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Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association is responsible for ensuring that all veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists in the province are qualified to practice veterinary medicine.

The ABVMA's mission is to serve the public by regulating, enhancing and providing leadership in the practice of the profession of veterinary medicine in Alberta.

Objectives

  • protect the public interest, and integrity of the profession by regulating the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with relevant legislation;

  • promote, encourage and develop the profession and practice of veterinary medicine for the well-being of animals, society and the environment; 

  • promote animal health and welfare;

  • enhance and support member professional development and wellness;

  • engage with organizations on issues pertinent to the association.

Values

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association lives by the following core values:              Professionalism - demonstrating ethics, fairness, responsibility and accountability         Integrity - exemplifying honesty, trust and transparency        Leadership - inspiring a path that is adaptable and visionary        Inclusivity - fostering a safe, positive and collaborative environment        Respect - interacting with empathy, compassion and dignity

Role

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association is responsible for ensuring that all veterinarians and veterinary technologists in the province are qualified to practice veterinary medicine. The primary mandate of the Association is to ensure that the public is receiving quality veterinary service. This is accomplished through a number of initiatives with the following areas of focus:

  • Reviewing the academic, personal and ethical qualifications of all veterinarians and veterinary technologists applying for a license to practice in Alberta.

  • Requiring that veterinarians and veterinary technologists continually upgrade their skills by attending a minimum number of continuing education sessions each year.

  • Inspecting all veterinary clinics in the province to ensure they meet or exceed ABVMA standards.

  • Providing a process for the resolution of complaints by intervening and investigating complaints lodged against the conduct or skills of Alberta veterinarians or veterinary technologists.

Strategic Directions

  1. Support Alberta veterinarians, registered veterinary technologists and veterinary teams in optimum antimicrobial use and stewardship.

  2. Provide leadership in animal welfare.

  3. Enhance the public and stakeholder affinity to the veterinary profession.

  4. Provide veterinarians, veterinary technologists and veterinary practices the support needed to optimize member wellness, practice management and practice sustainability.

  5. The ABVMA is recognized as an important stakeholder by Alberta Government ministries. 

  6. The ABVMA ensures the veterinary workforce meets the needs of the future.