Member Spotlight
Dr. Robert Belden was elected president of the CVMA in February, 2009. He is the owner of the New Milford Animal Hospital. Click here to read more.
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Welcome to CVMA
Mission Statement
To enhance the ability of member veterinarians to improve animal well-being and public health, and to promote the quality of veterinary medicine.
Recent News
2009 Pet Photo Contest Winners
 A photo of a young girl and her one-eyed dog captured the top prize in this year's photo contest, while a dramatic photo of a cat in the sunlight won second prize. For more about this year's winners, click here.
Swine Flu: What it is and what it isn't
Despite its name, there is no evidence to date that this particular virus originated in pigs or is spread from pigs to people. For more information, click here.
Rabies Clinics
CVMA Sponsored Rabies Clinics are being organized for the months of April, May and June. Clinics will be held on Saturdays and Sundays. Please click here for a list of clinics.
CVMF
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation is the charitable and service arm of the veterinary community in Connecticut. Click here for more information.
Dr. Richard Lau Chosen CVMA Veterinarian of the Year
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has chosen Richard Lau, DVM, of Cheshire, as its 2009 Veterinarian of the Year, in recognition of his many years of service and leadership to the veterinary profession.
Dr. Lau practiced veterinary medicine at the Cheshire Veterinary Hospital for 35 years before retiring in 2005. He is a Life Member of the CVMA as well as a past president. He is a Diplomate Emeritus of the College of Veterinary Surgeons. He served as a member of the Connecticut State Board of Veterinary Medicine for 20 years, until stepping down in 2008. In 2003, he received a State of Connecticut Public Service Award.
Previous recipients of the Veterinarian of the Year Awards are:
2004 – Dr. William A. Haines, Hartford Veterinary Hospital
2005 – Dr. Willard H. Daniels, retired, Dept. of Pathobiology, University of Connecticut, and Dr. Steven Levy, Durham Veterinary Hospital
2006 - Dr. Laura Rand, Watertown Animal Hospital, and Dr. Sheldon Z. Yessenow, Oronoque Animal Hospital
2007 – Dr. Larry Pennington, Windsor Animal Clinic
2008 – Dr. Arnold Goldman, Canton Animal Hospital
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