Platinum Supporters

Gold Supporters

    • Boehringer Ingelheimi
    • Merchant Advocate

    • Pyxis Pro
    • AVMA Trust
    • Uniform Stores
    • Weave

    Silver Supporters

    • Purina Pro Plan

    Latest News

    Advancing Managers, Transforming Practices

    The core purpose at the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association is to advance and support veterinary management professionals.

    Learn More

    Latest News

    Emerging Leaders Program

    This elite program supports rising stars in veterinary management who will influence the future of their practice and guide the future direction of the profession.

    Learn More

    Latest News

    Join Our Email List

    Join our email list and we will keep you "in the know."

    Learn More

    Latest News

    The VHMA Career Center

    Jobseekers and Employers: the VHMA Career Center is OPEN!

    Learn More

    Latest News

    VALUE-BASED Strategic Pricing Tools

    Effective pricing decisions are crucial to the business success and long-term sustainability of a veterinary practice. To support data-driven decisions by veterinary practice owners and managers, the VHMA has developed a series of best practice tools supported by industry, as well as pet owner research. 

    Learn More

    Latest News

    Organizational Diagnosis and Design Toolkit & Resources

    It’s time to think strategically about the challenges facing our veterinary practices. The Toolkit introduces a new way of examining existing problems in order to generate better solutions.

    Learn More

    OrgDD Toolkit image

    Education

    A continuous commitment to professional development is vital to success and good management. See what learning opportunities VHMA offers here.

    Certification

    Qualify the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully manage the ever-changing business management of today's veterinary practices through CVPM certification.

    Community

    Relationships and communications with professional colleagues helps managers collectively develop the most valuable resources. Connect with your peers here.

    Recent Discussions

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      I got several foreign DVM applicants in my last round of tech hiring through Indeed. I assumed they were trying to stay employed in the field while working to get licensed in the US. These applicants aren't an option for us due to the amount of training ...

    • Profile Picture

      Hybrid Role: RVT + PM

      Posted in: Open Forum

      Hi VHMA Community! This is my first post but I thought it would be a good place to reach out to see if any other Practice Managers are also RVTs. Do you work a hybrid role? How to you manage to get all your managerial tasks, RVT tasks and be an effective ...

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      This may not be what you mean. I have a foreign vet working for me currently. She is from Brazil. She has yet to pass the tests needed to be licensed in the US and in Utah (she is a US citizen). So is currently working more like a vet tech as she ...

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      Hi Everyone, I'm looking into UID's CSI-360 for controlled drug management and was wondering if anyone here currently uses it in their hospital. If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Do you find it easy to use and efficient? Has it helped ...

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous I recently placed an ad on AVMA, and I have received several, all from Pakistan. Our ad clearly says that they must have an active license in our state. I placed ads in several places, and ...

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      I don't think it's a coincidence that I received one from Pakistan yesterday, as well! Our hospital is on the east coast. We don't have any open positions and this one just came to our staff email box. Usually they are in response to an Indeed ad. I have ...

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      I have also received these over the last few months. I disregard them, and I am wondering if it is actually some sort of scam. ------------------------------ Michelle Gority Practice Manager Centre Animal Associates LLC State College PA 814-238-5100 ...

    • Posted in: Open Forum

      Same here, immediately after posting a position in AVMA Career Center. But because we require an actual DVM and they don't actually have one, I ignore these applications. It is listed as a minimum requirement. ------------------------------ Fred Lakner ...

    Recent Shared Files

    Log in to see this information

    Either the content you're seeking doesn't exist or it requires proper authentication before viewing.

    Career Center

    Monthly Trends Dashboard Report

    VHMA Member KPIs - YOY Change
    Revenue 9.6%
    Revenue per Unique Patient 8.2%
    Patient Visit 3.0%
    New Clients -7.8%

    See Detailed Report and National Comparisons

    What's new?

    Blogs

    • ALACHUA, FL– The Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Mark Opperman Scholarship Award Program, intended to financially support veterinary management ...

    • VHMA Insiders' Insights Commentary January 2025 Brittany Yost, CVPM, CVBL, CCFP Senior Manager, Customer Implementation and Engagement As we enter 2025, it's a great time to reflect on the trends, challenges, ...

    • Blog Entry

      Perhaps I have been exposed to too much science news lately, but something about entering 2025 sounds futuristic. It got me thinking that maybe I needed to let go of some of my comforts, embrace change, ...

    Latest News

    • The Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that Victoria Lattig and Kaitlyn Behling-Mikesell have been selected as its 2025 Emerging Leader Program Scholarship Award Winners. ...

    • Alachua, FL - The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that fifteen veterinary management professionals recently earned the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) ...

    • Blog Entry

      ALACHUA, FL – The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) is pleased to announce that Veteos, a video production company specializing in creating video content for veterinary practices, has joined ...

    Supporters