Southern California Veterinary Medical Association

10/17/2025

10/14/2025

No fur? No problem. This Be Bald and Be Free Day, we’re celebrating the confident, the sleek, and the gloriously hairless.

10/13/2025

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! To the vet techs who do all the things—we see you, we appreciate you, and we’d be lost without you.
You’re the:
• IV catheter ninja
• Anesthesia guardian
• Client hand-holder
• Flying cat wrangler
• Surgery prep pro
• Sneak attack nail trimmer
• Radiology contortionist
• Spicy pet whisperer
• Charting champion
• Cleanup crew at 2 minutes to closing
• Emotional support human for pets and people
Thank you for every shift, every skill, every extra mile. 💚 Veterinary technicians make veterinary medicine possible.

10/08/2025

Happy National Bring Your Teddy to Work Day! 🧸🐾Even our pets benefit from a little comfort on the job! Dogs with a favorite toy or “teddy” often experience reduced stress, greater confidence in new environments, and smoother transitions during travel, vet visits, or long workdays at the clinic.

10/04/2025

🐾🌳 Happy National Play Outside Day! Nothing beats fresh air, wagging tails, and a game of fetch. 🐶💚

09/29/2025

Join SCVMA member and Founder of Breast Friends, Dee Allen, for the Breast Friends Dog Walk on Saturday, Oct 18 (8 AM–12 PM) at Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital to support BreastFriends.Care, a new 501(c)(3) that helps pay for pets’ veterinary care while their owners undergo breast cancer treatment. Registration is $40 and tax-deductible. Register: https://breastfriends.care/events Together, we’re making a PAWSitive difference! 🐾💗

09/26/2025

Download your free eGuide: Building a 5-Star Veterinary Practice from SCVMA’s affinity partner LifeLearn for a quick walkthrough of tips to get more client reviews and maximize their effectiveness so when potential clients are ready to make an appointment, your practice is front and center in their decision-making.

Link: https://www.lifelearn.com/building-a-5-star-veterinary-practice-form/?utm_source=SCVMA&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=V-PC-2025-SCVMA-Content-Drips&utm_term=September&utm_content=Content

09/20/2025

🐶💙 Happy Responsible Dog Ownership Day! 🎉
Being a dog parent =
✨ Belly rubs on demand
✨ Walkies (rain or shine 🌧️☀️)
✨ Regular vet check-ups 🩺
✨ ID tags + microchips = peace of mind
✨ Endless love + zoomies 🐾
Our pups give us their whole hearts—let’s give them the best care back. 🐕💕

09/15/2025

Happy Monday!

09/11/2025

💙 September is Su***de Prevention Month 💙
In veterinary medicine, compassion runs deep—but so can the challenges we face. This month, we join together to raise awareness, break the stigma, and remind one another that help and hope are always within reach.
You are not alone. Your well-being matters as much as the care you give others. 🐾
📞 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text anytime, day or night. 💻 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.
Let’s support each other, listen without judgment, and keep the conversation going.

09/05/2025

With inflation worries occupying the minds of so many people, pet owners may have forgotten about pet immunizations to protect their pets against rabies and other disease risks. Download your Free Pet Immunizations Awareness Kit from SCVMA’s Affinity Partner, LifeLearn, to save time reminding and educating your clients about the importance of immunizing their pets against preventable diseases.

Link: https://www.lifelearn.com/pet-immunization-awareness-kit-download-form/?utm_source=SCVMA&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=V-PC-2025-SCVMA-Content-Drips&utm_term=July&utm_content=Content

09/02/2025

🩺🐾 Important Message for Vet Teams 🐾🩺 It’s not easy to talk about, but it’s necessary: Preparing for an ICE Visit.
Many of our colleagues in the veterinary field—techs, assistants, kennel staff, receptionists—come from diverse backgrounds. We owe it to each other to be prepared and informed.
📌 Know your rights. 📌 Have a workplace plan. 📌 Support each other.
Special thanks to TLD Law for their continued support!


Link to register: https://members.scvma.org/events/register.aspx?id=1981489