advocacy

We Are Advocates for Academic Veterinary Medicine

AAVMC’s Governmental Affairs program works to advance veterinary medicine by engaging policymakers on issues that affect public health, biomedical research, animal welfare, education, and beyond.

AAVMC Key Programs and Initiatives

Through our various programs and initiatives, we advance our mission to inspire innovation and promote excellence in academic veterinary medicine worldwide, and create meaningful impact for our members, the profession, and the communities we serve.

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Upcoming Events

October 22 - 25, 2025

Primary Care Veterinary Educators Meeting

Meetings

deans leadership conference

January 14 - 16, 2026

Deans Leadership Conference

Conferences

April 16 - 18, 2026

AAVMC Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting