AVMA volunteer opportunities - Vacancies

AVMA is currently seeking volunteers to fill the following positions. As a volunteer, your travel, lodging, and meals are covered by the AVMA.

Interested candidates should submit nomination materials via email to OfficeEVPatavma [dot] org (OfficeEVP[at]avma[dot]org) or via mail to AVMA Office of the Executive Vice President, 1931 N. Meacham Rd, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL, 60173.

If you're not quite ready to get involved in AVMA governance but would like to get more involved with the association, we'd love to have your help!

Please email OfficeEVPatavma [dot] org (OfficeEVP[at]avma[dot]org) with any questions or to learn more about AVMA's volunteer opportunities.

Committee positions

Nominations ongoing

List of committee opportunities:

Reference document: Appointments to entities by the AVMA Board of Directors

Council positions

Nominations ongoing

List of council positions available

To assist delegates and alternate delegates in choosing individuals for officer, HAC, and council positions, AVMA staff will prepare a yearly campaign guide listing nominees for these positions. Nominees will be included only if they have provided an appropriate biographical sketch and photograph, and submitted an application or nomination form by the May 1 deadline. Council nominees must also submit a link to a two-minute introductory YouTube video.

Nominations received after the deadline will be announced from the floor of the House. However, information regarding these candidates is limited to the information contained on the nomination form.

AVMA officers

President-elect (2025-26)

NOMINATIONS DUE MAY 2, 2024, FOR CANDIDATES WISHING TO PRESENT TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

For AVMA president-elect for the 2025-2026 association year, the nomination deadline to formally announce candidacy and present to the House of Delegates is May 2, 2024. After that, nominations will continue to be accepted for this position until July 14, 2025.

Learn more about the president-elect position

President-elect (2024-25)

NOMINATIONS DUE JUNE 17, 2024

Nominations continue to be accepted for the position of AVMA president-elect for the 2024-25 association year. The nomination deadline to formally announce candidacy and present to the House of Delegates has passed.

Learn more about the president-elect position

Vice President (2024-26)

NOMINATIONS DUE JUNE 17, 2024

Nominations continue to be accepted for the position of AVMA vice president for the 2024-26 association years. The nomination deadline to formally announce candidacy and present to the House of Delegates has passed.

Learn more about the vice president position

American Board of Veterinary Specialties position

NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 31, 2024, WITH TERM BEGINNING JUNE 2024

The AVMA is seeking volunteers to represent the animal-owning public on the American Board of Veterinary Specialties. One position is open.

Learn more about the position

Council on Education (COE) positions

AVMA COE® members—Applications open January 15, 2024

Three positions will be appointed to fill expiring terms on the AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®). Applications will be available from January 15, 2024, through March 15, 2024. All applicants must be AVMA members:

  • Member at large—Any AVMA member veterinarian
  • Private food animal clinical practice—An individual whose veterinary endeavor is exclusively food animal practice
  • Private clinical practice—An individual engaged exclusively in private clinical practice
  • Non-Private, Non-Academic—Any AVMA member

Learn more about the AVMA COE® positions

Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) positions

Applications DUE february 15, 2024, WITH TERM BEGINNING JUly 2024

The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) is accepting applications for candidates to fill two committee positions beginning in July 2024. Selected candidates will serve six-year terms running 2024-2030. Applications are due February 15, 2024, for candidates interested in these positions:

  • Veterinarian at large
  • Veterinarian representing laboratory animal medicine

Learn more about the CVTEA positions