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The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)

2025 ISVMA Convention

Nov. 7-9, 2025

Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523

It’s not too late to join us!

ISVMA is now taking walk-in registrations only for the Annual Convention, November 7–9.
Stop by the Onsite Registration Desk when you arrive—we’ll be happy to get you registered!

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Empowering Illinois Veterinary Professionals—Together

At the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), we’re more than an association—we’re your professional partner, advocate, and resource hub. With over 1,800 members strong, including veterinarians, veterinary students, and Certified Veterinary Technicians, ISVMA is the trusted voice for veterinary medicine in Illinois.

We monitor, predict, and proactively address the issues that impact your license, your practice, and your future—so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

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2025 ISVMA Virtual Conventopn is also open!

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Love Animals? Love Science? Veterinary Exploration Day Registration Open

Attention High School Students:

Do YOU want to make a difference in the lives of animals and people? Come to the Illinois Veterinary Exploration Day to discover the many different career paths YOU could have as a future professional in the veterinary field! Parent, guardian or adult chaperone encouraged to attend with teens.

Complimentary Event: 8:15- 12 pm, Nov. 8, 2025, Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hill’s Resort, 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Register Here

DVM & CVT Licenses to be displayed as of Jan. 1, 2026

ISVMA Advocacy:

In an effort to increase public value and awareness of the education and skills of Illinois licensed veterinary professionals, a new law, HB 3360, requires both DVMs and CVTs publicly display their licenses or a copy of their licenses in their office or clinic similar to the requirement of other Illinois health care license holders. Licensees may mark out their address.

ISVMA advocacy has clarified Illinois CVT title rules, leading to enhanced title protection!

Effective Jan. 1, 2026: This new law clarifies what titles CVTs are legally credentialed and licensed by the State of Illinois.

To help you and your team better understand what titles may or may not be used when identifying roles and responsibilities in your clinic or hospital, the ISVMA’s CVT Committee has created several documents to help you communicate this important clarification:

Click here to access all documents: CVT Title Protection Clarification Details

It is important to understand every team member is an essential part of the hard work, expertise and care that is provided all animals that visit veterinary clinics/hospitals across the state! Questions? Contact the ISVMA at info@isvma.org or by calling 217-546-8381.

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Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, ISVMA is your partner in progress. Become a member today and be part of a vibrant community driving excellence, innovation, and impact across Illinois.

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