Are you making the most of your TVMA member benefits through the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation? The Foundation is your avenue to creating a meaningful impact in both your community and the veterinary profession. As your partner and a valued TVMA member benefit, we provide opportunities for you to make a difference in ways that matter most to you.

By leveraging the resources available through TVMF, you can support clients in need, contribute to disaster relief efforts, educate pet owners, and honor beloved animals through memorial giving. Here’s how you can take full advantage of these exclusive benefits:

Memorial Gift Program

Losing a pet is never easy, and TVMF’s Memorial Gift Program provides a meaningful way to express sympathy to grieving pet owners. Through this program, veterinarians can send a memorial gift in honor of a lost pet, offering comfort to clients while supporting TVMF’s mission.

There are many ways to implement the Memorial Gift Program in your practice, and as a TVMA member, we’re here to help you get started. To learn more, visit www.tvmf.org/Memorial.

Rusk Veterinary Assistance Grants

As a TVMA member, you have access to Rusk Veterinary Assistance Grants, which provide financial assistance to clients facing challenges affording critical medical or surgical intervention for their pets. These one-time grants help preserve the human-animal bond by funding life-saving veterinary care for pets that might otherwise face relinquishment, euthanasia, or prolonged suffering.

If you have a client in need, consider applying for a Rusk Grant to help provide the necessary care. To learn more, visit www.tvmf.org/Rusk.

Disaster Relief

Veterinarians play a crucial role in their communities, often serving as first responders in times of crisis. The TVMF Disaster Relief Program provides grants exclusively for TVMA members who care for animal victims during and after disasters.

Supporting veterinarians and communities in critical times is vital to people and animals affected by disasters of any scale. These grants help ensure that veterinary professionals have the resources needed to provide timely care when it matters most.

To learn more about the Disaster Relief Program, visit www.tvmf.org/Disaster.

Community Outreach and Education

Education is a key component of responsible pet ownership, and TVMF provides a variety of resources to support veterinarians in sharing accurate, science-based information with their clients.

TexVetPets Library: A trusted resource for pet owners, providing accurate and relevant information written by Texas veterinary professionals.
The Paws Post Newsletter: A monthly email packed with ready-to-use pet health articles and social media content to help your clinic engage with pet owners.

Client Education Kits: These kits strengthen the veterinarian-client partnership by providing accessible, high-quality animal health information. They are perfect for adoption paperwork, new client welcome packages, and more.

By using these tools, you can enhance client education while reinforcing your role as a trusted veterinary professional.

Make the Most of Your TVMF Benefits

The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation is here to support you, your clients, and your community. As a TVMA member, you have exclusive access to these valuable programs designed to enhance your practice and extend your impact. If you’re not yet taking advantage of these resources, now is the time to start!