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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an American not-for-profit association founded in 1863 that represents more than 105,000 veterinarians. [1]The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs, and services.
The American Society of Veterinary Anesthesiology (ASVA) was founded in 1970 during an AVMA conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. [2] The founding officers were Drs. Charles E. Short, William V. Lumb, Donald C. Sawyer, Lawrence R. Soma, and Daniel Roberts, with Dr. Short serving as the first president. [3]
Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) (2010). "Vaccination guidelines for the owners and breeders of dogs and cats" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-08-12; Horzinek, MC (2010). "Vaccination protocols for companion animals: the veterinarian's perspective".
The college was founded in 1965 and is recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a veterinary specialty organization. [3] [4] As of 2020, there were 1,872 ACVS board-certified veterinarians (diplomates). [5] Approximately 70 veterinarians earn their Diplomate credentials every year.
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) represents colleges and schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, Canada, and internationally.It advocates for issues related to veterinary medical education, oversees the accreditation process for veterinary medical schools and colleges along with the American Veterinary Medical Association, and manages the Veterinary ...
A veterinarian interested in alternative treatments may be a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA). [4] The modalities comprising alternative veterinary medicine vary in their evidence for effectiveness. [5] While they may vary in effectiveness based on evidence, the AHVMA does say that holistic medicine is ...
In North America, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia is one of 22 specialty organizations recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. [5] The ACVAA was recognized by the AVMA in 1975, despite attempts by the AVMA to include anesthesia as a subspecialty of surgery or medicine. [6]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) regularly reviews and updates its principles of ethics. The AVMA Judicial Council ensures the principles are current. Much like the human medical code, veterinarians are expected to "adhere to a progressive code of ethical conduct".