By applying rigorous educational standards to the accreditation and certification of veterinary programs in the United States, AVMA helps ensure veterinarians are trained to provide quality care, and that students, employers, and the public can be confident in the ability and preparedness of new veterinary graduates.

AVMA represents the voice of the veterinary profession before the nation’s lawmakers. Our advocacy team ensures that the veterinary perspective remains top-of-mind whenever important policy decisions are being made—whether about pharmaceuticals, small business issues, rural veterinary care, student debt, or anything else.

AVMA’s economists deliver cutting-edge research and market analysis to help individual practitioners and industry leaders make strategic decisions about some of the most pressing issues facing the profession—from business trends to pet ownership to changes in the workforce.

AVMA develops professional and scientific policies that help guide the practice of veterinary medicine on a wide range of issues, from clinical practice to research to livestock farming. The concerns of member are what drive the priorities of the AVMA and the programs and resources we bring to the profession.