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Dear colleagues,
Enrollment to apply for or renew your SFVMA membership for 2026 is now open!
SFVMA will be continuing in-person meetings at McCormick and Kuleto’s in San Francisco’s historic Ghirardelli Square. Our quarterly meetings are a great way to meet other veterinarians, commiserate, celebrate our wins, and support each other while getting in some CE, and a delicious meal. They are also a good way to bring your ideas and thoughts to board members to take onto the CVMA. Whether you are a potential new member or renewing your membership, please take a moment to update your contact information (especially the email address to which the newsletter should be directed) by completing a membership application. The membership form may be submitted electronically on our website:
Dues are $300 per year (for 4 quarterly in-person meetings) per member for 2026. Dues payments may be made with either check (PO Box 320365, SF, CA 94132) or by PayPal through the invoice forms available on the website. If payment is made for more than one application, please clearly indicate which individuals are included in the payment (this option is also available online, or a list of individuals to be covered may be emailed to the treasurer). Each new or returning member should complete an application regardless of payment method so that their contact information is updated.
Payment is due by April 15, 2026. After this date, payments will be on a “per meeting” basis at $125 per person.
Please also note that we’ve updated our “Payment for Hospitals & Organizations” form. While payment may still be submitted for up to 10 members at a time — each member must also fill out individual application forms with their respective details.
We hope you will join us in 2026!
Warm regards,
Dr. Emily Adamson
SFVMA President
sfvmapresident@gmail.com
Dr. Maggie Li Puma
SFVMA Vice President
sfvmavp@gmail.com
Dr. Karen Truong
SFVMA Treasurer
sfvmatreasurer@gmail.com
Dr. Anne MacFarlane
SFMVA Secretary
sfvmasecretary@gmail.com
We are pleased to announce the 2026 schedule for SFVMA’s upcoming In-Person CE Meetings — which will be held at McCormick & Kulettos in the beautiful Ghiradelli Square — on the following dates (always on a Thursday):
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Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the end of another year, I’ve found myself reflecting on all that our profession — and our local veterinary community — has accomplished in 2025. From inspiring continuing education events and thoughtful discussions at our meetings, to the everyday work happening quietly in clinics across the city, I continue to be amazed by the compassion, adaptability, and commitment that define San Francisco’s veterinary professionals.
The holiday season often reminds us how deeply intertwined our work and our well-being can be. It’s a time when our hospitals are full, our clients are traveling, and our patients are finding new ways to surprise us (often with holiday treats that weren’t meant for them!). I hope that amidst the busy season, you find moments to slow down, to rest, and to celebrate the connections that make this community so special.
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank our SFVMA Board members for their time, ideas, and dedication this year. Their volunteer efforts are what keep this organization vibrant and forward-moving. From organizing speakers and events to supporting advocacy and mentorship, their behind-the-scenes work ensures that the SFVMA continues to serve as a resource and gathering point for all of us. …
The CVMA defends your right to practice by actively representing the veterinary profession on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations at the legislature and the Veterinary Medical Board.
The objectives of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of veterinary medicine in all its branches, including its relationship to public health, the biological sciences and agriculture. The Association shall provide a forum for the discussion of issues of importance to the veterinary profession, and for the development of official position statements. The Association shall be the authorized voice for the profession in San Francisco in presenting its views to government, academia, agriculture, pet owners, the media and other concerned public.
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