American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Long Island Chapter
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 78,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is one of the largest and oldest not-for-profit associations for veterinarians in the world. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL., with a satellite office in the heart of Washington, D.C., the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) represents more than 78,000 veterinarians who use their professional training in a variety of ways - from private practice to public health, agriculture, food safety, academia and the military.
What does the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) do to benefit society?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for the 28 schools of veterinary medicine in the United States. The AVMA educational standards of excellence are recognized worldwide as the "gold standard" in veterinary education. Today, many foreign veterinary schools use the AVMA as the model for their veterinary school curricula.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) produces animal-related scientific and medical information that benefits veterinarians, governments, regulatory agencies and the public. This information encompasses a wide range of topics, including: selecting and raising a pet; protecting the public from zoonotic diseases, such as rabies and toxoplasmosis; and developing guidelines for the proper use of life-saving drugs.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) works closely with allied organizations and entities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Academy of Sciences, to accomplish its work in protecting animal and human health.
What does the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) do to protect the health and safety of domestic pets and wild animals?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has a broad network of animal and public health experts who constantly monitor the environment for the early signs of health risks to pets, people and wildlife.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) regularly updates veterinarians on the most effective medical treatments available for protecting the health of pets and food-producing animals and preserving wildlife species.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) members in veterinary research work tirelessly to discover causes and cures of animal diseases. It was through their past efforts that we now have vaccines to prevent heartworm disease in pets, West Nile virus in horses and numerous other environmental risks to domestic animals and our food supply.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an active participant in state and federal legislation regarding animal care, animal abuse and other important issues affecting animals and public health.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)'s Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams are made up of volunteer veterinarians who provide onsite emergency medical care to animals that are the victims of local, regional or national disasters, such as the hurricanes of 2005.
What resources does the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offer to educators?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) web site, www.avma.org contains a wealth of information on animal health issues and timely articles on animal-related public health concerns such as West Nile virus and avian influenza.
Educators will find information and resources on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) web site to help encourage students to pursue careers as veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-sponsored National Pet Week web site www.petweek.org features sample lesson plans for elementary school teachers that support national science standards and foster a life-long love of science in students.
What resources does the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offer to pet owners?
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) web site, www.avma.org , contains a library of information (in English and Spanish) covering a variety of animal health topics such as vaccinations, rabies, heartworm disease, spaying and neutering, household hazards, foreign animal diseases, disaster preparation, zoo noses, and avian and canine influenza. Available in a brochure or text format, the information can be easily downloaded and shared.
