The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and its 2,250 members are committed to advancing the standard of veterinary care statewide. The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, founded in 1883, is comprised of more than 2,300 veterinarians and veterinary students. TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND ITS RELATED BRANCHES. IMPROVE, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICE. ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. PROTECT THE PROFESSIONAL INTEREST OF DULY QUALIFIED VETERINARIANS. TO PROCURE THE ENACTMENT OF JUST AND APPROPRIATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, AND DIRECT PUBLIC ATTENTION TO THE RELATIONSHIP OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL HEALTH TO HUMAN WELFARE.