Associations

AVMA - The American Veterinary Medical Association

http://www.avma.org/

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-

profit association representing more than 80,000 veterinarians working in private and
corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured
to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for
the profession.

What does the AVMA do to benefit society?

• The AVMA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting

body for the 28 schools of veterinary medicine in the United States. The AVMA
educational standards of excellence are recognized worldwide as the "gold standard"
in veterinary education. Today, many foreign veterinary schools use the AVMA as the
model for their veterinary school curricula.

• The AVMA produces animal-related scientific and medical information that

benefits veterinarians, governments, regulatory agencies and the public. This
information encompasses a wide range of topics, including: selecting and raising a
pet; protecting the public from zoonotic diseases, such as rabies and toxoplasmosis;
and developing guidelines for the proper use of life-saving drugs.

• The AVMA works closely with allied organizations and entities, such as the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Academy of Sciences,
to accomplish its work in protecting animal and human health.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Association is to improve animal and human health and advance the
veterinary medical profession.

Objective

The objective of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of veterinary
medicine, including its relationship to public health, biological science, and agriculture.

AVMA Member E-mail Subscription Center

The AVMA offers a wide range of e-newsletters and other e-mail services to help
members stay informed about veterinary issues and the work of the association.
AVMA News Bulletin (every 2 weeks)
JAVMA: In This Issue (twice monthly)
AVMA@Work (monthly)
AVMA Advocate (monthly)
Health News Bytes (monthly)
ERC News link (monthly)
State Legislative Update (monthly)
COE Standard (quarterly)
CVTEA Semi-Annual Report (twice yearly)

Headquarters:

1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100

Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Phone: 800-248-2862
Fax: 847.925.1329

Governmental Relations Division:

1910 Sunderland Place, NW

Washington, DC 20036-1642
Phone: 800.321.1473
Fax: 202.842.4360
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AAHA - American Animal Hospital Association

http://www.aahanet.org/

Established in 1933 by leaders in the veterinary profession, AAHA is the only exclusive
companion animal veterinary association. AAHA is well known for its high standards in
veterinary practices and quality pet care and promotes those standards within the
veterinary profession and to the public. The Association develops benchmarks of
excellence, business practice standards, informative publications and educational
programs designed to help companion animal hospitals thrive.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the American Animal Hospital Association is to:

• Enhance the abilities of veterinarians to provide quality medical care to

companion animals
• Enable veterinarians to successfully conduct their practices and maintain their
facilities with high standards of excellence
• Meet the public's needs as they relate to the delivery of small animal veterinary
medicine

AAHA Publications

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Press

Trends magazine

Trends online

NEWStat

JAAHA online

Why Veterinary Services Professionals Should Join AAHA

• The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is an association of members

who primarily treat companion animals. We have over 40,000 members who hold
different jobs in veterinary clinics, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians,
managers, client service specialists and more. Through our diverse mix of high-
quality programs and services, we assist approximately 6,000 veterinary practice
teams in providing the very best animal care.
• Prove that your veterinary practice is providing excellent care with AAHA
Accreditation, and become part of an elite group of high-quality practices.
• Take advantage of exclusive FREE veterinary staff training and CE opportunities.
 • Stay in tune with the most current veterinary news with NEWStat, your biweekly
email newsletter.
• Manage your practice like you have an MBA and lead your staff like you’re a
motivational speaker with help from Trends magazine.
• Feel confident that you are providing the most up-to-date care when you read the
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association.

Contact

12575 W. Bayaud Ave.

Lakewood, Colorado, USA 80228

Member Service Center: 800/883-6301

Phone: 303/986-2800

FAX: 303/986-1700

Email: info@aahanet.org
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AVSAB - The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

http://www.avsabonline.org/avsabonline/

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a group of

veterinarians and research professionals who share an interest in understanding
behavior in animals. Founded in 1976, AVSAB is committed to improving the quality
of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their owners.
AVSAB members enjoy access to quarterly electronic newsletters containing animal
behavior case reports, listings of upcoming behavior continuing education
opportunities, behavior book reviews, advertisements for positions in behavioral
medicine and much more; exclusive listserv access providing the opportunity to
network and exchange information with veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary
behaviorists, and applied animal behaviorists in an open forum; and reduced cost of
registration and proceedings for the annual AVSAB Scientific Meeting, which offers
members a unique educational opportunity with cutting edge lectures and poster
sessions as well as the chance to personally interact with a wide range of
professionals within the field.

AVSAB members enjoy the following benefits:

• Access to quarterly electronic newsletters containing animal behavior case

reports, listings of upcoming behavior continuing education opportunities,
behavior book reviews, advertisements for positions in behavioral medicine and
much more.
• Exclusive Listserv access providing the opportunity to network and exchange
information with veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary behaviorists, and
applied animal behaviorists in an open forum.
• Reduced cost of registration and proceedings for the annual AVSAB Scientific
Meeting, which offers members a unique educational opportunity with cutting
edge lectures and poster sessions as well as the chance to personally interact
with a wide range of professionals within the field.

Contact

John J Ciribassi, DVM, Dipl ACVB-Member

Affiliation: Chicago land Veterinary Behavior Consultants/ Carol Stream Animal Hospital
Location: Carol Stream (west of Chicago), IL
Areas of Expertise: aggression, anxiety, phobia, elimination, general behavior clinical practice
E-mail: drjdvm@gmail.com
Phone: 630-231-1544
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AVCA - American Veterinary Chiropractic Association

http://animalchiropractic.org/default.htm

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is a professional membership

group promoting animal chiropractic to professionals and the public, and acting as the
certifying agency for doctors who have undergone post-graduate animal chiropractic
training. Members working together within their disciplines to expand and promote the
knowledge and acceptance of animal chiropractic to their professions, the public and
governments; locally, nationally and internationally.

AVCA Membership Benefits include:

• Professional credibility
• Professional unity
• Information resources
• Member pricing on resources, logo apparel and conference
• Certified member liability insurance
• Promotion of animal chiropractic and AVCA Certified Doctors
• Annual conference

Membership Levels

Professional Certified Member: $200.00

• A licensed doctor of chiropractic or of veterinary medicine who is a current
ACCC/AVCA certified doctor. This is a full membership with voting privileges.
Doctor Associate Member: $300.00
• A doctor of chiropractic or of veterinary medicine, not ACCC/AVCA certified.
Non-voting membership. Receives newsletter and association correspondence.
Non-Doctor Associate Member: $100.00
• Ethical person, business, firm or association, who is not a graduate doctor of
veterinary medicine or graduate doctor of chiropractic, but who has a personal or
professional interest in animal chiropractic, whose interests are in accord with the
principles and objectives of the AVCA, and who is in good standing with other
animal clubs, organizations, and associations. Non-voting membership.
Receives newsletter and association correspondence.

Contact

442154 E 140 Rd
Bluejacket, OK 74333 USA
Phone 918-784-2231
 Fax 918-784-2675

NAVTA - The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

http://www.navta.net/

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is a non-profit

association that represents and promotes the profession of Veterinary Technology.
Incorporated in 1981, NAVTA is the national organization devoted exclusively to
developing and enhancing the profession of veterinary technology, through education,
advocacy and promotion within the industry and to the general public. NAVTA is
committed to education, career growth and the advancement of its members.

Mission

"The mission of NAVTA is to represent and promote the profession of veterinary

technology. NAVTA provides direction, education, support and coordination for its
members, and works with other allied professional organizations for the competent care
and humane treatment of animals."

Our Goals

• To influence the future of NAVTA members professional goals.

• To foster high standards of veterinary care.
• To promote the veterinary health care team.

Who can join?

• NAVTA welcomes anyone in the veterinary industry, including veterinary

assistants, credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinarians, educators and
students.

NAVTA offers great benefits to our members!

• Aside from being your industry voice to the public, NAVTA offers these and
other great benefits:
• Receive The NAVTA Journal and NAVTA e-newsletter
• Access to members only sections on navta.net
• Access to the NAVTA Yahoo! Groups online community.
• 20% membership discount if you are a specialist or member of your state
association
• Savings up to 40% on health, life, long-term care insurance and more
• Discounts at Barnes & Noble, Renl or Stethoscopes, Embrace Pet Insurance,
and Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Discount car rentals and hotels
• Working Advantage Program saves you up to 40% on movie tickets and
rentals, discounts on tickets for the theatre, theme parks, sporting events, skiing, and
more

Membership Levels

An Active Member is a veterinary technician who has graduated from a program

accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and/or is
licensed, certified, or registered as a veterinary technician. Active members are
entitled to vote and hold an elected office. Active members must live in the United
States.

An Associate Member is anyone who is not eligible for Active Membership, but is
interested in the Association's goals. Associate members can serve on committees,
but may not vote or hold an elected office. Associate membership is open to
veterinarians, veterinary technicians residing outside the USA, and veterinary
assistants.

A Student Member is anyone enrolled as a full time student in an AVMA-accredited

veterinary technology program and is entitled to all benefits of an Associate
Member.

PUBLICATIONS

The NAVTA Journal is the official publication of the National Association of Veterinary
Technicians in America (NAVTA) and is members only benefit. This dynamic clinical
quarterly is the only continuing education publication sanctioned by NAVTA for its
members.

NAVTA E – Newsletter.

Contact

50 S. Pickett Street Ste. 110 Alexandria, VA 22304

phone: 703.740.8737

Fax: 202.449.8560
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NAFV - The National Association of Federal Veterinarians

www.nafv.net/

The National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) is a constituent body of the

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), formed during the AVMA annual
meeting in 1918 by a small group of Bureau of Animal Industry veterinarians. It has
grown to approximately 1,000 members since, and is recognized by the United States
Department of Agriculture as the representative organization for federally employed
veterinarians and as an association of managers and supervisors. NAFV strives to serve
both veterinarians and the agencies they work for by facilitating communication, making
suggestions for improvements, and working collaboratively to address issues of concern.
As an advocate for veterinarians in federal service, NAFV emphasizes professionalism
and expertise in federal service, while promoting continuing education, teamwork, and a
standard of excellence.

Member Benefits

• Legal advice for individual members dealing with work-related problems.

• Apprising or educating key people in Departments, Congress, the AVMA and

other organizations about the professional opinions, the concerns and/or the
needs of federal veterinarians.

• Forming alliances with the AVMA and other public health and veterinary
medical organizations in areas of mutual concern.

• Through coalitions with several organizations and associations, constantly

working for better public services for job and career protection and for better
pay and retirement benefits and better recognition for your valuable work.

• Keeping members informed about professional, legislative and administration

matters via a monthly publication, the Federal Veterinarian.

• Providing continuing education through its constituent body, the American

Academy of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, which sponsors seminars with
published proceedings.

• Administering the NAFV Memorial Scholarship/Loan Fund, which provides

members with the opportunity to honor departed family or friends by assisting
worthy sons or daughters of NAFV members in their veterinary education
.
 • Providing professional and social fellowship through participation in local
chapter, regional and national meetings.

Contact Info

National Association of Federal Veterinarians

1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1608

Phone | Fax:
Phone (202) 223-4878
Fax (202) 223-4877

Email:
Michael Gilsdorf Executive Vice President mgilsdorf@nafv.org
Amanda Salazar Administrative Assistant asalazar@nafv.org