AVMA membership data

These statistics show AVMA membership as of December 31, 2024.

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Clinical practice: Delivering veterinary care and having physical contact with animals
Academia: Educating veterinarians or other related health professions
Industry/commercial: Working for an organization or company closely related to the veterinary profession
Government: Working in a government agency (state, local, federal), uniformed services, or international organization/agency

AVMA Membership 2024

Companion animal: Primarily delivers care to animals owned for companionship, including exotics
Mixed animal: Delivers care across a variety of animal types, including companion, food/fiber and/or equids, on a consistent basis
Equine: Primarily delivers care to equids
Food animal: Primarily delivers care to animals raised for food or fiber
Laboratory animal: Primarily delivers care to animals used in research and education

Total number of members: 108,016
No information provided: 17,118

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U.S. veterinarian numbers

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U.S. pet ownership statistics

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Veterinary specialists in the U.S.

See how many U.S. veterinarians hold various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations.

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