Education & Representation

Annual Meeting
IVPA is building a learning center to help owners, managers, and prospective
IVPA intends to earn a seat in the AVMA House of Delegates to represent the interests and needs of independent veterinary practices. As the number of veterinarians employed by corporations grows, IVPA representation will ensure that AVMA hears YOUR voice. With 1,000 veterinarians as members, we will apply for this essential representation seat.

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Employee benefits to allow you to compete for valuable staff
MEAP 401 K plans
Discounts on insurance products through total planning veterinary services
Student programs to raise awareness about the value of ownership & partnership

Client Education & Awareness

Pet owners want to shop locally
IVPA runs national social media campaigns to educate pet owners about the unique value independent practices deliver
Custom social media assets are available for you to promote your value as an independent practice
Listing your practice on the IVPA website for consumers to find you

Practice Owners

Veterinary Practice Owner

Veterinary practice owner who independently owns and locally operates a veterinary practice that is not funded by venture capital, angel investor, private equity funds, or considered NATIONAL in scope. To be considered independent, the owner must retain at least 51% control of the veterinary practice.

No member of IVPA shall be employed as a senior executive (director level or higher) by a publicly traded or privately held NATIONAL practice. Owners of multiple practices/hospitals may be excluded from membership if the practice could be considered NATIONAL in scope. A national practice is defined as an organization that owns multiple veterinary hospitals across numerous states with centralized management such as purchasing, human resources, and facilities management Owner(s) of national practices do not participate in oversight or management decisions at individual practice locations.

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Primary Practice Owner

$180 / Year

Additional Owner

35 / Year

  • (Primary Owner Membership Required)
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Veterinarians

Veterinary Practice Owner

Associate veterinarians, locum veterinarians, and veterinarians not employed by anVPA member practice.

No member of IVPA shall be employed as a senior executive (director level or higher) by a publicly traded or privately held NATIONAL practice. Owners of multiple practices/hospitals may be excluded from membership if the practice could be considered NATIONAL in scope. A national practice is defined as an organization that owns multiple veterinary hospitals across numerous states with centralized management such as purchasing, human resources, and facilities management Owner(s) of national practices do not participate in oversight or management decisions at individual practice locations.

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Veterinarian, Non-Owner

55 / Year

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Veterinary Students

Veterinary students are encouraged to join IVPA! We love vet students!

This membership is FREE.

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Industry Affiliates

IPVA appreciates the support of organizations and individuals who provide valuable products and services that contribute to the sustainability of the independent practitioner's business model.

Dues: $500 per year

Industry Affiliate Member Benefits:

Company logo on IVPA website​
Catch This Treat Member Exclusive Newsletter​
Promo piece in new member mailed packet​
Promo piece in annual ALL member mailing​
Annual listing as featured Industry Affiliate​
GENUS Weekly Newsletter​
Fountain Report (Brief, Student Insider) weekly newsletters

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Team Members

Veterinary practice team members who are not veterinarians or practice owners are encouraged to join IVPA to fulfill our important mission of uniting and empowering independent veterinary practices, veterinarians, and their teams to continue shaping the business and practice of animal health care.

This membership is FREE.

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IVPA member exclusive benefits help you compete.

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