About Us

The purpose of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association

To promote professional improvement and excellence by providing the framework for the exchange of ideas and information in the field of veterinary medicine.

To foster high ethical standards in the profession of veterinary medicine.

To coordinate efforts in the performance of veterinary services to organizations and the community-at-large.

To improve the methods of treating disease and injuries of all domestic animals.

To elevate the standard of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the veterinary profession.

To promote the spirit of community among the members of the veterinary profession by providing an avenue of communication, collaboration and support and to foster growth, financial security and well-being of our members.

To educate the public in the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Vision Statement

HVMA strives to create a profession that is sustainable, inclusive, and supportive. We envision a world where veterinary medicine meets the needs of society, allows people and animals to thrive by improving access to veterinary care, and advances the health of domesticated and wild animals. We want all members of our profession to pursue meaningful work as part of a well-rounded and financially secure life. 

We will achieve this by being a forum for connection, discussion, and problem-solving, a resource for both the veterinary community and the broader society, and an advocate for the collective good of humans and animals. 

Core Values Statement

HVMA believes in community and connection within the profession; compassion; and advancing veterinary medicine through continued skills and professional development. Other important values we seek to promote are integrity and honesty, ethics, the pursuit of evidence-based medicine, animal welfare, support of the human-animal bond, and service.