Improving Animal and Human Health, Advancing the Veterinary
Medical Profession. The American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association
representing more than 75,000 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.
The objective of the Association is to advance the science
and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship
to public health, biological science, and agriculture. The
Association provides a forum for the discussion of issues
of importance to the veterinary profession, and for the development
of official positions. The Association is the authorized
voice for the profession in presenting its views to government,
academia, agriculture, pet owners, the media, and other concerned
publics. |
