Professional Organizations and Web Sites for Veterinarians and Pet Lovers
ACVIM
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
For veterinary specialties in internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and oncology.
www.acvim.org
ACVP
American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Solves specialized problems in teaching, research, and practice of veterinary pathology.
www.acvp.org
ACVECC
American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
acvecc.org
AVECCT
Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians
www. avecct.org
Student division of AVECCT
www.sveccs.org
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Veterinarians pursuing excellence and continuing education in feline medicine and surgery.
www.aafponline.org
AAV
Association of Avian Veterinarians
Advances and promotes avian medicine and stewardship.
www.aav.org
ACVA
American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists
Board certifying association committed to establish, evaluate, and maintain highest standards in veterinary anesthesiology.
www.acva.org
ACVCP
American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology
Advances the discipline of veterinary clinical pharmacology as a clinical specialty and assures the competence of those practicing in this field.
www.acvcp.org
ACVIM
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
A specialty college in the veterinary specialties of internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and oncology.
www.acvim.org
ACVP
American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Solves specialized problems in teaching, research, and practice of veterinary pathology.
www.afip.org
AHA
American Humane Association
Works on state and national levels to influence legislation and public policy on animal welfare issues.
www.amerhumane.org
AHEAD
Animal Health/Emerging Animal Diseases
Addresses animal health and disease issues through education and international collaboration.
www.fas.org
AKC
A nonprofit organization for purebred dogs; maintains a purebred dog registry, sanctions dog events, operates an online store.
www.akc.org
ASVO
American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Promotes scientific progress in veterinary ophthalmology.
www.geocities.com
AVCPT
Association for Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Fosters interest in veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics.
www.avcpt.org
AVDC
American Veterinary Dental College
The certifying agency for members excelling in clinical veterinary dental practice.
www.avdc.org
CVMA
California Veterinary Medical Association
Provides information for members, veterinary professionals and pet and animal owners.
www.cvma.org
CFA
Cat Fancier's Association
Registers pedigreed cats; includes information on cat shows and care.
www.cfainc.org
Delta Society
Nonprofit organization promoting animals that help people improve their health, independence, and quality of life.
www.deltasociety.org
ESA
Entomological Society of America
Serves professional and scientific needs of entomologists and those in related disciplines.
www.entsoc.org
IVAS
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Promotes veterinary acupuncture.
www.ivas.org
Morris Animal Foundation
Funds animal health studies conducted at veterinary institutions worldwide.
www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
NAIA
National animal Interest Alliance
Promotes the welfare of animals, to strengthen the human-animal bond and safeguard the rights of responsible animal owners.
www.naiaonline.org
NAPCC
National Animal Poison Control Center
Provides animal-oriented poison control information. 24-hour emergency information.
www.napcc.aspca.org
OFFA
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Official non-profit website publishing online registries for animal diseases including hip and elbow.
www.offa.org
Purdue University SVM Center for the Human-Animal Bond
Studies animal-human relationships and communicates findings to scientists and the public.
www.vet.purdue.edu
The American Association of Veterinary Anatomists
Fosters advancement of veterinary anatomical science.
http://civic.bev.net/aava
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Specialty board setting standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary surgery.
www.acvs.org
USP
United States Pharmacopoeia
Establishes state-of-the-art standards to ensure the quality of medicines for human and veterinary use.
www.usp.org
VECCS
Raises the level of patient care for seriously ill or injured animals through quality education and communication programs.
www.veccs.org
VETAIR Foundation
Manufacturer of electronic identification and registration for pets.
www.vetair.org
Veterinary Cancer Society
Helps maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer in animals.
www.vetcancersociety.org
VECCS
Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society
Provides education and communication programs for patient care of seriously ill or injured animals.
www.veccs.org
VIN
Veterinary Information Network
Devoted to online veterinary medical information service.
www.vin.com
WAVE
World Association of Veterinary Educators
Official organization site.
www.vet.purdue.edu
Winn Feline Foundation
Protects cats, and helps them live longer and healthier lives through funded health studies.
www.winnfelinehealth.org
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