Medical Insurance Scheme
The Kenya Veterinary Association has negotiated unmatched rates for it’s members and family with the KCB Bank under the Simba Afya Medical insurance cover. Simba Afya product is a comprehensively packaged medical insurance cover offering hospitalization and optional outpatient benefits.
Supporting CPD
KVA is pleased to offer its members a new education service in conjunction with the World Veterinary Association and the World Continuing Education Alliance. This global solution to Continuing Education offers KVA members access to the largest resource of veterinary continuing education in the world. The global education network has over 1000 continuing education courses from over 80 CE educators, with new education content added every week. The KVA Education Portal is available to all members on the KVA website and all members will receive a registration email. More details about the KVA Educational Portal.
Motor Vehicle Insurance
In its desire to assist its members, KVA has once more partnered with AON MINET Insurance brokers to offer KVA members motor vehicle insurance services at affordable rates. This services ranges from Third Party Insurance to Comprehensive Insurance cover at competitive rates. So far the service has been well received by the members.
Last Respect Scheme
The Kenya Veterinary Association has negotiated unmatched rates for it’s members and family with the Kenya Commercial Bank under the last expense insurance cover. A specified amount is paid within 48 hours upon notification of death and presenting required documents of the insured persons.
VOYA Awards
The veterinary profession abounds with people who deserve recognition for their contributions to both animal and human health and welfare. These esteemed members of our community have dedicated themselves and their careers to a diverse range of disciplines – everything from agriculture, public health, public service, education, animal welfare, clinical practice and research, to government activities and professional education. These individuals have advanced the science and art of veterinary medicine while showing exemplary concern for, and commitment to, the welfare and humane treatment of animals. Since 2010 the Kenya Veterinary Association has proudly recognized such individuals annually by offering the following awards.
Union of Veterinary Practitioners’
Whether you are a Veterinary Surgeon (employee, employer, student or retired), Veterinary paraprofessional working in the veterinary profession/industry, UVPK is YOUR organisation. The Union will: Provide you with support and representation; Improve your working terms and conditions; and Safeguard your professional privilege and interests.
KVA Journal
The Journal of Veterinary Medicine and One Health expands the scope of the Kenya Veterinarian, a previously published Journal of the Kenya Veterinary Association. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and One Health (JVMOH) is an open-access, peer reviewed online journal that publishes original papers in English, within the field of animal science, veterinary medicine and one health. Manuscripts on broader issues such as social sciences, economics, legal and policy issues related to medicine, veterinary science and linkages between human, animal and ecosystem health are considered.
KVA Sacco
KVA SACCO draws its strength from the support given by our members, who are both shareholders and customers.
KVA Animal Resource Centre
This is an investment project for the Kenya Veterinary Association with members as shareholders. This is an on-going project.
KVA bus
The Kenya Veterinary Association purchased a 29-seater bus to aid in its logistical plans during KVA planned events countrywide. The initiative of acquiring the bus was started in 2007. The bus is available to both KVA members and non-members at a fee for hire. The acquisition of the bus is part of KVA’s welfare activities.
As a marketing and advertising outlet, the KVA bus is available to corporate partners for branding at affordable rates.
Category 1: Branches
Branches will be charged Ksh. 15,000/= for the first three days (each day Ksh. 5000)
If the bus is not returned within the first three days any subsequent day the branch will be charged Ksh. 10,000/= per day. Fuel expenses and driver allowances to be catered by the branch.
Category 2: KVA Members
Any KVA member that wishes to hire the bus for their personal use to deposit Ksh. 5,000 with the KVA office before the bus leaves Kabete.
KVA staff should take down the mileage reading before the bus leaves the compound. Once the bus is returned KVA staff should again take the mileage reading.
Category 3: KVA Non-Members
Any non-member that wishes to hire the bus for their personal use to deposit Ksh. 10,000 with the KVA office before the bus leaves Kabete.
KVA staff should take down the mileage reading before the bus leaves the compound. Once the bus is returned KVA staff should again take the mileage reading.
KVA specialised branches
The KVA has the following specialised branches:
- Kenya Pigs and Poultry Veterinary Association
- Kenya Small and Companion Animal Veterinary Association
- KVA Wildlife Branch
- Self Employed Veterinary Association
- KVA Women Branch
Digital Opportunity Desk
The digital opportunity desk is a one-stop portal for all opportunities within the animal resource industry and relevant sectors.