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Membership & Benefits

Join a professional community of over 150 veterinarians and unlock education, advocacy and group benefits.

Member Benefits

Practical support for your practice, your development and your family.

Sagicor

Sagicor Group Health Insurance

Members have access to our JAMVET group health insurance provided by Sagicor Jamaica, via Solid Life & General Insurance Brokers.

Provides health insurance for the whole family. With several plans available, you can find the best coverage that suits your needs.

Continuing Education

JVMA facilitates CE presentations for its members on a regular basis. This is in response to the Jamaica Veterinary Board’s (JVB) requirement that all registered veterinarians acquire 10 Continuing Veterinary Medical Educational Credits (CVMEC) per year.

JVMA members can amass CE credits through presentations at JVMA General Meetings, workshops, and JVMA-affiliated conferences such as the One Health and CbVMA conferences.

For more information on submitting CE to the Jamaica Veterinary Board, please visit the JVB website or email the JVB Continuing Education Committee at jvbceac@gmail.com.

Member of International Veterinary Communities

Through the JVMA, our members automatically become members of the following international veterinary associations:

  1. 1)Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association (CbVMA) https://www.cbvma.org/

  2. 2)World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) https://wsava.org/ (via CbVMA)

    Benefits:

    • Global Networking & Collaboration
    • Discounts on WSAVA Congress & Continuing Education
    • Access to Exclusive Member-Only Toolkits and Resources
    • Professional Growth and Leadership Opportunities
    • Advocacy and Representation on a Global Stage
    • Recognition and Prestige
    • Community Support and Mentorship

    (Source: wsava.org)

  3. 3) World Veterinary Association (WVA) https://worldvet.org/

    As a WVA Member, you:

    • Have a voice at the World Veterinary Association and with the WVA leadership, through regional Councillors and Officers.
    • Have a seat in the General Assembly with a voice and a vote on major global veterinary issues and WVA governance.
    • Have access to a vast network of partners and potential speakers
    • Receive relevant information links on important veterinary and policy events and activities.
    • May submit information to be added to the WVA Website, Newsletter and social media.
    • Can benefit from learning opportunities
    • Individuals within WVA members are eligible for:
      • Appointments to the WVA Standing Committees and Working Groups for direct influence on establishing WVA policies and WVA activities;
      • Nomination for Officer (President, President Elect and Past President) and Councillor Positions;
      • A special rate to attend the World Veterinary Congresses and WVA events.

    (souce: worldvet.org)

  4. 4) Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) https://cva.vet/

    Fun Fact: The current CVA president is none other than our very own JVMA member and former president Dr. Sarah Wilkinson-Eytle!