Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

What Arizona Veterinary Medical Association does

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, state-level professional membership organization founded in 1941 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It serves Arizona's veterinary community through tiered individual memberships (veterinarians, allied industry members, veterinary health care team members, students, retired DVMs, and non-residents), accredited continuing education programming, signature in-person events (Dental Extravaganza, VHCTAz Team Conference, African Wildlife Study Expedition, Desert West Connection), legislative advocacy via a dedicated lobbyist and a Political Action Committee (AzVMA-PAC), and a charitable foundation (Arizona Veterinary Medical Foundation / AzVMF). The organization also operates the Power of 10 Leadership Academy for early-career veterinarians and a career center with classifieds and AVMA-powered job listings. Its technology footprint is limited to a membership portal (azvma.site-ym.com), email newsletters, on-demand webinars, and standard social media channels — no proprietary software product or AI platform.

AzVMA generates revenue through four primary streams: annual membership dues (e.g., $350/yr veterinarian, $42/yr health care team, $375/yr allied industry, $12/yr veterinary students), event registration fees (CE events ranging from $125 to $250 per attendee), event sponsorships and exhibits (Premier Sponsorship at $5,500, Top Tier at $4,000, mid-tier from $150-$3,000), and advertising/classifieds (display ads and career center listings). The organization is supported by a lean 6-person staff and a volunteer board of directors, with day-to-day operations led by Executive Director Mittie Williams, MEd. The 2026-27 officer slate includes President Lauren Thomas (DVM, CVMA), Vice President Barbara Batke (DVM, MBA), Secretary Lane Smith (DVM), Treasurer John Kashak, and Immediate Past President Tara-lyn Temple.

The association's strategic positioning is anchored by an 80-year operating history, a 3,000+ veterinarian membership base, 150+ allied industry members, 1,300+ VHCTAz staff members, and a 2025-2030 Strategic Plan adopted to formalize growth and accountability. Recent moves include bylaws modernization (ratified April 22, 2024), a 100-scholarship MentorVet partnership funded by Chewy Health, deepening partnerships with University of Arizona and Midwestern University veterinary colleges, and a 2026 Premier Sponsor roster featuring major industry brands including IDEXX, Banfield Pet Hospital, Purina Pro Plan, Antech Diagnostics, VCA, and Chewy Health. AzVMA also collaborates with the Arizona Department of Health Services and the CDC on One Health initiatives and zoonotic disease preparedness.

Name

Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

Legal name

Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

Website

https://azvma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit founded in 1941 that serves Arizona's veterinary professionals through tiered membership, accredited continuing education, signature events, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from veterinary professionals, students, allied industry members, and retired veterinarians. Primary revenue stream supporting association operations.
2. Event Sponsorships and Exhibits: Sponsorship packages for events including Dental Extravaganza, VHCTAz Team Conference, African Safari, and Power of 10 program. Includes exhibit tables and à la carte sponsorship options.
3. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for CE events including Dental Extravaganza ($125-$250), African Safari expeditions, and conferences.
4. Advertising and Classifieds: Display advertising in newsletters and classified ads in career center for employers seeking veterinary professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit membership organization that delivers professional association services to Arizona's veterinary community. Its core offerings include tiered professional memberships for veterinarians, students, technicians, retired veterinarians, and allied industry companies, along with a robust continuing education program (over 20 meetings per year, including signature conferences like the Dental Extravaganza, VHCTAz Team Conference, and African Safari expedition), legislative advocacy with a dedicated state lobbyist, a career center, the Power of 10 Leadership Academy, and a charitable foundation (AzVMF) for scholarships and disaster relief.

Product overview

AzVMA operates as a professional membership organization for veterinary professionals rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings consist of membership services providing access to resources and networking, comprehensive continuing education programs including live events and on-demand webinars, signature events (Dental Extravaganza, VHCTAz Team Conference, African Wildlife Safari), career center services, legislative advocacy through its PAC, the Arizona Veterinary Medical Foundation for scholarships and disaster relief, the Power of 10 Leadership Academy for early-career development, Allied Industry membership for business partners, and regular publications and newsletters. The organization functions as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power of 10 (P10): An interactive leadership development program for early-career veterinarians focused on community-building, leadership development, well-being, and advocacy.
• Arizona Veterinary Medical Foundation (AzVMF)
• AzVMA-PAC

Products and services

• Professional Membership Services Tiered membership program providing Arizona veterinary professionals, students, health care team staff, allied industry companies, retired veterinarians, and non-residents with access to resources, networking, CE opportunities, advocacy, and member benefits.
• Continuing Education Programs Comprehensive CE library including live webinars, on-demand courses, in-person events, and signature programs (African Wildlife Study Expedition, Desert West Connection Conference) covering clinical, financial, legal, and wellness topics for veterinarians and staff.
• Dental Extravaganza Annual signature CE conference focused on veterinary dentistry, offering 6 CE hours with tracks covering oral tumor treatment, feline stomatitis, pediatric dentistry, and dental radiography. Co-hosted with Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists.
• VHCTAz Team Conference Annual team conference for all veterinary practice staff (technicians, assistants, practice managers), approved for 10 CE hours, designed for team members to learn, collaborate, and grow.
• Dean Rice Memorial African Wildlife Study Expedition RACE-approved 10-day South African wildlife conservation expedition offering 20 CE hours, led by wildlife veterinarian Dr. William Fowlds and board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Victoria Lukasik, focused on rhinoceros conservation and wildlife management procedures.
• Career Center Online career services platform connecting Arizona veterinary employers with veterinary professionals, featuring both local AzVMA Classifieds and national AVMA-powered job listings.
• AzVMA Political Action Committee (PAC) Political Action Committee that pools individual donations from Arizona veterinarians and makes campaign contributions to state candidates to protect and advance veterinary medicine in Arizona.
• Arizona Veterinary Medical Foundation (AzVMF) Charitable foundation supporting the veterinary community through student scholarships, disaster relief, military support, and veterinary well-being programs, with 100% of contributions applied directly to causes.
• Power of 10 Leadership Academy Interactive 12-month leadership development program for early-career veterinarians focusing on community-building, leadership development, well-being, and advocacy, including mentorship and capstone projects.
• Allied Industry Membership and Sponsorship Program Partnership program for companies offering products and services to the veterinary profession, providing visibility through online directory, sponsorship opportunities at AzVMA events, and networking within the Arizona veterinary community.
• Legislative Representation and Advocacy Legislative monitoring and advocacy services with a dedicated state lobbyist who monitors Arizona legislature and leads association efforts to protect veterinary licenses and influence policies enhancing practice standards.
• Publications and Newsletters Regular member communications including a monthly newsletter, the Allied Connection newsletter for industry members, and the Latest News section featuring member highlights, educational opportunities, and industry updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 CE meetings per year plus annual state conference
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzVMA follows policies set by AVMA unless it adopts specific policies. The AzVMA elects a delegate and alternate delegate as representatives to AVMA. Both attend AzVMA Board meetings to liaise between the two associations.
• Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (ASVMEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzVMA's CE events are approved by ASVMEB to help veterinarians maintain licensure. ASVMEB is the state regulatory agency for veterinarians.
• Arizona Veterinary Dental SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the annual Dental Extravaganza event, a CE program for veterinarians and technicians focused on advancing dental care in animal health.
• Arizona Veterinary Dental SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue and collaborative partner for the 2026 Dental Extravaganza at Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West.
• Arizona Veterinary Medical Foundation (AzVMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzVMA's charitable foundation supporting student scholarships, disaster relief, military support, and veterinary well-being. 100% of contributions go directly to Foundation causes.
• University of Arizona College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership including white coat ceremonies, graduations, orientations, career fairs, student leadership honors, and collaboration on African Safari expeditions. Advisory council representation.
• Midwestern University College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership including participation in ceremonies, career fairs, and conservation education events such as Safari Conservation Talk. Advisory council representation.
• Chewy HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting Sponsor of Power of 10 Leadership Academy and partner providing 100 full scholarships for MentorVet programming in 2026. Premier sponsor for 2026.
• ScratchpaymajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor of AzVMA. Provides practice financing solutions to veterinary practices.
• Vetek LabsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor of AzVMA.
• IDEXXmajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor providing veterinary diagnostic solutions and services.
• Banfield Pet HospitalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor, one of the largest veterinary hospital chains in the US.
• Nestle Purina Pro Plan Veterinary DietsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor providing prescription diet products for veterinary practices.
• Antech DiagnosticsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor providing veterinary diagnostic imaging and laboratory services.
• VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of ArizonamajorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor and sponsor of Legislative Advocacy Day for Power of 10 program. Major veterinary referral and emergency center.
• Horizon Pet Cremation ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Top Tier Sponsor and Supporting Sponsor of Power of 10 Leadership Academy.
• Lovet Pet Health CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Sponsor of Power of 10 Leadership Academy and 2026 Top Tier Sponsor.
• Elanco Animal HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesert West Connection Speaker Sponsor for Power of 10 program.
• Dr. William Fowlds (Ikhala Wildlife Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead veterinarian for African Wildlife Study Expeditions, a South African wildlife veterinarian dedicated to rhinoceros conservation and wildlife management.
• Dr. Victoria Lukasik (Southwest Veterinary Anesthesiology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead veterinarian and board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist for African Safari expeditions, developed the CE program.
• MentorVetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing 100 full scholarships for MentorVet Leap (early-career) and MentorVet Lead (mid-career) programming in 2026.
• AquaCrossingsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor. Allied Industry Committee Chair Matthew Mansour represents this company.
• PawScriptsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Top Tier Sponsor providing veterinary practice management software.
• PetDeskminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor providing veterinary client communication and reminder solutions.
• PRN PharmacalminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Premier Sponsor providing veterinary pharmaceutical products.
• Society for Science (Regeneron ISEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzVMA supports veterinary professional judging at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair hosted in Phoenix, especially Life Sciences and Animal Science categories.
• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzVMA collaborates with ADHS on public health matters including One Health initiatives, Valley Fever awareness, and zoonotic disease preparedness.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC Career Epidemiology Field Officer stationed at Arizona Department of Health Services serves as acting State Public Health Veterinarian, supporting One Health collaborations.
• Zoetis Foundation/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides veterinary technician student scholarships to offset educational expenses. AzVMA promotes these scholarship opportunities to members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): National professional association for veterinarians in the U.S. AVMA is the umbrella body to which AzVMA sends elected delegates and sets baseline policies. Most comparable as a larger, established membership association serving the same veterinary professional base across a wider geography.

Direct peers

• California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA): Largest state-level veterinary medical association in the U.S., serving California veterinarians with membership, CE, advocacy, and publications. Directly comparable to AzVMA in mission, structure (501(c)(6)), and product mix, just at larger scale.
• Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA): State-level VMA serving Texas veterinarians with membership, CE programming, and advocacy. Closest direct peer to AzVMA in terms of regional scope and the breadth of professional services (CE calendar, legislative monitoring, member benefits) delivered to a state practitioner base.
• Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA): Florida's state veterinary medical association providing membership, CE, advocacy, and publications. Mirrors AzVMA's structure and offerings, serving a comparable member population of licensed veterinarians and veterinary staff in a single state.
• New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS): State professional society for veterinarians in New York. Comparable in scope and function to AzVMA, with a similar member-driven model delivering CE, advocacy, and community engagement for DVMs in a single state.
• Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA): State VMA serving Pennsylvania veterinarians with continuing education, advocacy, and member services. Closest analog to AzVMA as a 501(c)(6)-style state association delivering a similar product mix to a comparable member count.
• Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA): Ohio's state veterinary medical association offering membership, CE, and advocacy services. Directly comparable to AzVMA in organizational structure and the breadth of services delivered to licensed veterinarians in a single state.
• Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA): Michigan's statewide VMA providing continuing education, advocacy, and professional support. Direct peer to AzVMA in mission, member composition, and the combination of state-focused advocacy and CE programming.
• Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA): State-level VMA serving Colorado veterinarians. Comparable to AzVMA as a neighboring southwestern-state association offering membership, CE, and advocacy with similar scale and member programs.

Others

• Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE): Professional association for the executives who lead state and regional veterinary medical associations like AzVMA. Adjacent peer — not a direct competitor — but highly relevant as the institutional network AzVMA's Executive Director participates in for benchmarking and shared resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArizonaVeterinaryMedicalAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/azvma/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/arizonavma

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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