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Build relationships with people who understand veterinary work in New Mexico.
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Practical value, professional connection, and a shared voice.
Membership gives you useful ways to stay informed and supported while sustaining work that benefits the profession statewide.
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Access live and on-demand learning, mentoring, and career-stage support.
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Help NMVMA monitor issues and bring a clear veterinary voice to policymakers.
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Use what matters now
Member value is not a checklist you must finish. Start with the resource, relationship, or issue that is most useful today. Your needs will change across your career.
2026–27 membership
Choose the category that fits.
Dues listed here were reviewed in September 2026. The membership system is the final source at checkout.
| Membership category | Annual dues | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Regular veterinarian | $200 | Veterinarians practicing or living in New Mexico who do not qualify for another category. |
| Non-resident veterinarian | $100 | Veterinarians who live and practice outside New Mexico. |
| Active military veterinarian | $100 | Veterinarians serving on active military duty. |
| Senior veterinarian | $160 | Veterinarians who meet NMVMA’s senior-member requirements. |
| Distinguished lifetime | No dues | Honorary status subject to Board approval. |
| 2026 graduate | No dues | Veterinarians who graduated in 2026. |
| 2025 graduate | $100 | Veterinarians who graduated in 2025. |
| Veterinary student | No dues | Students currently enrolled in veterinary school. |
| Corporate group | $200 per veterinarian | Organizations enrolling 10 or more veterinarians. |
Membership timing
The NMVMA membership year ends June 30. Dues are not prorated.
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New or returning member
Start a membership application.
Choose your category, create or update your record, and complete registration.
Current member
Review or pay your dues.
Open the member portal’s transaction page to renew your membership.
More than a transaction
Membership works when you can see yourself in it.
You can begin by reading, attending, or using a resource. You can also share one idea, help with a short project, mentor, teach, or lead. There is no single right level of participation.
NMVMA’s goal is to make the community useful and welcoming across career stages, practice types, and parts of the state.
Explore belonging through the Power of WeMember perspective
What members say about a shared voice.
NMVMA is the voice for veterinarians in New Mexico and should continue to advocate for and protect our profession.Emily Walker, DVM · AVMA Alternate Delegate
Common questions
The details most people need before joining.
When does membership expire?
The membership year ends June 30. Renewing on time keeps your member record and access current.
Are dues prorated?
No. NMVMA dues are not prorated.
Do veterinary students pay dues?
No. Veterinary student membership is free.
What if I am not sure which category fits?
Email nmvma@nmvma.org before checkout. NMVMA will help you choose the appropriate category.
Does membership require volunteering?
No. You can belong, stay informed, and use member resources without taking on a volunteer role. If you want to help, NMVMA offers choices ranging from a few minutes to formal leadership.
What do my dues support?
Dues help sustain core association work, including member communication, advocacy, professional connection, governance, and current resources. Grants and sponsorships may expand defined projects, but they do not replace the member community at NMVMA’s center.
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