To be eligible for JCVMA membership one must be “Any graduate of a Veterinary College approved (at the time of graduation) by the USDA and by the AVMA: who is a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, or surrounding counties (Bibb, Blount, Shelby, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa and Walker) and is regularly engaged in Veterinary practice or any related Veterinary field in said county or surrounding counties; holds a current license to practice Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in Alabama, or is retired” (2024 JCVMA Constitution).
First, attend a monthly JCVMA meeting as a guest of a current member. An application can be found here (insert hyperlink). Paper copies will be available to fill out at the meeting. “The applicant shall supply all information requested, sign the application, secure the endorsements of two active members of the Association and file the application with the Membership Committee” (2024 JCVMA Constitution).
You must then attend a subsequent monthly meeting. “Membership must be recommended by the Membership Committee and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the active membership present and voting at a regular meeting of the Association” (2024 JCVMA Constitution).
If you plan on attending as a guest or do not know any current members, please contact info@jcvma.org.
“Membership dues for active members will be $200.00 a year. Membership dues for new members will be $200.00 plus the membership fee up until the Annual Southern Veterinary Conference. Membership dues after the Annual Continuing Education Seminar will be prorated plus the membership fee. The [new] membership fee is set at $25.00” (2024 JCVMA Constitution).
Please contact info@jcvma.org with any questions.
You must reapply for membership. You will not be required to attend a meeting as a guest but MUST BE PRESENT at a monthly meeting to submit an application and be “recommended by the Membership Committee and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the active membership present and voting at a regular meeting of the Association.” (2024 JCVMA Constitution). Your dues will follow the same guidelines a New Member.