The mission of the Association is to improve animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession. The objective of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health, biological science, and agriculture.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 80, 000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
