Why AAVP?
The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) was founded in 1956. AAVP is a scientific and educational organization with approximately 450 members. Most members are from the United States and Canada. About 10% of members are from countries outside of North America. Members of AAVP are teachers, students, scientists, veterinarians and others interested in parasites of companion, food-producing and other domesticated animals, and wildlife, some of which are transmissible to humans. Most members of AAVP work in academia, industry, government or private practice. Members of AAVP study these parasites to ultimately find new or better ways to diagnose, prevent, treat, or reduce infections in animals and in humans. AAVP holds an annual scientific meeting in the summer each year at which time members and invited guests present their latest findings and updates on a variety of animal parasites and the diseases they cause.
Get involved in AAVP and stay connected to the veterinary parasitology community through membership in the Association! Join today!
- AAVP Regular Membership: Open to all members of the profession at an annual dues of $100.00 per calendar year. Optional journal access for an additional $50.00
- AAVP Student Membership: Open to all full-time students at accredited colleges and universities at an annual dues of $30.00 per calendar year. Optional journal access for an additional $50.00
- Discounted registration fees for the Annual Meeting
- Discounted access to Veterinary Parasitology journal: Veterinary Parasitology is an international scientific journal and the Official Organ of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists. AAVP members in good standing receive a special discount subscription rate of $50.00.
- Opportunities to meet with others in the field at the Annual Meeting
- Leadership opportunities within AAVP’s committees, task forces, and Executive Board
- Participation in member-only email distributions
- Access to resources and links in the members-only section of AAVP’s website
- Eligibility for AAVP’s awards
- Access to colleagues and leaders in the field through AAVP’s members-only, online membership directory