Maryland Veterinary Medical Association

What Maryland Veterinary Medical Association does

Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MDVMA) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1886 and domiciled in Maryland, USA, serving veterinarians, technicians, students, and practice staff across the state. Its core products are a tiered membership program (Veterinarian, Academic-Government, Retired, Technician-Support Staff, Non-Resident, Student, New Graduate, and Group Practice categories), two flagship annual conferences (the Summer Conference at Princess Royale Oceanfront in Ocean City, MD and the Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners, each offering up to 18 CE credit hours), a career center (careers.mdvma.org), wellness and mental health resources, a foundation scholarship program ($32,500 disbursed in 2025-2026), and year-round legislative advocacy in Annapolis conducted via its retained lobbying firm Compass Government Relations Partners.

MDVMA monetizes through five revenue streams: recurring membership dues (amounts undisclosed), one-time conference registration fees ($205-$395 per attendee tier), exhibitor and sponsorship packages (Gold, Silver, Bronze, A La Carte tiers), career center employer job postings and featured employer branding on a Naylor-hosted platform, and advertising sales (website banners, newsletter, eBlasts, mailers) outsourced to The Association Partner. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the mdvma.org website, monthly NewsBytes e-newsletter, urgent advocacy email alerts, and Facebook/Instagram organic social channels; events and conferences serve as the primary in-person engagement mechanism.

The underlying technology is entirely third-party: Naylor Association Management Software powers member management, event registration, and the career center, with no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or data flywheel described. MDVMA does not develop software products. Its core differentiation rests on state-level regulatory representation (exclusive advocacy voice for Maryland veterinarians in the General Assembly), a ~140-year brand legacy, and the largest organized veterinary community footprint in the state.

Name

Maryland Veterinary Medical Association

Legal name

Maryland Veterinary Medical Association & Foundation

Website

https://mdvma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Veterinary Medical Association is a 1886-founded nonprofit professional membership association serving Maryland veterinarians, technicians, students, and practice staff through membership dues, two annual CE conferences, a career center, legislative advocacy in Annapolis, and a foundation scholarship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Veterinary professional association
• Continuing education conferences
• Veterinary advocacy services
• Veterinary career center
• Professional membership benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Hershey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from veterinarians, technicians, students, and other veterinary professionals in Maryland. Multiple membership tiers available including General, Academic-Government, Retired, Technician-Support Staff, Non-Resident, Student, New Graduate, and Group Practice categories. Dues structure not publicly disclosed on website.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from two annual flagship conferences: the Summer Conference and the Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners. Registration fees vary by attendee type (Veterinarian vs RVT/Technician) and whether full conference or one-day attendance.
3. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Fees: Revenue from exhibitor booth fees and sponsorship packages at annual conferences. Sponsorship tiers include Gold, Silver, Bronze, and A La Carte options. Booth spaces are 10 feet wide x 8 feet deep.
4. Career Center Services: MDVMA operates a career center (careers.mdvma.org) that generates revenue through employer job postings and featured employer packages. Job seekers can post resumes free; employers pay for job postings and premium branding options.
5. Advertising Revenue: Website banner, newsletter, mailer, and eBlast advertising opportunities sold to reach MDVMA members and event attendees. Contact handled through The Association Partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MDVMA is a state-level professional membership association for veterinarians, technicians, and students in Maryland that delivers tiered annual memberships, two annual continuing education conferences (Summer Conference and Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners), an online Career Center for veterinary employment services, Wellness & Mental Health resources, an MDVMA Foundation Scholarship Program, and year-round legislative advocacy and bill tracking on issues affecting veterinary practice. Memberships, conference registrations, exhibitor sponsorships, advertising, and donations fund its operations.

Product overview

The Maryland Veterinary Medical Association operates as a professional veterinary association offering a unified platform combining member services, continuing education, career development, and advocacy. The core product portfolio includes the MDVMA Website as the primary association hub, the MDVMA Career Center (powered by Naylor Association Solutions) for veterinary employment services, and two flagship conference programs—the Summer Conference and the Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners—both offering CE credit tracks. Supporting offerings include Wellness & Mental Health Resources, the MDVMA Foundation Scholarship Program, Legislative Advocacy & Bill Tracking, and the MDVMA Membership Portal. These products collectively serve Maryland's veterinary community through professional development, advocacy representation, career placement, and educational financial support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MDVMA Professional Membership Annual professional membership program offering multiple membership types (Veterinarian, Academic-Government, Retired, Technician-Support Staff, Non-Resident, Student, New Graduate, Group Practice) with benefits including exclusive CE discounts, advocacy representation, wellness resources, networking opportunities, and member-only event pricing.
• MDVMA Summer Conference Annual multi-day in-person continuing education conference held in Ocean City, MD offering 18 CE credit hours across small animal, equine, and general tracks, with an exhibitor hall, networking, and member/non-member pricing tiers.
• Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners Annual two-day conference focused on large animal veterinary medicine covering beef, dairy, and small ruminant topics, offering 18 CE credit hours to bovine and food animal practitioners.
• MDVMA Career Center Online job board platform powered by Naylor Association Solutions enabling veterinary professionals to post resumes, search jobs, access externship opportunities, and utilize career development resources including articles and video presentations on interviewing, resume writing, and salary negotiation. Employer job postings and featured employer packages generate revenue.
• Wellness & Mental Health Resources Curated collection of mental health and wellness resources for veterinary professionals, including crisis hotlines, suicide prevention training, compassion fatigue resources, substance use disorder support, and cyberbullying assistance.
• MDVMA Foundation Scholarship Program Educational scholarship program administered by the Maryland Veterinary Foundation (MDVF) awarding funds to Maryland residents pursuing veterinary medical education, including multiple named scholarships totaling $32,500 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Legislative Advocacy & Bill Tracking Service Year-round advocacy service monitoring and engaging on legislation affecting veterinarians, including bill tracking during the Maryland General Assembly session, member alerts, and Legislative Day participation opportunities.
• MDVMA Association Website (mdvma.org) Primary web platform for the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, providing membership management, event registration, legislative tracking, wellness resources, foundation scholarship information, and access to all member services.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Regent Animal HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor of 2026 MDVMA Summer Conference. American Regent Animal Health provides veterinary pharmaceutical products and supports continuing education events.
• Prof Arts PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor of 2026 MDVMA Summer Conference. Prof Arts Pharmacy supports veterinary pharmacy services.
• CVNIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Sponsor of 2026 MDVMA Summer Conference.
• Nestle Purina PetCareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor of 2026 MDVMA Summer Conference. Pet food company supporting veterinary education.
• PRNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Sponsor of 2026 MDVMA Summer Conference.
• Animal Emergency HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA La Carte Sponsor for Tote Bags at 2026 MDVMA Summer Conference.
• Naylor Association SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides association management software and hosts the MDVMA Career Center website. The software powers member management, event registration, and career center functionality.
• The Association PartnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHandles MDVMA advertising sales including website banners, newsletter ads, mailers, and eBlasts. Contact: [email protected]
• Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibitor at 2026 Summer Conference and partner through the College Committee which liaises between MDVMA and the veterinary college to support student activities and build relationships with future veterinarians.
• Princess Royale Oceanfront ResortminorOthersVenue partner for MDVMA Summer Conference in Ocean City, MD. Conference venue with exhibit hall space and hotel accommodations for attendees.
• DoubleTree by Hilton FrederickminorOthersVenue partner for 2027 Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners in Frederick, MD.
• Hampton Inn FrederickminorOthersHotel partner for 2026 Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners with group rate available using code BVC.
• Compass Government Relations PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMDVMA's government relations lobbying firm representing the association's interests in Annapolis during the Maryland General Assembly. Staff includes Hannah Garagiola (President) and Morgan Mills (Assistant Director).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Veterinary Conference (WVC): Long-running veterinary CE conference and membership organization with an annual conference that competes for veterinarian attendance and exhibitor sponsorships across the U.S.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): National professional association for veterinarians in the U.S., offering advocacy, CE, insurance, and member benefits that overlap with MDVMA's state-level offerings and compete for the same dues dollars.
• North American Veterinary Community (NAVC): Large veterinary CE organization running the VMX conference and continuing education platform; competes directly for CE dollars and conference attendance against MDVMA's events.

Regional players

• Florida Veterinary Medical Association: Large state VMA in Florida with membership, annual conference, CE tracks, and legislative advocacy similar in structure to MDVMA but operating in a different geography.
• Delaware Veterinary Medical Association: Small state-level VMA serving Delaware veterinarians with a similar membership and CE model, but a much smaller addressable market than MDVMA.
• New York State Veterinary Medical Society: State VMA for New York veterinarians offering comparable membership, CE, and advocacy services; comparable model but operates in a different Northeast state.

Others

• Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE): Association of state VMA executives that supports MDVMA and its peer state VMAs with benchmarking, education, and shared services; an industry ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association: State VMA serving Pennsylvania veterinarians with a parallel structure of membership tiers, CE conferences, legislative advocacy in Harrisburg, and member benefits.
• Virginia Veterinary Medical Association: Direct state-level peer for Virginia veterinarians with the same membership, CE, advocacy, and conference model that MDVMA uses; the two organizations also co-sponsor the Mid-Atlantic Bovine Conference.

Emerging players

• VetFolio (by NAVC): Digital CE platform for veterinarians offering on-demand courses that compete with MDVMA's in-person CE conferences for member learning hours and engagement time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mdvma
• Instagraminstagram.com/md_vma
• Xx.com/marylandvma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-veterinary-medical-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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