Join the Student AVMA (SAVMA)
Become a member of the Student AVMA (SAVMA) to access exclusive benefits that enhance your opportunities for success. SAVMA members reap significant savings on AVMA products and services, and gain access to member-only tools and resources, in addition to networking and leadership development opportunities.
Member benefits |
Members |
Non-members |
Insurance products |
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| Professional liability insurance from AVMA PLIT | Free | Not available |
| Group term life insurance from AVMA LIFE | Free ($25,000 policy) | Not available |
| Disability insurance from AVMA LIFE | Varies | Not available |
MyVeterinaryLife.com |
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| Tools and resources to manage your finances, career, and wellbeing | Free | Limited access |
Economic and financial resources |
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| Salary estimator for veterinary students | Free | Free |
| Personal financial planning tool | Free | Not available |
| Economic State of the Veterinary Profession report | Free | $125 |
Professional publications and scientific information |
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| JAVMA online | Free | $325 |
| AJVR online | Free | Free |
| Vet Gazette online student journal | Free | Free |
| Clinical and policy resources | Free | Limited access |
Career services and opportunities |
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| Eligibility for AVMA externships | Free | Not available |
| International exchange opportunities | Varies | Not available |
| Externship locator | Free | Free |
| Career webinars on AVMA Axon | Free | $25 |
Awards and scholarships |
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| Eligibility for SAVMA scholarships and awards | Free | Not available |
| Eligibility for AVMF scholarships | Free | Not available |
Education and networking |
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| SAVMA Symposium | Varies | Not available |
| AVMA Convention (veterinary student registration) | Free | Free |
| AVMA Convention (one complimentary registration within five years of graduation) | Free | 550 |
| CE webinars on AVMA Axon | Free or discounted | $25 |
| Online certificate programs | Discount varies | |
| Online member directory | Free | Not available |
| Scholarships to attend CE events | Varies | Not available |
| Opportunities to serve on AVMA committees and councils | Free | Not available |
Discounts on products and services |
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| Member Edge | Discount varies | Not available |
Wellbeing resources |
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| QPR suicide prevention training | Free | Not available |
| Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program | Free | $75 |
AVMA membership |
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| First-year AVMA membership (automatic conversion upon graduation for the remainder of the year) | Free | Varies |
| Discounted membership for recent graduates (two years following graduation) | $180 | $360 |
Advocacy to support and protect veterinary students and 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 |
In addition to the individual benefits you get for being a SAVMA member, the AVMA also works on your behalf to protect, promote, and advance the veterinary profession. For example:
- Learn how the AVMA has partnered with other organizations to address the issue of veterinary debt through the Veterinary Debt Initiative.
- Explore our advocacy work—including advocacy related to federal student debt—and learn about the educational accreditation and certification programs that help preserve the value and quality of your veterinary degree.
How are my membership fees determined?
When you join, you will pay your local SAVMA chapter membership fees and your national SAVMA membership fees at once. Each SAVMA chapter determines its own dues, so fees vary based on the veterinary college you attend.
Questions?
800-248-2862
Ext.6631
M - F | 8:30 am - 4:45 pm CT
savmainquiries
avma [dot] org (subject: SAVMA_Question_AVMA.org_Join) (savmainquiries[at]avma[dot]org)
Free AVMA membership
SAVMA members graduating in good standing with your chapter automatically get free AVMA membership for the remainder of the year.
Resources for students and early career veterinarians
MyVeterinaryLife.com is AVMA’s website dedicated entirely to students, recent graduates, and early career veterinarians. Access free tools that help you manage your financial health, wellbeing, and career as you prepare to make the transition from student to working veterinarian.