Join the AVMA
AVMA membership supports you in your day-to-day life with benefits that enhance your opportunities for success at every stage of your career. In addition to member-only tools and resources, members receive significant savings on AVMA products and services.
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Member benefits |
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Non-members |
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Insurance products |
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| Liability and business insurance products from AVMA PLIT | Varies | Not available |
| Life, disability, and other insurance from AVMA LIFE | Varies | Not available |
| Health, dental, and vision plans including the AVMA Association Health Plan | Varies | Not available |
Economic and financial resources |
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| Salary estimator for early-career veterinarians | Free | Not available |
| Profit-loss calculator | Free | Not available |
| Market share estimator for companion animal practices | Free | Not available |
| Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook | Free | $80 |
| Economic State of the Veterinary Profession report | Free | $125 |
Professional publications and scientific information |
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| JAVMA | Free | $350 |
| AJVR open-access publication fee | $1,200* | $1,600 |
| Clinical and policy resources | Free | Limited access |
Career services |
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| Job posting on the Veterinary Career Center (60-day) | $406 | $541 |
| Career transitions resources | Free | Not available |
Marketing and client service tools |
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| Client education brochures (package of 50) | $16 | $19 |
| Downloadable posters and client handouts | Free | Not available |
| Digital marketing toolkits | Free | Not available |
| National Veterinary Charitable Care Grant Program | Free | Not available |
Education and networking |
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| AVMA Convention (advance registration) | $585 | $810 |
| Veterinary Leadership Conference | Member discount varies | |
| Other AVMA events | Member discount varies | |
| Scholarships to attend CE events | Varies | Not available |
| CE webinars on AVMA Axon | Free or discounted | $25-30 |
| Online certificate programs | Free | $75 |
| Online member directory | Free | Not available |
Discount purchasing and price comparison tools |
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| Member Edge | Member discount varies | Not available |
| AVMA Direct Connect | Free | Not available |
Wellbeing resources |
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| QPR suicide prevention training | Free | Not available |
| Tools to strengthen your veterinary team | Free | Not available |
| Cyberbullying and crisis management help | Free consultation | Price varies |
Member-driven AVMA priorities |
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| Creation of AVMA policy | Invaluable | Not available |
| Input into AVMA strategy and priorities | Invaluable | Not available |
Advocacy to support and protect veterinarians |
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| Regulatory, legislative, and business advocacy | Invaluable | Invaluable |
| Protecting veterinarians’ ability to provide services | Invaluable | Invaluable |
| Promoting the value of veterinarians and our teams | Invaluable | Invaluable |
Total member savings |
More than $1400 |
* Increases to $1,250 on January 1, 2024
Your member benefits don’t stop there
Take advantage of the full array of AVMA benefits that support you throughout your career. Find additional tools, scholarship opportunities, clinical resources, and much more, available exclusively to AVMA members.
2024 membership fees
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Veterinarian |
$370 |
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$185 |
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$185 |
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Veterinary student |
Varies |
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Affiliate - related field |
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Cost of AVMA membership in the first calendar year is prorated based on month the application is submitted.
Active and retired members may qualify for discounted fees or dues waivers. Learn more
If you are a 2023 veterinary graduate, please contact us before applying. You may qualify for additional benefits.
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