The Central California Veterinary Medical Association began in 1962 when a small number of veterinarians gathered periodically to share ideas and promote continuing education for members. As the years passed, the association saw the opening of the first emergency clinic in the area, and continued to promote animal welfare through monthly continuing education meetings and community service projects. Today the association; a local chapter of the California Veterinary Medical Association, has over 100 members from Fresno and several other surrounding counties.