Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, you can help support the future of veterinary medicine and the pets who need it most. Your gift to the SCVMA Foundation provides:
📚 Scholarships for veterinary and RVT students
🚑 Grants for animal care in times of disaster in LA and Orange Counties
🐾 Emergency aid for animals affected by disasters
Give compassion. Give community. Give today.
🔗 https://members.scvma.org/donations/

The SCVMA is the nations largest regional veterinary medical association representing over 700 hospitals and 1200 members. We consider ourselves to be the source for all items related to veterinary medicine in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the SCVMA! As we celebrate gratitude, family, and furry friends, we also remind pet owners to keep Thanksgiving foods and decorations pet-safe. Thank you to all the veterinary teams who stand ready to help during the holidays—you are appreciated more than you know! 🐾

11/19/2025

We’re more than colleagues — we’re a community. During our membership drive, current members can refer colleagues to join Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and be part of a network that celebrates, supports, and empowers veterinary professionals across Los Angeles and Orange County. Use the member link when referring new members and qualify for dues credits and prizes!
💬 Events, CE, mentorship, and camaraderie — all in one membership. Membership isn't just for DVMs—we have RVTs, Practice Managers, Veterinary Assistants, students of veterinary and RVT programs, and Friends of the Association member categories. Don't miss out!
🐾 Refer a veterinary professional today and grow with us!
🔗 https://members.scvma.org/members/send.asp

11/18/2025

We know the snacking is strong this season—but human foods can be hazardous to pets. Turkey skin, bones, onions, stuffing, desserts, and alcohol? Big no-gos. Keep curious noses safe this Thanksgiving!

11/13/2025

The free Ultimate Pet Holiday Safety Kit from affinity partner LifeLearn is back, paw-sitively packed with client education resources about cold weather care, seasonal food risks, and more to keep tails wagging from pumpkin season to the New Year. Call it a big bundle of thanks for all that you and your team do. Download yours today!

Link: https://www.lifelearn.com/the-ultimate-pet-holiday-safety-kit-form/?utm_source=SCVMA&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=V-PC-2025-SCVMA-Content-Drips&utm_term=November&utm_content=Content

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank all veterans, and especially those who continue to serve through veterinary medicine. 🇺🇸🐾

11/08/2025

When the caffeine kicks in before the zoomies do.

It might be National Cappuccino Day, but remember — coffee, tea, and energy drinks can be dangerous for pets. Keep your brew out of paw’s reach! 🐾☕

11/06/2025

We’re more than colleagues — we’re a community. During our membership drive, current members can refer colleagues to join Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and be part of a network that celebrates, supports, and empowers veterinary professionals across Los Angeles and Orange County. Use the member link when referring new members and qualify for dues credits and prizes!
💬 Events, CE, mentorship, and camaraderie — all in one membership.
🐾 Refer a veterinary professional today and grow with us!
🔗 https://members.scvma.org/members/send.asp

The SCVMA is the nations largest regional veterinary medical association representing over 700 hospitals and 1200 members. We consider ourselves to be the source for all items related to veterinary medicine in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

11/02/2025

⏰ Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday — don't forget to set your clocks back! 🌅🐾

10/23/2025

Halloween checklist:
🍫 No chocolate/xylitol
🦺 Reflective gear & early walk
🚪 Quiet room during doorbells
🔥 Candles, glowsticks, decorations out of reach
🔖 Up-to-date ID/microchipStay safe & have a spooktacular night! —SCVMA🎃🐾

10/22/2025

Search engine optimization (SEO) doesn’t just boost visibility for your practice in search engines to attract more clients and increase appointments – it also helps surface your website and content in AI search tools like ChatGPT and answer summaries like AI Overviews.

To ensure your SEO is on point to maximize online discovery, this complimentary SEO Checklist from our affinity partner, LifeLearn, walks you through key things to stay ahead of local competitors.

Link: https://www.lifelearn.com/seo-eguide-download-form/?utm_source=SCVMA&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=V-PC-2025-SCVMA-Content-Drips&utm_term=October&utm_content=Content

The SCVMA is the nations largest regional veterinary medical association representing over 700 hospitals and 1200 members. We consider ourselves to be the source for all items related to veterinary medicine in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

10/17/2025