Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
What Is Public Health / One Health?
Find out what is public health and One Health? Why does it relate to veterinarians?
AVMA Public Service Award
This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding public service or unusual contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary…
One Health externship opportunities
One Health Externship Opportunities for veterinary students help expand their horizons and get more involved in public health.
Veterinarians and One Health
Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…
Related Links - SAVMA One Health Challenge
Links that are related to One Health and the SAVMA One Health Project
Council on Research
The Council on Research advises the AVMA Board of Directors on scientific research and discovery as a veterinary career path, and its role in…
Current events and meetings
SAVMA's public health current event page showcases where you can find current public health event issues within the One Health arena.
Committee on Environmental Issues
The Committee on Environmental Issues advises on environmental issues that may impact animal health, public health, ecosystem health, and the…
Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues
The Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues advises on veterinary matters related to disasters and their implications for animal health, public…
Veterinarians protect people, animals, and society
When people think of veterinarians, they usually think of doctors for animals, but veterinary medicine also crosses over into public health.
Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
AVMA media relations guide
Connect with our media relations team for help reporting on topics related to veterinary medicine.
AVMA staff leaders
The AVMA’s professional staff works in conjunction with the Board of Directors, House of Delegates, and other member volunteers to protect, promote,…
Food Safety Advisory Committee
The Food Safety Advisory Committee advises the Board of Directors on food protection (food safety, food defense, and food security) issues.
Advisory Panel to the House of Delegates
The House of Delegates Advisory panel includes representatives from numerous organizations outside the AVMA.
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates evaluates the professional competence of graduates of non-AVMA COE-accredited colleges of…
Why should I volunteer?
Benefits of volunteering with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
ECFVG Members
2019-2020 Association Year Printer-friendly version (PDF) Representing AVMA Council on Education (term 2018-2019)
Resource Links: Amphibians, Reptiles and Salmonella
Links to information about the transmission of Salmonella from handling reptiles and amphibians.
Vision, mission and values
The AVMA's vision statement, mission statement, and core values guide the association's priorities and behavior.