Practice Manager Membership
Recognizing the vital role practice managers play in the success of every veterinary team, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) proudly opened membership to practice managers in 2025.
ISVMA believes that the best veterinary practices are those that involve—and empower—the entire team. By joining ISVMA, practice managers gain access to tools, resources, and professional support that strengthen leadership and enhance clinic operations.
Member Benefits
As an ISVMA Practice Manager Member, you’ll enjoy:
- Discounted Continuing Education (CE):
Receive exclusive, reduced registration rates for ISVMA’s Annual Convention—the state’s largest veterinary CE event—featuring sessions specifically designed for practice management professionals. - Free Expert Guidance:
Get answers at no charge to your questions about practice operations, employment law, client communication, and veterinary practice acts. - Licensing Assistance:
ISVMA staff are here to help you navigate inquiries and processes with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). - Free Mental Health Counseling:
Access confidential mental health counseling services for ISVMA members at no cost—because your well-being is essential to your team’s success. - Affordable Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Offer your entire clinic access to a comprehensive yet affordable EAP program, designed specifically for veterinary teams. The program provides mental health support, financial counseling, legal resources, and work-life balance tools to strengthen staff well-being and retention. - Advocacy & Representation:
Stay informed and have your voice represented on issues that affect veterinary practice management and team operations across Illinois. - Networking & Support:
Connect with veterinary professionals statewide—veterinarians, technicians, and other managers—who share your challenges and goals.
Coming Soon: Practice Manager Committee
ISVMA is launching a Practice Manager Committee—a new forum for connection, collaboration, and input from practice management professionals across the state.
This committee will help shape future programming, CE topics, and resources tailored to your needs and experiences in the field.
Stay tuned for details on how to get involved!
Practice Managers who want to get involved - Join ISVMA Today
Be part of a community that recognizes and supports the essential contributions of veterinary practice managers.
Together, we make Illinois veterinary medicine stronger.