American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), founded in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 105,000 veterinarians in the US.
| Formation | 9 July 1863 |
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| Headquarters | 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 |
| Website | avma |
The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs, and services. The AVMA indicates that it lobbies for animal friendly legislation within a framework that supports the use of animals for human purposes (e.g., food, fiber, research, companionship).
The AVMA Council on Education is the designated accrediting body for schools of veterinary medicine in the United States.
The AVMA publishes the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR).
The AVMA's veterinary student organization is the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA).