About AAVMC

Vision

Academic veterinary medicine is a trusted leader and valued partner in advancing health.

Mission

AAVMC inspires innovation and promotes excellence in academic veterinary medicine worldwide.

Analyze

Generate data-driven information that helps member institutions improve performance and plan for the future.

Catalyze

Ignite change throughout the academic veterinary medical community to shape the future of our profession.

Advocate

Protect, promote, and advance the interests of the academic veterinary medical community.

Values

Our work is guided by five core values that inform our thinking and guide our actions.

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical principles by being honest, transparent, and accountable to our stakeholders.

Service

We act in the collective best interest of the academic veterinary medical community in service to society.

Diversity

We embrace the fundamental virtue and strength of diversity in every dimension.

Inclusion

We affirm the dignity and equity of all people and view collaboration as the cornerstone of successful relationships.

Excellence

We strive to achieve the highest standards of excellence as we build a culture of continuous improvement.

History

AAVMC was formed in 1966 by the deans of 18 U.S. and three Canadian veterinary colleges. Membership was subsequently opened to U.S. Departments of Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine and international colleges and schools of veterinary medicine.

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