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Raising the level of patient care. Saving more lives.

Inspiring excellence in emergency and critical care for animals
by cultivating an inclusive community and empowering
one another to thrive.

Our purpose.
Our promise.

The purpose of the Society is to promote the advancement of knowledge and high standards of practice in veterinary emergency medicine and critical patient care. Toward this purpose, the Society will:

Associate and affiliate into one organization doctors of veterinary medicine, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, veterinary practice managers, and other individuals engaged in the practice of, or who have special interest in, the field of veterinary emergency and critical care;

Establish and promote uniform standards and guidelines for the practice of veterinary emergency and critical patient care;

Foster and encourage education, research and scientific progress in veterinary emergency and critical patient care; disseminate information pertinent to veterinary emergency and critical care to all interested groups and organizations.

The commitment and dedication to a rigorous level of thought and exploration of the issues that I face daily at work has made the organization by far the best CE source for me and what I do.

Jim Graham, DVM
Location, State

Member Benefits

VECCS members gain exclusive, advance, discounted access to many educational events and resources that are sure to be a value to the emergency and critical care community. Learn about many of these benefits below.

Peer-Reviewed Journal (JVECC)

Journal of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (JVECC) is the officially recognized international publication for this specialty area.  Published bi-monthly.  Each category of membership has the option of receiving JVECC online only access (reduced fee) or hard copy (includes online access). Plus use the JVECC iOS app to view it from your iPad or iPhone.

Priority IVECCS Registration & Pricing

Early access to IVECCS registration, with first choice of sessions with limits, all at a discounted member rate.

Monthly Webinars

Free, member-only access to monthly VECCS/VIN webinars covering emergency & critical care topics in both large and small animals. Plus free and reduced fee resources in the VECCS education portal.

Exclusive Access to Healthcare Benefits

VECCS HealthCare has a plan for every member’s needs and one-on-one consultations with licensed advisors to ensure all your healthcare coverage questions are answered. Using a customer-centric platform VECCS members can now shop online for preferred deductible, provider network, or effective date.

Access to Spring Symposium

“Members only” Symposium – Invitation to attend annual VECCS CE Spring Symposium.  Limited space and only for members!

And More!

And so many more, to include discounted facility certifications, 40% off RECOVER CPR Course, Free Headspace App Subscription, 50% off Purdue University’s DEI Certification and Career Services! Click here to see the full list of member benefits!

“VECCS has consistently been a source of inspiration for me through its conferences and journals. The commitment and dedication to a rigorous level of thought and exploration of the issues that I face daily have made the organization by far the best CE source for me and what I do.”

Jim Graham, DVM
Location, State

“As a member of VECCS, I have been able to have the extra tools and community access to grow as an emergency veterinary technician. I am excited to be a part of this organization because I have always been an advocate for providing the best possible emergency patient care.”

Jared Carroll
Location, State
Pricing & Discounts

We believe that success starts with community. Come join us!

  • VETERINARIAN

  • $195/ yr.

    • US & Canada
      Online Only | $195 / yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $225 / yr.
    • International
      Online Only | $195 / yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $245 / yr.
    • Joint VECCS/EVECCS
      Online Only | $235 / yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $265 / yr.

  • INTERN / RESIDENT

  • $90/ yr.

    • US & Canada
      Online Only | $90 / yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $120 / yr.
    • International
      Online Only | $90/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $140/ yr.
    • Joint VECCS/EVECCS
      Online Only | $130/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $160/ yr.

  • TECHNICIAN

  • $80/ yr.

    • US & Canada
      Online Only | $80/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $110/ yr.
    • International
      Online Only | $80/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $130/ yr.
    • Joint VECCS/EVECCS
      Online Only | $130/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $150/ yr.

  • MANAGER / ADMIN

  • $80/ yr.

    • US & Canada
      Online Only | $80/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $110/ yr.
    • International
      Online Only | $80/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $130/ yr.
    • Joint VECCS/EVECCS
      Online Only | $130/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $150/ yr.

  • STUDENT

  • $50/ yr.

    • US & Canada
      Online Only | $50/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $80/ yr.
    • International
      Online Only | $50/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $100/ yr.
    • Joint VECCS/EVECCS
      Online Only | $90/ yr.
      Hardcopy JVECC | $120/ yr.

For information on Corporate Membership, Retired and/or Disabled Pricing, please email [email protected].

Still have questions? We’re here to help.

How long is a VECCS membership?

VECCS Membership is a one year membership beginning the day you register.

When will I get my JVECC Hardcopy?

The hardcopy JVECC goes out every two months, roughly arriving to members in late February, April, June, August, October and December.

What do I do when I cannot log in to my membership account?

If you are having trouble logging in to your VECCS account, please email [email protected].

Do I need to be a member of VIN/VSPN to watch the monthly VECCS Webinars?

No, you do not need to subscribe to VIN, but you do need a VIN login for access. To do so, please email VIN at [email protected] by close of business on the Friday before the webinar. In the email, include your full name and contact information.

If you have already created an account, but are having trouble getting into VIN, you can also email [email protected] for support.

Why am I not receiving the monthly VECCS newsletter and other communications?

Most likely, we have an old or incorrect email address on file for you or you have accidentally unsubscribed from our emailing list. Please contact [email protected] and we will troubleshoot this with you!

How do I change my membership type?

If your status has changed from student or intern/res to veterinarian, our system doesn’t enable you to change this yourself when renewing, at this time, so please contact [email protected] to let us know and we can happily change that for you!

How do I get my IVECCS CE Certificates for past shows?

Email [email protected] with the conference/year attended and the name and email address you registered under.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]