Membership
PVMA offers four membership categories to fit veterinarians at every stage of practice, from students to long-standing professionals. Every category includes access to the members portal, association news, and chapter events.
Regular
Licensed veterinarians in active practice in the Philippines
The standard membership category for practicing veterinarians. Regular members are in good standing with full participation in chapter and national association affairs.
Member benefits
- Full voting rights in chapter and national elections
- Access to continuing education programs and professional development
- Chapter events, seminars, and the annual convention
- Association news and announcements
- The members portal, for managing your profile and licence details
Life
Regular members who choose a one-time life membership
A standing category for members who wish to convert their membership into a single, one-time commitment rather than a periodic renewal.
Member benefits
- The same standing and voting rights as Regular membership
- No periodic renewal once life membership is granted
- Continued access to chapter events and continuing education
- The members portal and association news
Associate
Allied professionals and other stakeholders connected to veterinary practice
Open to individuals connected to the veterinary field who are not themselves licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the Philippines, such as allied animal health professionals and industry partners.
Member benefits
- Access to chapter events and continuing education sessions
- Association news and announcements
- The members portal
- Participation in association activities, subject to the association’s rules on voting eligibility
Student
Students currently enrolled in a veterinary medicine program
Supports veterinary students throughout their studies, ahead of licensure and Regular membership.
Member benefits
- Access to association resources while studying
- Continuing education content and chapter events
- The members portal
- A pathway to Regular membership upon graduation and licensure
How to join
Joining PVMA starts with an online registration. The secretariat reviews every application before an account becomes active, so approval is not instant.
- 1Complete the registration form with your professional details, membership category, and chapter.
- 2The PVMA secretariat reviews your application and verifies your details.
- 3Once approved, sign in to access your member benefits and the members portal.