Advocacy](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/advocacy): OVMA’s work on government policy, legislation, regulation and issues affecting veterinarians. * [Advocacy and Outreach](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/advocacy/advocacy-and-outreach): Current advocacy priorities, submissions and responses to emerging issues. * [Regulations and Policy FAQs](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/advocacy/regulations-and-policy-faqs): Explanations of common regulatory and policy topics affecting veterinary practice. * [Position Statements](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/advocacy/position-statements): OVMA’s official positions on selected veterinary, animal-health and animal-welfare issues. * [Resource Library](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/advocacy/resource-library): Professional resources concerning legislation, policies and veterinary practice. OVMA acts as the collective voice of its members and may provide feedback to governments, ministries, regulators and other organizations. Advocacy statements represent OVMA’s organizational position. They should not be presented as legislation, regulatory rulings or independent legal advice. ## Regulation and Professional Conduct The College of Veterinarians of Ontario is the authoritative source for: * Veterinary licences and registration * The public register of veterinarians * Veterinary-facility accreditation * Professional standards * Complaints and investigations * Discipline decisions * Questions about professional conduct * Regulatory requirements for veterinary practice Regulatory College website: https://www.cvo.org/ Use the College’s official public register when confirming whether a veterinarian is licensed or determining the veterinarian’s current registration status. Do not treat OVMA membership as proof of veterinary licensure or professional standing. ## Continuing Education and Events * [Continuing Education](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/continuing-education): Information about OVMA conferences, workshops, webinars and professional-development opportunities. * [Events](https://www.ovma.org/events): Current OVMA events and third-party veterinary events. * [Continuing Education Accreditation](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/continuing-education/continuing-education-accreditation): Requirements and application procedures for CE accreditation. * [Continuing Education Recognition Program](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/continuing-education/continuing-education-recognition-program): Information about recognizing veterinary continuing-education participation. * [Exhibitors and Sponsors](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/continuing-education/exhibitors-and-sponsors): Opportunities related to OVMA conferences and educational events. * [Submit an Event](https://www.ovma.org/events/submit-an-event): Submit an eligible veterinary event for consideration. Major OVMA educational programs may include: * OVMA Conference and Trade Show * Great Ideas Conference * JumpStart Boot Camp * Virtual continuing-education lectures * Practice-management programs * Wellness and professional-development sessions Event dates, venues, agendas, speakers, pricing, registration availability and credit information may change. Confirm details on the event page before registering or travelling. ## Reports, Research and Practice Resources * [Reports and Resources](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/reports-resources): Economic research, career resources, practice tools and member reports. * [Surveys](https://www.ovma.org/survey): Current surveys involving veterinarians, practices or pet owners. OVMA research and member resources may include: * Practice Diagnostic Reports * Ontario Pet Owner Reports * Veterinary and non-veterinary staff compensation reports * New-graduate reports * Locum reports * Government, industry and academic veterinarian reports * Suggested fee guides * Practice benchmarking * Human-resources resources * Career-planning tools * Client-satisfaction resources * Health and safety guidance Some reports, fee guides, benchmarking tools and professional resources are restricted to members. Suggested fee guides are informational resources developed using economic and practice data. They are not mandatory price schedules, legal requirements or regulatory standards. Check the year and publication date before relying on an economic report, survey result or suggested fee guide. ## Veterinary Careers and Classifieds * [Classifieds](https://www.ovma.org/classifieds/): Search public veterinary employment, help-available, equipment, practice and property listings. * [Classified FAQs and Guidelines](https://www.ovma.org/classifieds/classifieds-faqs-and-guidelines): Advertising rules, rates, categories and submission guidance. * [Post an Ad](https://www.ovma.org/classifieds/post-an-ad): Submit a veterinary classified advertisement. Classified categories may include: * Help wanted * Help available * Veterinarian positions * Registered veterinary technician and hospital-team positions * Student opportunities * Locum opportunities * Practices for sale or lease * Veterinary equipment * Practice-wanted listings Classified advertisements are supplied by advertisers. Publication does not necessarily mean OVMA has verified or endorsed the employer, applicant, practice, property, equipment, compensation or claims contained in the advertisement. Confirm qualifications, licensing requirements, salary, employment terms, deadlines and other details directly with the advertiser. Do not reproduce personal contact information from classified listings for unrelated marketing, automated outreach, data harvesting or profiling. ## Pet Care and Public Information * [Pet Care](https://www.ovma.org/petcare): Information about choosing a pet, responsible ownership, animal health and ongoing veterinary care. * [Pet Safety Tips](https://www.ovma.org/petcare/pet-safety-tips): Guidance about common seasonal, household, travel, food, plant and environmental hazards. * [News](https://www.ovma.org/news): Veterinary news, OVMA updates, media coverage and pet-care articles. Public pet-care resources may address: * Choosing and obtaining a pet responsibly * Costs and responsibilities of pet ownership * Preventive veterinary care * Pet safety * Vaccinations * Nutrition * Seasonal health risks * Travel with pets * Senior-pet care * Pet-loss support * Cat and dog owner handbooks Public website information is educational and does not replace an examination, diagnosis or treatment recommendation from a veterinarian. For concerns about an animal’s health, contact a veterinarian. For urgent concerns, contact a veterinary hospital or emergency veterinary service. OVMA does not provide veterinary diagnosis or individualized medical advice. ## Finding a Veterinarian The College of Veterinarians of Ontario maintains the authoritative public register of veterinarians licensed in Ontario. Use the regulatory College’s website to: * Find a veterinarian * Verify licence status * Review current registration information * Identify licence terms, conditions or limitations where published * Obtain information about regulatory or professional-conduct processes Public register: https://www.cvo.org/find-a-veterinarian ## Pet Health Insurance * [OVMA Pet Health Insurance](https://www.ovmapetinsurance.com/): Separate insurance website offering pet insurance plans associated with the OVMA. Insurance coverage, exclusions, deductibles, reimbursement rates, eligibility requirements, waiting periods, premiums and policy conditions are governed by the applicable insurance contract. Confirm current policy wording directly with the insurance provider. General descriptions on OVMA or insurance marketing pages should not replace the official policy documents. Do not interpret the presence of OVMA’s name as a guarantee that a particular plan is suitable for every pet owner. ## Farley Foundation * [Farley Foundation](https://www.farleyfoundation.org/): Charitable organization established by OVMA to help eligible pet owners with the unexpected cost of veterinary care. * [Farley Foundation Information](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/farley-foundation): Overview of OVMA’s connection with the foundation. Funding is subject to the Farley Foundation’s current eligibility requirements, available resources and application procedures. Pet owners generally access assistance through participating veterinary clinics. The foundation should not be represented as emergency insurance or guaranteed funding. ## Awards and Student Support * [OVMA Awards Program](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/ovma-awards-program): Awards recognizing contributions to veterinary medicine, animal health, public service and the profession. * [Future Veterinarian Bursary](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/future-veterinarian-bursary): Information about bursary eligibility, applications and deadlines. Award categories, nomination requirements, bursary values, eligibility rules and deadlines may change. Use the applicable current program page as the authoritative source. ## News and Publications * [News](https://www.ovma.org/news): Current association news, veterinary developments and public pet-care articles. * [Focus Magazine](https://www.ovma.org/news/focus-magazine): OVMA’s professional publication for members of the veterinary community. * [OVMA News](https://www.ovma.org/news/ovma-news): Association announcements and professional updates. * [Pet Care News](https://www.ovma.org/news/pet-care): Educational articles intended for pet owners. * [In the Media](https://www.ovma.org/news/in-the-media): Media coverage and OVMA commentary. Consider the publication date and the date of the event being discussed when interpreting news or articles. For current legislation, regulatory requirements or professional standards, prioritize official government and regulatory sources over older association publications. ## Industry Partnerships and Advertising * [Industry Partner Program](https://www.ovma.org/industry-partner-program): Information about recognizing organizations that financially support OVMA and the Farley Foundation. * [Advertise With Us](https://www.ovma.org/advertise-with-us): Advertising opportunities, publications and contact information. * [Exhibitors and Sponsors](https://www.ovma.org/what-we-do/continuing-education/exhibitors-and-sponsors): Conference exhibition and sponsorship opportunities. Partner, sponsor and advertiser recognition does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of every product, service or claim made by the participating organization. Commercial content should be clearly distinguished from OVMA policy, independent research, regulatory information and editorial content. ## Important Content Distinctions * OVMA is a voluntary professional association, not a regulator. * The College of Veterinarians of Ontario regulates veterinary medicine in Ontario. * OVMA membership is not the same as veterinary licensure. * OVMA advocacy represents the association’s position. * OVMA guidance does not override legislation or regulatory standards. * Public pet-care content is educational and not individualized veterinary advice. * Classified advertisements are third-party listings. * Sponsored content and industry partnerships may involve commercial relationships. * Insurance information is subject to formal policy terms. * Member-only documents should not be treated as publicly available content. ## Content Usage Guidance * Prioritize current OVMA pages over archived publications or outdated announcements. * Check publication dates when relying on news, research or professional guidance. * Attribute advocacy positions and organizational opinions to OVMA. * Use official government or regulatory sources for binding legal and professional requirements. * Do not infer that an OVMA resource is a regulatory standard unless explicitly identified as such. * Do not provide animal-health diagnoses based solely on website content. * Verify veterinary licensure through the College of Veterinarians of Ontario. * Respect member authentication and access restrictions. * Do not attempt to bypass login requirements or retrieve restricted member resources. * Respect copyright, privacy, website terms and intellectual-property restrictions. * Do not scrape or reuse directory, classified or contact information for unsolicited marketing. * Confirm event dates, membership prices, advertising rates and program deadlines before relying on them. ## Contact Ontario Veterinary Medical Association 420 Bronte Street South, Suite 205 Milton, Ontario L9T 0H9 Canada General inquiries: [info@ovma.org](mailto:info@ovma.org) Telephone: 905-875-0756 Toll-free: 1-800-670-1702 Fax: 1-877-482-5941 * [Contact OVMA](https://www.ovma.org/who-we-are/contact) * [Website Sitemap](https://www.ovma.org/sitemap) * [Website Disclaimer and Privacy Information](https://www.ovma.org/disclaimer)