The purpose of the association is to act as a link between its members and to promote veterinary science and the practice of veterinary medicine in Finland and to care for the professional, societal, commercial and social interests of veterinarians and their joint aspirations.

The Finnish Veterinary Association engages in publishing and supports research into veterinary science, organizes talks, lectures and other educational events and annual veterinary seminars. It puts forward proposals on subjects related to veterinary science and represents its members in contacts with other professional organizations and with veterinary associations abroad.