American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians

The American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians is committed to promoting the health and welfare of wildlife through research, education, and outreach. Our organization is dedicated to advancing the field of wildlife medicine, management, and conservation, and we work tirelessly to ensure that both captive and free-ranging wildlife populations are protected from disease and other threats.

The AAWV was formed in 1979 by a small group of veterinarians with a common interest in free-ranging wildlife. Initially, most members worked for government wildlife management agencies. But, with the rise of conservation biology and a better societal appreciation for what veterinarians can bring to wildlife health and conservation, current members work at academic institutions, in domestic animal private practice, at zoos and aquaria, in wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and with state/federal/provincial/tribal agencies. Members engage in wildlife health research, clinical medicine, teaching, disease surveillance, regulatory work, and administration.

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