Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

What Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association does

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1930 and headquartered at 1121 Chatham Road in Springfield, Illinois. It serves more than 1,800 members across Illinois, comprising Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), veterinary students, and — as of 2025 — veterinary practice managers. The association operates through seven geographic regions and is governed by a Board of Directors comprising elected officers and regional representatives, with two affiliated entities: the Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation (IVMF), a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation providing scholarships, and the Veterinary Medical Political Action Committee (VMPAC) for legislative advocacy.

ISVMA's core products and services include membership tiers with annual dues (specific pricing not publicly disclosed), continuing education delivered through the Junolive-based CE Learning Center and the annual convention (offering up to 21 CE hours), regional CE meetings across its seven regions, mentorship and leadership programs (Power of 10), a member assistance program with mental health, legal, and financial counseling via CuraLinc and BetterHelp, and communication products including the E-SOURCE digital newsletter and the EPITOME magazine. The association also operates the Career Center job board and partners with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and five accredited CVT programs for student recruitment.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), event registration fees for the annual convention and regional meetings (transactional), and donations to VMPAC and IVMF captured during membership checkout. The go-to-market motion is community-led: acquisition occurs through professional networks, veterinary school pipelines, and regional VMA channels, while engagement is driven by the annual convention, regional CE meetings, mentorship, and digital platforms (member portal and career center). Technology is non-proprietary, consisting of a member management platform, the Junolive CE platform, a job board, and basic virtual event hosting — with no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

Legal name

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

Website

https://isvma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISVMA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association serving 1,800-plus veterinarians, CVTs, students, and practice managers across Illinois, delivering advocacy, continuing education, and member benefits through a seven-region structure and annual convention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from veterinarians (DVMs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), veterinary students, and practice managers. Various tiers exist including new graduate, inactive, and student categories.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from the Annual Convention (offering up to 21 CE hours), regional meetings, webinars, and specialty CE events. Registration types include DVM, CVT, student, practice personnel, and guest categories.
3. Donations to VMPAC and IVMF: The Veterinary Medical Political Action Committee (VMPAC) and Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation (IVMF) accept donations during membership checkout. IVMF is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ISVMA is a professional membership association for Illinois veterinarians (DVMs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), veterinary students, and practice managers. It sells annual memberships and delivers legislative advocacy, continuing education (CE), an annual convention, regional CE meetings, mentorship, leadership programs, a career center, and member assistance benefits (mental health, legal, financial counseling) to over 1,800 members across Illinois.

Product overview

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) is a professional membership organization offering a unified platform of services to over 1,800 veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, veterinary students, and practice managers across Illinois. The core offering centers on ISVMA Membership, which provides access to continuing education (CE) courses, the annual ISVMA Convention, regional CE meetings, and online learning through the CE Learning Center. The association operates two charitable arms: the Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation (IVMF) for scholarships and the VMPAC for legislative advocacy. Member support includes a Mentorship Program, Power of 10 Leadership Program, Career Center, and the Member Assistance Program (CuraLinc) providing mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Communication products include E-SOURCE digital newsletter and EPITOME Magazine. Additional resources cover pet loss support, cost of care toolkits, veterinary feed directive guidance, and screwworm preparedness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISVMA Membership Annual professional membership for licensed veterinarians (DVMs), Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), veterinary students, and practice managers. Includes legislative advocacy, CE access, member benefits, mentorship, leadership programming, and the Member Assistance Program. Tiered categories include Veterinarian Member, New Graduate, 2nd Year, Grad School, Resident/Intern, Inactive, Student Member, CVT Member, CVT Student, and Practice Manager (added 2025).
• Continuing Education (CE) Learning Center Online and in-person continuing education offering live events, on-demand courses, free CE opportunities, and approved CE hours for license maintenance. Hosted on the Junolive platform. Provides mandated CE compliance training.
• ISVMA Annual Convention Annual flagship event offering high-quality continuing education, an exhibit hall with industry partners, networking, and 7-21 hours of CE credit. Features sponsorship tiers (Gold, Silver) and registration categories for DVMs, CVTs, students, and guests.
• Power of 10 Leadership Program Selective leadership development program for early-career veterinarians within seven years of graduation, comprising six in-person and virtual sessions with hands-on learning and 20+ hours of continuing education credit.
• Career Center Job posting and career resources platform connecting veterinary employers with qualified candidates, including job listings targeted at DVMs, CVTs, and practice staff across Illinois.
• Member Assistance Program (CuraLinc) Member benefit providing 3 hours of complimentary mental health counseling, 30 minutes of legal consultation, 30 minutes of financial consultation, coaching, childcare provider assistance, and life resources through partnership with CuraLinc Healthcare and BetterHelp.
• Mentorship Program Mentorship initiative connecting University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine students with experienced veterinarians for guidance on clinical case management, career planning, work/life balance, and professional growth.
• VMPAC (Veterinary Medical Political Action Committee) Political action committee that provides financial support to selected candidates and events, helping advocate for veterinary legislative positions and opening doors for government relations outreach to Illinois legislators.
• Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation (IVMF) Charitable foundation providing scholarships for veterinary and CVT students, maintaining the Veterinary Heritage Museum at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, and funding educational exhibits.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boehringer-IngelheimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the 2026 ISVMA Annual Convention. Provides financial support that helps make the convention affordable for all attendees. Located at booth in the Exhibit Hall.
• InTouch Practice CommunicationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the 2026 ISVMA Annual Convention. Supports veterinary practice communications and professional development resources.
• CURALINC HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides ISVMA's Member Assistance Program offering 3 hours of complimentary mental health counseling, 30 minutes of legal consultation, 30 minutes of financial consultation, 30 minutes of coaching, childcare provider assistance, and day-to-day life resources through CURAINC and BetterHelp.
• MedXWasteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical waste disposal service offering ISVMA members up to 20% off services including medical, pharmaceutical & chemotherapy waste disposal, document destruction, DEA mail-back controlled RX, and compliance training.
• LIG Health Insurance SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with LIG Solutions to offer personalized health coverage options for ISVMA members including major medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental plans, short-term and critical care coverage, and Group HRAs.
• CardConnectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing partner offering ISVMA members a cash discount program that can eliminate up to 100% of credit card fees with no machine charge, application fee, or contract.
• Global Payments IntegratedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing solution designed for veterinary clinics offering secure, fast processing, online/phone/in-person options, automatic posting to client accounts, with a $200 activation bonus for ISVMA members.
• Principal Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIncome protection products partner offering ISVMA members a 20% discount on income protection products for financial security.
• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the 2026 ISVMA Annual Convention. Provides healthcare financing solutions for veterinary patients.
• Hill's Pet NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at the 2026 ISVMA Annual Convention. Pet nutrition company supporting veterinary practice needs.
• University of Illinois College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing sponsor of the 2026 ISVMA Annual Convention. The college provides educational collaboration, student representation, and hosts the ISVMA Student Engagement Committee. Also hosts Region III spring meetings at the College during spring break.
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)coreOthersISVMA validates CE hours during audits through its partnership with IDFPR. The association helps members navigate licensing inquiries and processes with the department.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): National professional association representing U.S. veterinarians. ISVMA delegates to AVMA and operates as the state-level complement; comparable membership/advocacy/CE model at national scale.

Direct peers

• California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA): State-level VMA in the largest U.S. veterinary market. Operates the same membership dues + CE + legislative advocacy model as ISVMA, including the Pet Loss Helpline referenced in ISVMA's offerings.
• Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA): State VMA offering similar membership tiers, CE programming, and advocacy services. Comparable peer for benchmarking ISVMA's dues structure and convention economics.
• Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA): State VMA providing professional advocacy and CE to Pennsylvania veterinarians. Comparable in service portfolio and member demographics to ISVMA.
• New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS): State-level veterinary membership association in New York. Mirrors ISVMA's professional association model including advocacy, CE, and member assistance benefits.
• Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA): Mid-sized state VMA with analogous membership, regional meetings, and advocacy structure. Closely aligned in scale and operating model to ISVMA.
• Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA): Neighboring Midwest state VMA offering similar membership tiers and continuing education programs. Strong structural comparison for ISVMA.
• Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA): Large state VMA providing membership, continuing education, and legislative representation to Texas veterinarians. Structurally identical to ISVMA in mission and revenue mix.

Regional players

• Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA): Midwest regional VMA providing membership and CE services to Wisconsin veterinarians. Neighboring state association with structural parallels to ISVMA.
• Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA): Adjacent state VMA serving Indiana veterinarians with comparable membership and advocacy services. Shares regional veterinary ecosystem with ISVMA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/illinois_vma
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISVMA/?ref=hl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/illinois-state-veterinary-medical-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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