Va Veterinary

What Va Veterinary does

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA), founded in 1894 and headquartered in Henrico, Virginia, is a nonprofit professional membership association serving veterinarians across Virginia. It operates as the only statewide trade body chartered by the Virginia General Assembly for the veterinary profession, providing membership, continuing education, legislative representation, networking, and member wellness benefits. VVMA's products span a member directory and Find a Veterinarian consumer tool, an annual Virginia Veterinary Conference, a classifieds platform for jobs and practice transactions, a national Veterinary Career Center (YM Careers partnership), continuing education webinars and events, the Power of 10 Leadership Program for recent graduates, a Mentor Program linking students at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine with practitioners in four states, a Member Assistance Program (with McLaughlin Young and BetterHelp), and the Veterinary Memorial Fund (co-founded 1985 with MDVMA, having raised ~$2.23M and funded 100+ research projects).

VVMA's revenue model is recurring-dues-driven, with individual veterinarian memberships priced at $280/year (full-time), $240 (multi-member), $205 (part-time), $200 (retired/faculty/industry), $165 (non-resident), $125 (2024 graduates), $50 (2025 graduates), and free for 2026 graduates and DVM students. Secondary streams include classified ads ($165 per ad for non-members, free for members), conference and CE event registration (e.g., $40 for non-member webinars), Industry Council sponsorships, email banner and digital newsletter advertising, and program partnerships. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on the website (vvma.org, powered by Wild Apricot), email newsletters, webinars, in-person events, student chapter engagement, mentorship programs, and word-of-mouth within the veterinary community.

VVMA serves licensed Virginia veterinarians (primary), DVM students at AVMA-accredited schools (primary), Industry Council member companies and vendors (secondary), and the general public seeking veterinarian referrals (secondary). Recent strategic moves include the 2024 merger with the Virginia Academy of Food Animal Practitioners (VAFAP), the December 31, 2025 dissolution of the Virginia State Animal Response Team (VASART), expansion of the Member Assistance Program via BetterHelp in May 2023, and deepening of regulatory and academic partnerships with the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and peer state VMAs in Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia.

Name

Va Veterinary

Legal name

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

Website

https://vvma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA), founded 1894, is a nonprofit professional membership association that provides membership, continuing education, advocacy, career resources, and member wellness benefits to licensed veterinarians, veterinary students, and industry partners across Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Henrico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from veterinarians at various levels (individual, multi-member, part-time, retired, student, etc.) form the primary revenue stream. Fees range from free for 2026 graduates and DVM students to $315 for individual full-time veterinarians.
2. Classified Advertising: VVMA charges $165 per classified ad for non-members; members may post classified ads free of charge. Additional fees apply for the YM Careers national database career center.
3. Conference & Event Revenue: Revenue from the Virginia Veterinary Conference and other CE events, including registration fees for non-affiliates. Webinar registration fees of $40 for non-members.
4. Advertising: Email banner ad sales and digital newsletter ad placements throughout the year, with seasonal deadlines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VVMA is a nonprofit professional membership association that provides tiered annual memberships to licensed veterinarians, veterinary students, and related professionals in Virginia. Its core services include continuing education programming (webinars, the annual Virginia Veterinary Conference, and CE events), a classified advertising and career center platform, a public Find a Veterinarian directory, legislative and regulatory advocacy, leadership and mentorship programs (Power of 10 Leadership Program, Mentor Program), and a Member Assistance Program providing confidential counseling and support resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VVMA Individual Veterinarian Membership Annual professional membership for licensed veterinarians practicing in Virginia, priced at $280/year for full-time, with tiered pricing for multi-member practices ($240), part-time ($205), retired ($200), non-resident ($165), faculty ($200), industry/government/research ($200), recent graduates ($50–$125), and free for 2026 graduates and DVM students. Includes CE access, advocacy, classified ad posting, member directory listing, Find a Veterinarian listing, Member Assistance Program, and Industry Council networking.
• Virginia Veterinary Conference Annual multi-day professional veterinary conference and CE event held at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, offering continuing education credits, networking, and exhibits; registration fees apply for non-affiliated attendees and members.
• VVMA Webinars (Continuing Education) Live and recorded webinars delivered via Zoom, often co-presented with the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, that provide CE credits to attendees. Free for VVMA and VALVT members; $40 per session for non-members (e.g., the August 6, 2026 webinar on Veterinary Establishments Associated with Animal Control or Shelters, offering 1 CE credit).
• VVMA Classifieds Online classified advertising platform for veterinarians to advertise and browse employment opportunities for veterinarians, relief veterinarians, veterinary assistants, licensed technicians, and staff/administrators; equipment for sale; and practices for sale/lease. Cost is $165 per ad for non-members; free for VVMA members.
• Veterinary Career Center (YM Careers) National veterinary career opportunity database operated in partnership with YM Careers (vvma.careerwebsite.com), with separate fees beyond VVMA's own classifieds, allowing employers to post jobs and job seekers to review resumes.
• 2026 Coastal VMA CE Event Regional continuing education event scheduled for September 26, 2026 in Virginia, offering CE credits and networking for veterinary professionals in the Coastal area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 clinics throughout Virginia and surrounding areas participate in the Veterinary Memorial Fund
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• BetterHelpminorOthers · 1 May 2023McLaughlin Young partnered with BetterHelp to expand MAP access through easy-to-use technology providing virtual counseling via chat, phone, and video. Included in the existing MAP benefit at no additional cost effective May 1, 2023.
• Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MDVMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985MDVMA co-founded the Veterinary Memorial Fund with VVMA and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. The fund has raised nearly $2.23 million and funded over 100 research projects.
• Wild ApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationWild Apricot provides the membership management software platform powering vvma.org. This platform handles membership enrollment, event registration, member directory, classified ad management, email communications, and website content management. VVMA is powered by Wild Apricot membership software.
• Industry Council MemberscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry Council members are veterinary industry companies and vendors that support VVMA activities. They gain access to advertise and engage with VVMA member veterinarians. Publication of their advertisements on the VVMA website does not constitute endorsement by the association.
• Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership including: co-founding and co-managing the Veterinary Memorial Fund (established 1985), hosting the Mentor Program at VMCVM, hosting the Power of 10 Leadership Program sessions, VVMA Student Chapter affiliated with the college, and collaborative legislative advocacy.
• Virginia Board of Veterinary MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine presents webinars for VVMA members on regulatory and compliance topics, such as the webinar on veterinary establishments associated with animal control or shelters. VBVM also handles CE guidance and audits for Virginia-licensed veterinarians.
• McLaughlin YoungmajorOthersVVMA partnered with McLaughlin Young to provide the Member Assistance Program (MAP), offering confidential support resources for personal or work-related challenges. The program is free for VVMA veterinarians and their household family members.
• YM CareersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVVMA partnered with YM Careers to expand veterinary career opportunity listings through the YM Careers national database. The Veterinary Career Center at vvma.careerwebsite.com is a separate entity from VVMA Classifieds with additional fees.
• Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians (VALVT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVALVT members receive free access to VVMA webinars (such as the August 2026 webinar on veterinary establishments). Both organizations collaborate on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
• Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MDVMA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDVMA co-hosts the VVMA Mentor Program along with Delaware VMA and West Virginia VMA, providing mentorship between VMCVM DVM students and practitioners from the four surrounding states.
• Delaware Veterinary Medical Association (DVMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVMA co-hosts the VVMA Mentor Program, providing mentorship between VMCVM DVM students and practitioners from Delaware and surrounding states.
• West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (WVVMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVVMA co-hosts the VVMA Mentor Program, providing mentorship between VMCVM DVM students and practitioners from West Virginia and surrounding states.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): The national professional association for veterinarians in the U.S. Operates as the umbrella body for state VMAs including VVMA; offers overlapping CE, advocacy, and member benefits at a national scale — the dominant incumbent whose scope subsumes VVMA's.
• California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA): The largest U.S. state VMA, representing California veterinarians with a comprehensive CE, advocacy, and member-benefit portfolio. Offers the same core services as VVMA but at much greater scale and geographic confinement to California.

Direct peers

• West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (WVVMA): Statewide VMA serving West Virginia veterinarians. Comparable to VVMA as a small-state professional association offering membership, CE, and advocacy; explicitly partners with VVMA on the multi-state Mentor Program.
• Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MDVMA): State-level veterinary professional association serving Maryland veterinarians. Directly comparable to VVMA in mission, structure, and revenue model (dues, CE, classifieds); MDVMA also co-hosts the VVMA Mentor Program and co-founded the Veterinary Memorial Fund, evidencing functional parity.
• Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians (VALVT): Virginia-based professional association for credentialed veterinary technicians. Closely comparable to VVMA in mission (CE, advocacy, member services) and geography, and explicitly partners with VVMA on shared CE programming.
• Delaware Veterinary Medical Association (DVMA): Statewide VMA representing Delaware veterinarians. Closely matched to VVMA in scale and structure; partners with VVMA and other neighboring state VMAs on the VMCVM Mentor Program.

Regional players

• Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA): State VMA serving Florida veterinarians. Same membership/CE/advocacy/classified product model as VVMA; regionally distinct market.
• South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV): State-level veterinary association for South Carolina. Directly analogous service offering (membership, CE, advocacy, classifieds), but operates in a different geography from VVMA.
• Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA): Statewide Texas VMA offering analogous dues-based membership, continuing education, advocacy, and classified/job-board services; not a direct geographic competitor but a structurally identical peer.
• North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA): Statewide VMA serving North Carolina veterinarians. Comparable model and revenue mix (dues, CE, classifieds, advocacy); does not directly compete with VVMA geographically but represents the same category in a neighboring state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-veterinary-medical

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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