2026 Committee Volunteer Application

Tell Us About Yourself and Interests
Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
What are your professional designations?
What is your primary organization?
Geographic Location

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Practice Type
How long have you been practicing veterinary medicine?

0-2 years3-5 years6-10 years11-20 years20+ years
How long have you been a FelineVMA Member?

First year, New Member1-3 years4-10 years11-15 years15+ years
The FelineVMA looks to fill our volunteer opportunities with people from all types of backgrounds and perspectives. Please use the following space to briefly describe your personal background (i.e. how you chose a veterinary career, what you love about working with cats, experiences you've had in the past, the unique perspectives you bring, etc.)
Have you ever served as a FelineVMA volunteer before? (Examples include committee service, task force service, written a magazine article, done a podcast interview, etc.)*

YesNo
If Yes, please list your prior FelineVMA volunteer service and years served:
What prior volunteer leadership experience (FelineVMA or non-FelineVMA service) do you possess that you believe will help the Committee accomplish its current goals and issues?
What core competencies and/or skills do you believe you will bring to this volunteer role? (Select all that apply*

Strategic thinkingSocial media savvyResponsiveAcademiaProblem-solvingProject managementOrganizational structurePractice managementPublicationsPublic speakingTeam playerLeadershipSees both cats and dogsNetworkingGovernanceMarket researchPractice ownershipManaging volunteersWritten communicationsCreative thinkerMarketingFeline-only practiceVisionaryFinance/accountingCE program developmentIT/Big Data/TechnologyResearch studies
Of the below selections, what do you feel best suits your skills and interests (Check all that apply):*

Standards of practiceProfessional educationMentoring students/residentsTeaching caregiversStrategic thinkingDeveloping professional resources for busy veterinary professionalsWellbeing issuesTranslating latest research into general practiceCommunity engagementMarketing/DesignData analysisScientific/Research writingSpeaking/PresentingModerating at conferences/webinarsCreating caregiver educational materialsPlanning CE programs (conferences, certificates, etc.)Training new veterinary professionalsPassion for educating on best practices in feline medicine
Committee Service: Please select the committee which you are most interested in serving on:*

Feline Welfare Committee - Examines feline welfare issues and develops responses and position statements where appropriate.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 - Advises on educational programming for veterinary technicians, develops veterinary technician volunteer leaders, and helps provide guidance on initiatives and programming that helps support and recruit FelineVMA veterinary technician members.
Considering your choices above, please answer the following questions for each of your selections:
Please discuss your strengths and how these would be able to contribute to the Committee's objectives.
What are one or two ideas that you would like to bring to the Committee for discussion to help address issues facing the members and the organization?
What would you like to accomplish during your tenure as a volunteer leader on the Committee?
Please describe your previous writing experience and if you have worked in prior collaborations?*
Please attach your CV/Resume*

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Tell Us About Yourself and Interests

Considering your choices above, please answer the following questions for each of your selections: