Idaho Veterinary Medical Association

05/11/2026

Only 4 days left for early bird registration pricing for the 2026 Mountain West Veterinary Conference at the beautiful The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort. Get registered ASAP and take advantage of the discount price before its gone!

Participate in our Live Auction! All proceeds support veterinary students through the Idaho Veterinary Medical Foundation. Donations welcome!

05/11/2026

Get to know Dr. Knapp, candidate for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) president-elect position.

Dr. Robert Knapp, former AVMA Board of Directors chair and third-generation veterinarian, is running unopposed for the office of 2026-27 AVMA president-elect. The election will be decided by the AVMA House of Delegates during its regular annual session this July in Anaheim, California.

05/08/2026

Interesting article about Viking Veterinary. Practices offering 24-hour animal care is very limited in the Idaho.

IDAHO FALLS — A doctor of veterinary medicine, Dr. Natasha Laughter, had her real estate license in hand and was ready to walk away from the career she had dreamed

05/07/2026

Curious about what the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine does? The Board meets tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can watch online.

Attached is their meeting agenda which includes a video link:

05/07/2026

Only 8 days remaining to secure early bird pricing for the Mountain West Veterinary Conference, June 11-13 at the stunning Coeur d'Alene Resort!

Registration is available online here:

Mountain West Veterinary Conference Coeur d’Alene, ID / June 11 – 13 / 16 CE hours You are invited to participate in Idaho’s premier annual gathering of professionals in veterinary medicine. The Idaho Veterinary Medical Association has a long and rich history of providing excellent continuing ...

04/28/2026

Early Bird registration prices for the Mountain West Veterinary Conference is open until May 15. Register online and reserve your room at the beautiful The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort before the room block fills up!

Mountain West Veterinary Conference Coeur d’Alene, ID / June 11 – 13 / 16 CE hours You are invited to participate in Idaho’s premier annual gathering of professionals in veterinary medicine. The Idaho Veterinary Medical Association has a long and rich history of providing excellent continuing ...

04/28/2026

Confused about your licensure status with the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine? Click below for their FAQs on the subject.

  Please take note that as of April 3, 2026, some fees have changed. Initial License Fees Are Now as Follows: Veterinarian Veterinary Technician Euthanasia Technician Euthanasia Agency $200 $125 $100 $100   Annual Renewal Fees Are Now as Follows: Veterinarian Veterinary Technician Euthanasia Techn...

04/03/2026

Last chance to RSVP for the North Idaho VMA "Spring Swing" events scheduled for April 14th in Sandpoint and April 15th in Moscow.

Please see flyer for details and meal options.

04/03/2026

Friendly reminder --> Early Bird pricing for registration is OPEN NOW for the 2026 Mountain West Veterinary Conference!

The MWVC is scheduled for June 11-13 at the stunning Coeur d'Alene Resort in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

The Conference offers child care, a wet lab for pets, dynamic speakers, up to 16 CE credits for Idaho licensure, and tons of fun with fellow veterinarians, techs, assistants, and others in a beautiful resort setting.

Register details here:

Mountain West Veterinary Conference Coeur d’Alene, ID / June 11 – 13 / 16 CE hours You are invited to participate in Idaho’s premier annual gathering of professionals in veterinary medicine. The Idaho Veterinary Medical Association has a long and rich history of providing excellent continuing ...

04/03/2026

Sharing a March 6 Idaho Mountain Express article exploring the lack of after-hours veterinary care. IVMA Executive Director Travis Jones spoke with the publication about the issue.

Bellevue resident Adrian Luke came home about a month ago to see his cat limping severely.