American Veterinary Medical Law Association (AVMLA)

Veterinary medical law covers a wide array of legal practice areas including employment law, pharmacy law, corporate law, agriculture law, land use and zoning, licensure defense, malpractice defense and tort law.  AVMLA puts information at the fingertips of veterinarians, attorneys and other veterinary medical healthcare professionals about animal research, veterinary education, performance of veterinary procedures, animal welfare and animal sheltering, hospital management and ownership. The American Veterinary Medical Law Association (AVMLA) is a national association of attorneys, veterinarians, and other individuals and organizations with an interest in veterinary medical law and how it pertains to the veterinary profession and allied fields. AVMLA was incorporated in 1994 as a nonprofit organization with the following objectives as, provide information to members regarding pertinent issues in the field of veterinary medical law, increase public awareness and understanding of the impact of law on all aspects of veterinary medicine and facilitate interactions among organizations, regulatory agencies and the courts for the benefit of society. AVMLA offer membership to licensed veterinarians and attorneys; veterinary and law students and others with an interest in the field. The AVMLA counts among its member’s pioneers and leaders in the field of veterinary medical law. AVMLA publishes a E-Newsletter to keep members informed on legal issues in veterinary medicine and AVMLA activities. Only AVMLA members have access to the current Newsletter issue and archives. Click here to view a sample issue. AVMLA hosts an annual meeting and continuing education seminar where members network and receive valuable information about new legal developments. This meeting meets in conjunction with AVMA’s annual meeting and is eligible for CLE and RACE credit.