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California Constituent Veterinary Medical Associations

Constituent Association Formation Process

1)    CVMA’s Constitution and Bylaws allow for the formation of new geographic or non-geographic constituent VMAs.

 

2)    Forming a New Constituent Association

a)    Twenty-five CVMA members required to form a new constituent association.

i)       Petition CVMA Board of Governors in writing of intent to form new constituent association.

ii)     Twenty-five CVMA member signatures on letter(s) indicating desire to form new association.

 

3)    Twenty CVMA members required to continue a constituent association.

 

4)    House of Delegates Representation

a)    One Delegate and One Alternate Delegate for 150 CVMA members

(1)  Weighted Vote – One Vote per 15 CVMA members

b)    Two Year Terms – Three Term Maximum

 

5)    A CVMA member may join multiple constituent VMAs, but representation to the House of Delegates must be assigned to only one of these groups. Generally, a specific member’s vote is assigned to the local, geographic association representing the member’s address as listed in our database.

a)    CVMA members belonging to more than one constituent association must certify in writing, which association will represent them in the House of Delegates.

 

Note: If you wish to see a list of CVMA’s current constituent associations, please refer to the CVMA Bylaws constituent association section on our web site.

Non-Geographic Association Formation Process

The by-laws of the CVMA allow two kinds of associations to be represented. Most members come from geographical associations, but there are several that represent non-geographical “affinity” interests.

Interested members must notify the CVMA executive director of their intent to be represented in a non-geographical association.

We encourage you to maintain your membership in your local geographic veterinary medical association. A CVMA member may join multiple constituent VMAs, but representation to the CVMA House of Delegates must be assigned to only one of these groups. By returning one of the “Letters of Intent to Join” (see below) to the CVMA you will be electing to be represented by a non-geographic association in the CVMA House of Delegates.

 

California Constituent Veterinary Medical Associations

Highlights:

Note: Members must attend 2 meetings per year.

ACVMA Office:

E-mail address: ACVMA@aol.com
Website: acvma.com/

Officers:

President
Ashley McCaughan, DVM
Business: (510) 939-8340

Vice President
Erica Anderson, DVM
Business: (510) 338-3473

Treasurer
Karen Buchinger, DVM
Business: (510) 523-1626

Executive Director
Jennifer Perry
Business: (510) 857-9762

CVMA Governor
Peter Mangold, DVM


CVMA Delegates

Eleanor Dunn, DVM
Business: (510) 350-8538

Ashley McCaughan, DVM
Business: (510) 939-8340

(Cities of Acton, Agua Dulce, Edwards, Lake Hughes, Lake LA, Lancaster, Leona Valley, Littlerock, Newhall, Palmdale, Pearblossom, Quartz Hill, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Santa Clarita, and Tehachapi)

 

Officers:

None

 

CVMA Delegate
none

Fresno and Madera Counties

Office Address:

CCVMA
1639 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703
Email: ccvma@outlook.com
Website: https://www.ccvma.net/

Officers:

President
Marcy Rosendale, DVM
Business: (559) 875-0071

Vice President
Carrin Page, DVM

Treasurer
Ramzi Eid, DVM
Business: (559) 434-4000

Secretary
KC Schreiber, DVM

CE Coordinator
Mark Nample, DVM

CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387

CVMA Delegate
Cheryl Waterhouse, DVM
Business: (559) 434-4000

Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at the Lafayette Park Hotel

 

Office Address and Contact Name:

Deborah Dobbs, Executive Director
Contra Costa County VMA
16 Santa Ana Place
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Business: (925) 935-2026
Fax: (925) 906-0922
Email: info@ccvma.org
Website: ccvma.org

 

 

Officers:

 

President
Louisa Asseo, DVM
Business: (925) 954-8087

 

Vice-President
Ilana Halperin, DVM

 

Executive Director
Deborah Dobbs, CAE
Business: (925) 935-2026

 

Secretary/Treasurer
Peter Mangold, DVM
Business: (925) 837-7246

 

CVMA Governor
Peter Mangold, DVM

 

CVMA Delegates
Louisa Asseo, DVM

Heather Moore, DVM

 

CVMA Alternate Delegates
Risa Barrett-Allison, DVM

Suzanne Lee, DVM

CVMA Delegate
George Dyke, DVM

CVMA Alternate Delegate
Michael Manno, DVM

Delegate
TBD

President
TBD

Secretary-Treasurer
TBD

CVMA Delegate
TBD

Delegate
Diana Bauer, DVM
Business: (415) 476-1801

 

Alternate Delegate
Julian Castaneda, DVM

Delegate
Leslie Sklena, DVM

(Parts of San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties, including the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Lockeford, and Galt)

 

Mission:
Advance the science and art of veterinary medicine in all its branches including its relationship to public health, the biological sciences, and agriculture.

 

Website: https://deltavma.com/

 

Officers:

 

President
Richard Turner, DVM
Business: (209) 334-4257

 

Vice-President
Hayden Webster, DVM
Business: (209) 368-5166

 

Treasurer
Jenny Wu, DVM

 

Secretary
Elisabeth Klapstein, DVM
Business: (209) 727-3663

 

CVMA Governors
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Phone: (209) 384-7387

Keith Rode, DVM
Business: (530) 666-2461

 

CVMA Delegate
Jenny Wu, DVM

 

CVMA Alternate Delegate
Samantha Vu, DVM

(Humboldt and Del Norte Counties)

HIGHLIGHTS:

For information on continuing education events, please contact Becky Reimers, 800-762-4800 ext. 2261, email: breimers@mwivet.com.

Officers:

President
Jennifer Tavares, DVM
Business: (707) 768-4200

3711Vice-President
Haley Williams, DVM
Business: (707) 822-5124

Treasurer
Samantha Burk, DVM
Business: (707) 822-4885

Secretary
Tamara Reynolds, DVM
Business: (707) 822-5124

CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711

CVMA Delegate
TBD

Alternate Delegate
TBD

(Kern County)

President
TBD

Secretary/Treasurer
Rose Rakow, DVM
Business: (661) 327-5571

CVMA Governor
TBD

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(Marin County)

Office Address:

Marin County VMA
PO Box 9726
Rafael, CA 94912-9726
Website: http://marinvets.org/

Mission:
The MCVMA, through the work of its Executive Board and members, advances veterinary science, promotes a fraternal feeling among its members, protects the rights and privileges of veterinarians and elevates the standards of the profession.

Meetings:
The Marin County VMA meets on the last Tuesday of each month.

Officers

President
Erin Smythe-Morey, DVM
Business: (415) 456-4342

Vice-President
Marcella Harb-Hauser, DVM & Aarti Sabhlok, DVM
Business: (415) 456-4342

Treasurer
Carla Robin, DVM
Business: (415) 456-4342

CE Coordinator
Kelly Pipkin, DVM
Business: (415) 454-8204

CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711

CVMA Delegate
Kathleen Olson, DVM

CVMA Alternate Delegate
Erin Smythe-Morey, DVM

(Mendocino and Lake Counties)

CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(Merced and Mariposa counties) 

 

Mission Statement: Dedicated to the highest professional standards of service and care for animals, and their owners, and committed to improving our communities through personal and professional service.

 

Website: vets4merced.com or vets4mariposa.com

 

President
Jon Klingborg, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387

 

Treasurer
Stephen Gregg, DVM
Business: (209) 383-5050

 

CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387

 

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(North Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties) 

Mission Statement: “The objectives of the Mid-Coast Veterinary Medical Association shall be to provide a forum for the discussion of issues of importance to the veterinary profession and encourage continuing education for the advancement of the science and art of veterinary medicine. The association shall develop an official position on appropriate subjects and shall promote the ethical humane and scientific treatment of sick and injured animals.”

Highlights: The Mid-Coast VMA was established in 1947. The association has a membership of 110 large and small animal veterinarians from San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties. Monthly small animal meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month. Large animal meetings are held sporatically throughout the year.

Office Address:

PO Box 925
Pismo Beach, CA 93448
Email: midcoastvma@gmail.com

Mid-Coast VMA Website

Officers:

President
Jeff Hall, DVM
Business: (503) 348-1484

Vice-President/CE Coordinator
Louisa Cammidge, DVM
Business: (415) 847-1482

Treasurer
TBD

Executive Secretary
Michelle Wright

Member-At-Large/Board Member
Rebecca Staple, DVM

CVMA Governor
Patrick Connolly, DVM
Business: (805) 498-3684

CVMA Delegate
Louisa Cammidge, DVM
Business: (415) 847-1482

CVMA Alternate Delegate
TBD

Established in 1962, MBAVMA is a community association of Monterey and Santa Cruz County veterinarians. We are a local chapter of the California Veterinary Medical Association. We provide networking, continuing education, and collaboration for our members.

 

Website: https://mbavma.com/

(Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties)

 

President
Ann Gratzek, DVM
Business: (831) 658-3321

 

Vice President
Theresa Arteaga, DVM
Business: (831) 242-0978

 

Executive Secretary
Emma Sanchez
Business: (831) 899-4838

 

CVMA Governor
Patrick Connolly, DVM
Business: (805) 498-3684

 

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(El Dorado and Placer Counties)

 

President
Chris Garden, DVM
Business: (530) 644-6011

 

CVMA Governor
Keith Rode, DVM
Business: (530) 666-2461

 

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(Napa and Solano Counties)

Napa-Solano VMA email address: nsvma.org@gmail.com

Website: http://www.nsvma.org/

 

President
Brenda Sholtens, DVM
Business: (707) 864-1444

 

Vice President
Peter Ellis, DVM
Business: (707) 864-1444

 

Secretary/Treasurer
Valerie Christiansen, DVM
Business: (707) 553-8363

 

Executive Assistant
Nancy Mathews

 

CVMA Governor
Peter Mangold, DVM

 

CVMA Delegate
Chris Shacoski, DVM
Business: (707) 864-1444

(Butte, Colusa, Plumas and Sutter Counties)

Mission Statement: “North Valley VMA is a non-profit corporation (category Mutual Benefit). Our purpose is to promote fellowship and the exchange of scientific information between our members and to encourage participation in continuing education.”

Officers

President
Scott Hamilton, DVM
Business: (530) 891-5707

Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Suzanne Hanson, DVM
Business: (530) 342-7387

CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sierra, Tehama, and Trinity Counties)

Upcoming Meetings:

For information on upcoming C.E. seminars, please contact Becky Reimers, 800-762-4800 ext. 2261, email: breimers@mwivet.com.

Officers

President
Chavon Pryor, DVM

Vice-President
Nina Akana, DVM
Business: (530) 340-1103

Treasurer
Amanda Neligh, DVM
Business: (530) 365-8122

Secretary
Robert Lydon, DVM

CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calavares, and San Joaquin Counties)

 

Office Address:

Northern San Joaquin VMA
PO Box 5257
Modesto, CA 95352
Business: (209) 523-6069
nsjvma@gmail.com
Website

 

 

Officers:

 

President
Elizabeth Cox, DVM

 

Vice President
Blaine Melody, DVM

 

Treasurer
Paul Sessa, DVM
Business: (209) 545-9590

 

Secretary
TBD

 

Stanislaus County Rep.
Tiffany Cardoza, DVM

 

Associate Rep.
Amy Fitzpatrick

 

CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387


CVMA Delegate
Heather Bessoff, DVM

 

CVMA Alternate Delegate
Jennifer Brinson, DVM

(Riverside and San Bernardino Counties)

Highlights:

The OBVMA usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month.

President
Marshall Scott, DVM
Business: (951) 685-3331

Vice-President
James White, DVM
Business: (909) 706-8620

Executive Secretary
Carol Milam
Business: (951) 780-8477

Program Chairman
Marion Hammarlund, DVM
Business: (951) 687-2373

CVMA Governor
TBD

CVMA Delegate
TBD

(San Mateo County)

 

Highlights:

The PVMA meets on the third Tuesday of every other month (the odd numbered months).

 

Website

 

 

Officers:

 

President/Peer Review Rep.
G.G. Comet Riggs, DVM
Business: (650) 610-9501


Vice President
Kristine Siao, DVM
Business: (650) 610-9501

 

Treasurer
Tiffany Steers,DVM

 

CVMA Governor
Julia Lewis, DVM

 

CVMA Alternate Delegate
Chris Cowing, DVM
Business: (650) 377-0822

(Sonoma County)

Email: tiffany.rovai@vcahospitals.com
Website: https://www.redwoodempirevma.org/

President
Lisa Schweid, DVM
Business: (707) 573-8252

Vice President
TBD

Treasurer
TBD

Executive Secretary
Tiffany Rovai
Business: (707) 584-4343
Email: tiffany.rovai@vcahospitals.com

Member-At-Large
Hal Hawkins

CE Coordinator
TBD

CVMA Governor
Kevin Terra, DVM
Business: (530) 347-3711

CVMA Delegate
Carley Jones, DVM
Email: Carley.jones@vca.com

Delegates
Teri Adamson, RVT
Business: (800) 255-2403

Nicole Dickerson, RVT

Kristi Pawlowski, RVT

Bryson Plater, RVT
Business: (805) 528-4111

Leah Shufelt, RVT
Business: (760) 431-2273

Marie Ussery, RVT
Business: (530) 865-5634

Alternate Delegates

Sharon Burns, RVT

Laressa Dimalanta, RVT
Business: (408) 960-0161

Heather Ryan, RVT
Business: (858) 271-5515

Jo Woodison, RVT
Business: (650) 417-7243

(Alpine, Amador, Nevada, Sacramento, Yolo and Yuba Counties)

Mission Statement: “Striving to advance the science and art of veterinary medicine.”

Highlights:

  • Monthly CE, 2nd Thursday every month at the Holiday Inn, Capitol Plaza, 300 J Street, Sacramento.
  • Committees are working toward goals for the advancement of the veterinary profession and public education. 

Office Address and Contact Person:

Kristi Pawlowski, RVT, Executive Director
10835 Nestlenook Circle
Mather, CA 95655
Business: (916) 618-4700
Email: Kristi@svvma.com
Web Site: http://www.svvma.com/

 

Officers:

President
Debbie Pettit, DVM
Business: (530) 305-9195

President-Elect
Ashley Nola, DVM
Business: (916) 618-4700

Treasurer
Chris Wong, DVM
Business: (916) 362-3111

Executive Director
Kristi Pawlowski, RVT
Business: (916) 747-2294

Executive Secretary
Amber Monsen
ambermmonsen@gmail.com

CVMA Governor

Keith Rode, DVM
Business: (530) 666-2461

CVMA Delegates

Kristina Netherwood, DVM
Business: (530) 417-3009

Ken Pawlowski, DVM
Business: (916) 838-6738

Chris Wong, DVM
Business: (916) 362-3111

CVMA Alternate Delegate

Linzey Leinart, DVM
linzey.leinart@vca.com

Nicole Mora, DVM
nicole.i.mora@gmail.com

Brent Wooden, DVM
Business: (916) 342-7552

(Imperial and San Diego Counties)

 

Mission:
The objective of the SDCVMA is to promote the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health and animal welfare; to nurture a collegial spirit among its members; to advocate for the rights and privileges of veterinarians, particularly those of San Diego and Imperial Counties; and to elevate the standards of the profession.

 

Office Address and Contact Person:

San Diego County VMA
Email: sdcvma@aol.com
Website: sdcvma.org/

 

 

Officers:

 

President
Caroline Seitz, DVM
Business: (619) 584-8418

 

President-Elect
Tonya Gossard, DVM
Business: (619) 584-8418

 

Vice-President
Grant Mayne, DVM
Business: (909) 436-8769

 

Secretary/Treasurer
Zarah Hedge, DVM
Business: (619) 299-7012

 

Association Executive Director
Michelle Hornick
Business: (619) 640-9587
Email: mailto:sdcvmaMichelle@aol.com

 

CVMA Governors
Jodi Woods, DVM
Phone #: (760) 436-3215

 

CVMA Delegates
Miguel Constantino, DVM
Phone #: (619) 847-3795

 

Megan Gibbings, DVM
Phone #: (619) 444-9491

 

Leejoan Ma, DVM
Phone #: (408) 921-4695

 

CVMA Alternate Delegates
Laura Halsey, DVM
Phone #: (619) 462-6820

(San Francisco County)

Website: http://www.sfvma.net/

 

President
Amy Lightstone BVSc, DVM
Email: sfvmapresident@gmail.com

 

Vice-President
Anna DeVincenzi, DVM
Email: sfvmavp@gmail.com

 

Treasurer
Keely Commins, DVM
Business: (415) 753-8485
Email: sfvmatreasurer@gmail.com

 

Secretary/Staff
Tiffany Hahn, DVM
Email: sfvmasecretary@gmail.com

 

CVMA Governor
Julia Lewis, DVM

 

CVMA Delegate
TBD

 

CVMA Alternate Delegate
TBD

(South Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties)

Website: http://sbvvma.org/

 

President
Diana Donckels, DVM
Business: (850) 856-0290

 

Vice-President
TBD

 

Treasurer
Jeffrey K. Saur, DVM

 

Secretary
Christina Sisk, DVM
Business: (805) 964-4777

 

CE Coordinator
Georgina Sullos, DVM
Business: (805) 899-2944

 

CVMA Governor
Patrick Connolly, DVM
Business: (805) 498-3684

 

CVMA Delegates
Sarah Gray, DVM
Business: (805) 701-7664

 

Thomas Morrison, DVM
Business: (970) 420-2679

(Santa Clara County)

Email: info@scvvma.org
PO Box 3452, Saratoga, CA 95070
Website: https://www.santaclaravalleyvma.org/

President
Jeni Goedken, DVM
Business: (408) 475-2529

Vice-President
Leigh Stevens, DVM
Business: (650) 224-2780

Treasurer
Michelle Griffin, DVM
Business: (408) 779-6867

Secretary
Emily Shani, DVM
Business: (669) 342-7472

CVMA Governor
Julia Lewis, DVM

CVMA Delegate
Cristie Kamiya, DVM

Alternate Delegate
Jeni Goedken, DVM

(Los Angeles and Orange Counties) 

Mission:
The primary purpose of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association shall be the advancement of the science and art of veterinary medicine; the conservation and protection of animal health, including its relationship to public health and in general, the betterment of the veterinary profession.

In connection with this last object, by fostering continuing education programs,this Association may give opportunities to it’s members for the interchange of knowledge and the improvement of their skills.

Office Address and Contact Person:

Southern California VMA
5576 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Business: (714) 821-7493
Fax: (714) 821-7213
Email: scvmainfo@scvma.org
SCVMA Web Site

Officers:

President
Karla Nichols, DVM
Business: (714) 821-7493

Vice-President
Megan Nowell, DVM
Business: (562) 377-5595

Treasurer
Adam Gerstein, DVM

Business: (323) 363-6521

Executive Director
Jennifer Hawkins, DVM
Business: (714) 796-6417
Email: jhawkins@scvma.org

Assistant Director/Peer Review Representative
Lucy Perez, DVM
Business: (714) 821-7493
Email: lperez@scvma.org

CVMA Governors
Jennifer Hawkins, DVM
Business: (714) 796-6417

Peter Vogel, DVM
Business: (714) 241-9001

Misty Hirschbein, DVM
Business: (661) 747-1149

CVMA Delegates
Raymond De Villa, DVM

Inez Del Pino, DVM

Julio Lopez, DVM

Georgina Marquez, DVM

Karla Nichols, DVM

Brittin Ross, DVM

Evelyn Sagastume, DVM
Business: (626) 414-5919

Helene Tolliver, DVM
Business: (310) 393-8218

Laura Weatherford, DVM
Business: (714) 544-3124

CVMA Alternate Delegates

Karryssa Fenderson, DVM

Adam Gerstein, DVM

Nicole Mai Hui, DVM

Carissa Jones, DVM
Business: (562) 940-6898

Tricia Nguyen, DVM

Megan Nowell, DVM
Business: (714) 670-7875

Susan Sanchez, DVM

Joanne Sohn, DVM
Business: (909) 869-2219

(Tulare and Kings Counties)

 

President/Treasurer
Gerald Koenig, DVM
Business: (559) 685-8387

 

Secretary
Jamie Wilson, DVM
Business: (559) 784-7836

 

Program Coordinator – Large Animal
Phillip Jardon, DVM

 

CVMA Governor
Adam Lauppe, DVM
Business: (209) 384-7387

 

CVMA Delegate
TBD

 

CVMA Alternate Delegate
TBD

Delegates
Elizabeth Grant, class of 2023
Mary Hallsten, class of 2024
Sarah Meil, class of 2025

 

Alternate Delegates
Aradhna Grover, class of 2024
Katelyn Williams, class of 2025

Delegate
Gillian Angliss Glaser, DVM
Business: (909) 865-2433

Delegates
Inez Rivero, class of 2024
Nicole Lent, class of 2025

 

Alternate Delegates
Vanessa Chavez, class of 2025
Shane Forman, class of 2024
Sarah Snow, class of 2023

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