American Board of Veterinary Specialties
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is charged with implementing AVMA’s guidelines for the establishment and recognition of veterinary…
Veterinary specialists 2018
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2018.
Veterinary specialists 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of…
Committee on International Veterinary Affairs
The Committee on International Veterinary Affairs guides AVMA’s involvement in international veterinary medicine, advising the AVMA Board of…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Principles of veterinary medical ethics of the AVMA
All veterinarians are expected to adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct known as the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.
Advisory Panel to the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates Advisory panel includes representatives from numerous organizations outside the AVMA.
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Representation to the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
The AVMA encourages expansion of veterinary membership to the USP, such as representation of veterinary pharmacologists.
AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee
The Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee provides wide species-based, veterinary practitioner input to the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic…
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AVMA guidelines on the identification of board-certified veterinarians
To identify one's diplomate status accurately and responsibly, it's important that board-certified veterinarians use very specific wording. this…
AVMA externship opportunities
The AVMA offers externship opportunities for veterinary students looking for hands-on working experience.
Legislative Advisory Committee
The Legislative Advisory Committee assists the AVMA Board of Directors in formulating and implementing legislative policy and positions on federal…
AVMA membership data 2019
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2019.
Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee
The Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee advises on and develops animal agriculture policy and recommendations for submission to the AVMA Board of…
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
Councils, committees, task forces, and trusts
Understand the wide range of volunteer panels that make up the AVMA.
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee advises on issues related to animal welfare, guided by the overarching AVMA Animal Welfare Principles.
AVMA leadership rosters, 2023-2024
Connect with the volunteers who make up all of AVMA's governing bodies.
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
Early Career Development Committee
The Early Career Development Committee works to strengthen AVMA programs and resources for members early in their careers, and to engage them to…
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Therapeutic medications in competition equids
The AVMA condemns the administration of non-therapeutic or unprescribed medications to competition equids. Health care decisions regarding individual…