Apply for a FelineVMA Committee Position
Are you interested in helping to shape various FelineVMA programs and initiatives? Serving on a FelineVMA Committee allows you to contribute meaningfully to our organization and is a rewarding experience. We invite you to consider volunteering for one of several committee positions available in 2026:
To apply for an open committee position please submit your application by Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Please note openings are limited.
Applicants will be notified on or before August 18, 2025 of their selection. Chosen applicants will be invited to attend each Committee’s onsite meeting at the FelineVMA Annual Conference (if applicable). Committee terms will officially begin on January 1, 2026 and will continue for a three year term, ending on December 31, 2028.
All Committee Members:
- Must be a FelineVMA Member in good standing (dues are paid).
- Represent the interests of FelineVMA and FelineVMA Members.
- Serve a three-year term and may be appointed for one additional term, for a total of six years.
- Actively participate in timely communication with the Committee via emails, virtual calls, and in-person meetings. FelineVMA may remove inactive Committee Members who do not participate in three consecutive discussions, votes, or meetings.
- Must agree to the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy, and follow Policies and Procedures.
- Commit to actively participate in Committee programs and projects, which may include a sub-Committee, task force, or panel participation.
Learn more about the charges of each of FelineVMA’s committees below. As a volunteer you will serve alongside colleagues in fulfilling this charge.
Cat Friendly Practice® Committee
The Cat Friendly Practice® Program provides veterinary practices with the support and resources needed to deliver elevated and quality care in the veterinary setting that incorporates the cat’s perspective and experience. The Program sets the standard for delivering optimal feline care and guides practices through creating a Cat Friendly experience and environment that reduces stress for cats, their caregivers, and the entire veterinary team.
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee is vital in steering our leadership’s future and managing annual nominations for the Board of Directors and FelineVMA Committees. The Committee also focuses on developing future leaders and ensures that the FelineVMA adheres to the highest professional standards through regular audits of the FelineVMA Bylaws.
Guidelines Committee
The Guidelines Committee oversees the publishing of Practice Guidelines, many Educational Toolkits, and Consensus Statements. These resources are designed to help provide uniform and optimal care for feline patients, educate cat caregivers, and prevent medical mismanagement. We strive to provide the profession and the public with current information on specific feline health topics of wide interest and applicability.
Feline Welfare Committee
It is our moral, ethical, philosophical, and professional responsibility to respect, protect, and promote the welfare of cats. The Feline Welfare Committee examines feline welfare issues and develops responses, Position Statements, and Toolkits when appropriate.
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee oversees the investments of the FelineVMA, monitors the management for compliance with policies and guidelines on behalf of the Board, and reports the results of their activities to the Board.
Student Engagement Committee
The Student Engagement Committee guides the FelineVMA’s outreach to veterinary and veterinary technician students, works to increase feline education in veterinary and technician schools, and oversees the Student Chapters of the FelineVMA Program.
Technician Committee
The Technician Committee advises on educational programming for veterinary technicians, develops veterinary technician volunteer leaders, and helps provide guidance on initiatives and programming that helps to support and recruit FelineVMA veterinary technician members.