The Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) relies heavily on the initiative, determination, and ingenuity of veterinary students seeking to better their careers and our profession. The accomplishments of this organization have largely come from small groups of students working as a team to better the veterinary profession and to address the current issues and concerns that they face as they prepare for the future. The VBMA is dedicated to fostering this entrepreneurial spirit, to giving students the independence to guide their own chapters, and to providing students with opportunities to utilize the skills they are acquiring to gain real-life business experience. As a result, our chapters frequently produce programs and events that astound.

VBMA chapters across the country have shown that they are quite capable of working with a great deal of independence. The National VBMA seeks only to support chapters. One of the ways it accomplishes this is through membership benefits provided by the National VBMA.

In addition to great business education, networking opportunities, and professional and personal growth opportunities, VBMA members enjoy more tangible member benefits. While many chapters provide their own chapter-specific benefits, the benefits below come from the national level:

Veterinary Economics Subscription

VPI-VBMA Student Case Study Competition

Simmons Educational Fund Business Aptitude Award

VBMA Externship Opportunities

Job Opportunities seeking VBMA Students

The most exceptional example of how the National board helps chapters is by hosting the annual National Meeting. This is the one chance all chapter officers meet and can network between schools as well as throughout the industry with professionals! If there is one thing we could tell students about joining VBMA is utilize the networking opportunities and learn what you can from your peers on the club and especially the speakers who dedicate their time to the VBMA. This organization will continue to support the future veterinarians and with that comes continued networking opportunities!