Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

02/26/2026

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02/25/2026

SCVMA was thrilled to spend time today during Wellness Week supporting the incredible veterinary students at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine as they gear up for midterms next week.

We brought reinforcements:
🥐 Delicious carbs courtesy of Paris Baguette
🐥 Motivational rubber duckies reminding students that they are “ducking awesome.”

Let’s just say… the students descended on those pastries like rabid gremlins (no crumbs left behind). But between bites, they took a few moments to learn about the benefits of their complimentary SCVMA student membership, including:
✨ Access to student scholarships
✨ Networking with local veterinary professionals in LA & OC
✨ Continuing education opportunities
✨ Mentorship and career support

Midterms can be intense, but this profession is built on community — and SCVMA is proud to show up for the next generation of veterinary leaders. Many thanks to our SCVMA Student Liaison, Irene Chae. You Rock!

To our WesternU students: You’ve got this. And in case you forgot… you’re ducking awesome. 💛🐥

02/18/2026

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, SCVMA celebrates the Year of the Horse—which horse lovers will tell you is every year.

Here's to strength, perseverance, and steady progress in the year ahead. 🐴

02/17/2026

Even the smallest acts of kindness can make someone’s day. Happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day!

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from SCVMA!

02/10/2026

Welcome, 2026 SCVMA Officers!

A new year of leadership officially set sail aboard the historic Queen Mary on February 7, 2026, marking a memorable installation for the incoming board.

02/09/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Award Winners- Honored at the SCVMA Annual Celebration, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

02/03/2026

California veterinarians—check a requirement off your list ✔️
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Clinical Practice 🗣 Laurel Redding, VMD, PhD 🎓 Counts toward the required 1 hour of antimicrobial CE every 4 years in California 📅 Wednesday, February 18 ⏰ 12:30 PM PDT 💻 Live interactive webinar
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/abxvetmed

01/22/2026

Attention veterinarians and veterinary team members!! Make sure you join SCVMA so you can stay in the know about all things veterinary in Los Angeles and Orange Counties! Membership for students is FREE, and incidentally a requirement for consideration of our upcoming scholarships! Link to join: https://bit.ly/joinSCVMA

· Live Interactive Webinars
· In-person CE Meetings and Social Events
· Monthly Magazine
· Member resources and discounts
· Access to Grant Funding for Patients in Need

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a reminder that progress is built through compassion, inclusion, and service to others.
At SCVMA, we remain committed to fostering a veterinary community where everyone belongs—and where care extends beyond our clinics into the communities we serve.

01/15/2026

🥯 Happy National Bagel Day!

When you hear “bagel” and immediately wonder… is it for me? 🤔🐶(Answer: nope—plain bagels only, and only if your vet says it’s okay 😉).