AVMA History

The American Veterinary Medical Association, or AVMA, was established in 1863 to serve as a non-profit organization for veterinarians. Currently, the AVMA has nearly 70,000 veterinarians representing all facets of veterinary medicine, including private practice, government work, academia, the military, industry, corporate practice, and veterinary research. The AVMA offers numerous benefits to its members, from programs and services to information resources and continuing education opportunities. Moreover, the AVMA gives its members intangible resources in that it advocates on behalf of its members to the government to ensure better veterinary legislative and regulatory practices for veterinary sciences. The AMVA is a national veterinarian association which is dedicated to improving animal and human health and helping to advance the veterinary health services profession.

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