Join as a Professional Member
How to Join as a Professional Member of NY State Veterinary Medical Society
Welcome. We are excited that you are considering membership. This page will take you through the steps to membership
Who is eligible?
Recent graduates can join as Professional Members at reduced cost.
There are other member types for technicians and hospitals.
How to Join
First choose your regional group. Every member is also a member of their regional group. Find your regional group below.
If you are totally new to our site than start with account creation, or if you already have a user account, jump right into adding your membership.
You can also call us on (518) 869-7867 or download and return an application form
How much does it cost?
| Year of Graduation | $0 |
| 1st year after graduation | $76.25 +75% discount on regional dues |
| 2nd year after graduation | $152.50 + 50% discount on regional dues |
| 3rd year after graduation | $228.75 + 75% discount on regional dues |
| 4th year and beyond | $305 + regional dues |
Regional dues can vary from $50 to over $200 depending on the amount of programs that are provided
Why do I also need to join a regional group?
NYSVMS is an affiliation of 12 regional veterinary medical associations.
The New York State VMS provides all the services that are shared across each regional group, and we charge State dues to cover those programs.
Your chosen regional group provides local CE, social meetings and addresses animal welfare and other community needs in that region. Their dues will vary depending on the depth of programming that they provide.
Regional dues can vary from $50 to over $200 for the groups that are most active.
Which regional group should I join?
Choose the regional group that is convenient for where you live or work.
| Capital District | Hamilton, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Saratoga, Montgomery, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Albany, Green and Columbia |
| Catskill | Otsego, Schoharie, Delaware and Chenango |
| Central New York | Jefferson, Lewis, Herkimer, Oneida, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison |
| Finger Lakes | Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Livingston and Yates |
| Genesee Valley | Orleans and Monroe |
| Hudson Valley | Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam |
| Long Island | Suffolk and Nassau |
| New York City | Manhattan, Bronx, Richmond, Kings and Queens |
| Northern New York | St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex |
| Southern Tier | Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Tompkins, Tioga, Cortland and Broome |
| Westchester/Rockland | Westchester and Rockland |
| Western NY | Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Wyoming and Allegany |