IVPA MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Whether you own, aspire to own, or work for an independent practice — or with an organization that serves the industry — we hope you will join us in representing the veterinary profession with pride.
Hospital/Owner
Veterinary practitioner who independently owns and locally operates a single practice with one location, a practice with multiple locations, or multiple practices in multiple locations provided they are not funded in whole by venture capital, angel investor, or private equity funds, or considered NATIONAL in scope. The owner veterinarian must retain at least 50% control of the veterinary practice to be considered independent.
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.
Solo Practitioner
Hospital
$99 / Year
- 1 doctor & a manager
- 1 non-veterinarian team member
- 1 window cling or sticker
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Listing on website maps -
IVPA and VetLocal - Voting rights for veterinarian members
- Educational and members-only opportunities
- Online community
- Marketing resources and support
Two-Doctor
Hospital
$175 / Year
- 2 doctors & a manager
- 1 non-veterinarian team member
- 1 window cling or sticker
-
Listing on website maps -
IVPA and VetLocal - Voting rights for veterinarian members
- Educational and members-only opportunities
- Online community
- Marketing resources and support
Small Hospital
(3-5 Veterinarians)
$299 / Year
- Up to 4 doctors & a manager
- 3 window clings or stickers
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Listing on website maps -
IVPA and VetLocal - Voting rights for veterinarian members
- Educational and members-only opportunities
- Online community
- Marketing resources and support
Medium Hospital
(6-10 Veterinarians)
$557 / Year
- Up to 9 doctors & a manager
- Unlimited window clings or stickers
-
Listing on website maps -
IVPA and VetLocal - Voting rights for veterinarian members
- Educational and members-only opportunities
- Online community
- Marketing resources and support
Large Hospital (Up
to 30 Veterinarians)
$1,470 / Year
- Up to 30 doctors & a manager
- Unlimited window clings or stickers
-
Listing on website maps -
IVPA and VetLocal - Voting rights for veterinarian members
- Educational and members-only opportunities
- Online community
- Marketing resources and support
Team Member/Student
Non-owner veterinarians, hospital staff and students are encouraged to join IVPA and help us in fulfilling the important mission of uniting and empowering independent veterinarians in continuing to shape the business and practice of animal health care.
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.
Veterinarian
Team Member
$79 / Year
- Individual Veterinarian membership is intended for associates who wish to have voting rights within the IVPA, and who may someday own a practice. Owners are encouraged to register at the "Hospital/Owner" level. Veterinarian members must be employed by an independent practice as defined by IVPA.
Allied Professional
Team Member
FREE
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Veterinary paraprofessionals (managers, technicians, nurses, assistants, etc.) may utilize IVPA's marketing resources and attend CE offered to all members,
This membership level does NOT apply for practice owners, veterinarians, or, industry professionals.
Veterinary or
Pre-Vet Student
FREE
- All veterinary students or undergraduate college students intending to pursue a career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to join the IVPA for educational and networking opportunities, and gain valuable insight on the current state of the industry as well as options for future ownership.
Industry Affiliate
IVPA 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.
Please note that affiliate membership is a promotional opportunity and does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by IVPA and/or its members.
Affiliate
Member
$150 / Year
- Affiliate members will be recognized on the IVPA website (brief description, logo, link to affiliate's website) and have exclusive opportunities to contribute to member education and engagement.