The VBMA is excited to offer members an exclusive opportunity to receive recognition for participation in chapter events and exemplary personal development through the Business Certificate Program.

The Business Certificate is the culmination of the lessons taught through the VBMA curriculum, and is a tangible representation of the knowledge ascertained by VBMA members through their time in the program. Comprising either 16 (Business Certificate) or 32 (Business Certificate with Honors) hours of educational credit, completion of the Business Certificate develops the business knowledge of each student and readies them for a productive career in veterinary medicine as a successful associate or business owner.

Through interactive lectures, workshops, and events outside of the rigorous veterinary school curriculum, the Business Certificate graduate is aware and knowledgeable about the concepts of business and personal finance, management, emotional intelligence, marketing, and more. The Business Certificate is founded on the following four pillars:

Category 1: BUSINESS FINANCE
Category 2: BUSINESS OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, OWNERSHIP
Category 3: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Category 4: CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Current members: visit https://www.myvbma.biz/ to check-in for meetings and see how many BCP credits you've obtained.