Southern Tier Veterinary Medical Association
Community and Connection in New York's Southern Tier
SoTVMA runs in-person CE events which also provide an opportunity to meet other members in the Southern Tier.
The regional group also runs a regular series of radiology review webinars that are popular across NY State.
Southern Tier Events
The following list shows events organized by Southern Tier VMA for their members.
Devocalization bill reaches Assembly calendar
Advocacy In Your Corner: Legal Clarity, Legislative Strength The New York State Legislature is preparing to finalize drafting and voting on State Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget legislation the week after Memorial Day. This marks the latest state budget since 2010 and leaves the legislature with only two weeks of the scheduled session remaining. Below are some highlights and progress updates on legislation NYSVMS has been tracking: ★ Lead Story Devocalization Devocalization legislation has passed...
NYS Veterinary Conference offering Canine Arthrocentesis & Therapeutic Injection Lab
Registration is open for the 2026 New York State Veterinary Conference October 9-11 offering NYS continuing education credit opportunities. The conference will once again be a hybrid event offering: on-site, online, and on-demand sessions. For an additional fee, there are several labs available including Canine Arthrocentesis & Therapeutic Injection Lab on Sunday, October 11th, 8:30–11:30 AM led by Margret Lenfest, DVM, DACVSMR. This 3 hour cadaver-model lab will focus on anatomic guided...
Nominations open for 2026 NYSVMS Awards
The NYSVMS awards program is the way to honor veterinarians and their important work in NYS. NYSVMS confers five awards annually- Distinguished Life Service Award, Veterinarian of the Year, Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine, Merit Award and Rising Leader Award. Nominations no longer have to be approved by the regionals. The person nominating must fill out a simple 1-page nomination form (now available in an online fillable form) and include the nominee’s resume as well as a letter of...