Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association / William Joel Neuheimer, CEO

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association
Previous in-house organization names
Responsible Officer Name: William Joel Neuheimer, CEO
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2005-11-04
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 959589-5867

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 20

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 6

Version 9 of 9 (2026-04-10 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 9 of 9 (2026-04-10 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Animal Welfare, Employment and Training, Health, Immigration, Infrastructure	Discussions with government officials concerning veterinary medicine as it relates to workforce shortages and mental health of veterinarians.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Consumer Issues	Seeking enhanced access to veterinary medications.	Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canada Employment Insurance Commission
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Senate of Canada

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

The CVMA is the national body representing and serving the interests of the veterinary profession in Canada.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

William Joel Neuheimer, CEO

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Regular Membership Any veterinarian who is a graduate of a veterinary college accredited by the NEB or has obtained a certificate of qualification of the NEB or licensed by a provincial licensing organization. Associate Membership Any veterinarian who is not eligible for regular membership in the CVMA is a graduate of a veterinary college listed by the CVMA may become an Associate Member upon payment of the dues. Retired Membership CVMA Life Membership Any veterinarian may be designed by the Council as a Life Member. CMVA Honourary Membership Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the profession, whether he resides in Canada or elsewhere, may be designated by the Council as an Honourary Member. Provincial Life/Honorary Membership Member who has been granted the status of life or honourary membership by a provincial association Student Membership Any undergraduate student of an accredited Canadian veterinary college. Member in a graduate studies program. Member registered in a grauate studies pro

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2025-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)	$13,200.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
339 Booth Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7K1
Canada

Telephone number: 613-236-1162

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

William Joel Neuheimer, CEO | No public offices held

Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association	2024-11-18	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
William Joel Neuheimer	2024-11-18	Current
Jost am Rhyn	2005-11-04	2009-10-23

Date Modified:: 2026-05-11

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Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association / William Joel Neuheimer, CEO

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 9 of 9 (2026-04-10 to present)

Version 9 of 9 (2026-04-10 to present)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization