Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)

The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) was formed in 1966 by the deans of the 18 United States and three Canadian veterinary colleges. Today, the AAVMC coordinates the affairs of all 30 veterinary medical colleges in the United States, the five Canadian colleges of veterinary medicine, eight US departments of veterinary science, eight US departments of comparative medicine, eight international schools veterinarians, three vet medical education organizations, and international affiliate four veterinary schools. The members of institutions helps to promote and secure fitness and welfare of animals, people and the environment by advancing the profession of veterinary medicine and preparing  generations of veterinarians to meet changing needs of a changing world.