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The Benefits of PVMA Membership
Members of our association are eligible for a full array of benefits and services. For less than 75 cents a day, your membership is an investment that can translate into significant cost savings to you at work and at home and help us achieve our mission as your association!
Services
Educational Programs
Members recieve preferred rates to attend the 60+ hours of approved continuing education provided eatch year by PVMA. Each high-quality program features numerous tracks and nationally recognized speakers speaking on the latest topics.
Legislative Advocacy & Action
PVMA represents Pennsylvania's veterinary profession in Harrisburg, lobbying on issues related to animal welfare and animal health, veterinary practice, and small business that impact the way your practice and the animals you serve. We do this by monitoring issues, building rapport with legislators, legislative staff, and key leaders, and educating them on the issues that they are making decisions on everyday. We also host an annual Legislative Day which features an opportunity for members to learn about teh legislative process and what legislation is currently being considered, and to meet with their legislators. The day culminates with a Friends of Veterinary Medicine Reception for PVMA members, legislators, and leaders of key agencies and stakeholder organizations.
Liaison to Other Organizations
PVMA represents Pennsylvania's veterinarians in all we do; initiating collaboration with other organizations and partnering cooperatively with other stakeholders concerned with veterinary medicine, animal health and welfare, and public health. We are proud of the collaborative relationships we have nurtured with teh State Board of Veterinary Medicine, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, agricultural and biomedical research organizations, and humane societies. We have taken the lead on important issues such as the plight of unwanted horses, welfare of dogs in commercial breeding kennels, and the shortage of veterinarians in production animal and public sector medicine.
Publications
The keystone veterinarian is our quarterly magazine, keeping members informed on veterinary issues, upcoming events, legislative and regulatory news, and what's going on in PVMA and with fellow colleagues. Our Vet Bytes e-newsletter and our Just the Fax are sent out 1-2 times per month and our Member Alerts are sent out as urgent issues arise.
Client Complaint Resolution
The Ethics and Peer Review Committee oversee clients complaints against PVMA member veterinarians, often resolving the complaint before legal and licensure action is initiated.
Information Clearinghouse
PVMA acts as an information clearinghouse for its members, saving them time and, often, frustration. Members who have questions on most aspects of practice, legal responsibilities of the profession, licensing requirements, etc., can contact the PVMA office for help. Even if we don't know the answer immediately, we are glad to research your question and point you in the right direction.
www.PAVMA.org
PVMA's website offers 24-hour access to useful information about the association, upcoming events, member benefits, and resources. You can also register online for upcoming programs, update your member profile, and pay your dues using our website.
Complimentary Classified Advertising
Members are eligible for complimentary advertising in our keystone veterinarian. In addition, relief veterinarians may run free ads on our website.
Discounted Display Advertising
Have a new referral practice or service you want to advertise? PVMA members are also eligible for reduced rates on display advertising in the keystone veterinarian. Contact Lori Raver, Director of Marketing & Communications, for more information at lraver@pavma.org or 1-888-550-7862, x103.
Veterinary Career Network
Members looking for employment may conduct a free nationwide job search by position, species, or location and receive valuable advice. Employers can post ads on this nationwide veterinary-exclusive website for $99 for veterinary positions and $59 for other staff positions, for 30 days. Visit the PVMA website at www.PAVMA.org and click on the PVMA Career Center.
Client Referral Services
When clients contact PVMA, we promote PVMA member veterinarians in their area.
Leadership Opportunities
PVMA wants our members to be involved in our success and growth. We exist for veterinarians and we need your help! Contact us to volunteer for a committee, to staff the booth at an event, or serve in a leadership position. In addition to volunteer opportunities throughout the year, PVMA hosts a Leadership Symposium which features nationally recognized experts on various areas of leadership and team development. The opportunity to develop your leadership skills is a member benefit that will help you advance personally and professionally.
Recognition
Each year, PVMA recognizes the outstanding achievements of its members to the veterinary profession and their communities. PVMA has so many exceptional veterinarians! Make sure to nominate someone who has made a difference to you when we ask for suggestions each year.
Public Relations
Through its publica relations programs such as our National Pet Week Poster Contest and Essay Competition, Animal Hero Awards and Media Awards, PVMA promotes the profession as the responsible, highly-skilled, and ethical body that it is and creates respect and understanding for the crucial roles it plays in society.
Helping the Next Generation of Veterinarians
PVMA is committed to working with the veterinary students at the University of Pennsylvania to provide them special opportunities and expose them to ways we strive to improve veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania. We host Tails From the Trenches career path presentations 3-4 times a year, sponsor events such as the White Coat Ceremony, and provided scholarships based on financial need, academic performance, and exemplary leadership.
Dedicated Staff
PVMA exists to serve you. Our professional staff includes the following individuals all who are ready to help you!
Charlene Wandzilak, Executive Director
cwandzilak@pavma.org
Liz Moquin, Director of Administration & Operations
lmoquin@pavma.org
Christine Britton, Director of Education & Events
cbritton@pavma.org
Lori Raver, Director of Marketing & Communications
lraver@pavma.org
Barb Pollihan, Membership & Meetings Assistant
bpollihan@pavma.org
Affinity Partner Programs
USI Affinity
USI Affinity is PVMA's endorsed insurance administrator for all insurance needs. Whether its health, vision, dental, supplemental health, disability, term life, or personal liability insurance, our team at USI Affinity will help you identify the best available product for PVMA members, often at reduced rates. Contact Jennifer Roth, Director of Client Management, at 1-800-265-2876, x11473 or jennifer.roth@usi.biz.
Liberty Mutual
PVMA members receive a 20% discount on personal auto, home, condo, co-op, and renters insurance through Liberty Mutual's Group Savings Plan. Contact Jennifer Roth at USI Affinity at 1-800-265-2876, x11473 or jennifer.roth@usi.biz.
Legal Consent Forms
PVMA members receive a 15% discount on Legal Consents for Veterinary Practices, 4th edition, by Jim Wilson, DVM, JD. The publication and CD is available for $99 plus shipping and contains consent forms for standard care, surgery, vaccination, release of records, euthanasia, special situations, as well as waivers when prescriptions are to be filled by internet pharmacies. Seventy-two consent forms are available and are also provided in Spanish. to download and order form, click here.
Veterinary and Practice Consulting Service
Through PVMA, members in need of legal advice can receive a discount of 10% on legal services per year (value of up to $500 on $5,000 of legal services) from a nationally recognized expert in veterinary and practice law. To utilize this service, contact PVMA at 1-888-550-7862, x104.
New Graduate Employment Contract Review Service
PVMA members who have graduated within the last three years, we offer one hour at no charge for employment contract review by a nationally recognized expert in veterinary and practice law. After the first complimentary hour, a discount of 10% on services applies. To utilize this service, contact PVMA at 1-888-550-7862, x104.
On-Hold Messaging
For more than a decade, Jim Reed Productions has specialized in veterinary on-hold marketing programs. PVMA members are eligible for a standard 3-4 minute customized veterinary on-hold program for $79. This is a 20% savings. In addition, a digital play-back machine is just $349, a savings of $100. There are no monthly fees, contracts to sign, equipment to lease, or further obligation. To learn more about this special PVMA opportunitiy, please email Jim Reed directly at jimreedprod@hotmail.com or call 1-888-546-3949. Use the following links to view October's idea sheet and Excel worksheet.
PVMA-TFHS Bankcard Program
The last thing you want your clients worrying about is the bill! Enroll with TransFirst Health Services and provide your patients with the flexible payments options they deserve! By partnering with TransFirst Health Services, you can assure yourself that your patients will have access to an array of payment options. For a free comparative analysis of your current vendor and TransFirst, contact Michelle Werts, a Program Coordinator, at 573-256-8980 or mwerts@transfirst.com.
FedPayUSA
FedPayUSA is one of the largest payment processing and check recovery companies in the nation. Services include: Signature Service with check verification back by electronic check recovery; Signature Service Guarantee; and Electronic Check Recovery with Accounts Receivable. FedPayUSA makes accepting checks as safe as cash or credit cards. For complete information, visit www.fedpayusa.com or contact Perry Fischer at 1.888.808.8128.
Hertz Car Rentals
PVMA members can save up to 10% on all Hertz car rentals. Please contact PVMA to request your own Hertz discount card, or contact Hertz directly at 1-800-654-3131 and identify yourself as a member of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.
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