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The American Veterinary Medical Association, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 73,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. AVMA members are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine including its relationship to public health and agriculture. Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org to learn more about veterinary medicine and animal care and to access up-to-date information on the association's issues, policies and activities.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is the veterinary profession's premier philanthropic and charitable organization. Established by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 1963, the AVMF is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of the animal lover and veterinary communities. Contributions made to the AVMF are tax deductible.

The Auxiliary to the AVMA is a non-profit organization of family, veterinarians, associates, and friends of the veterinary profession whose purpose is to promote the science and art of veterinary medicine through communication, education, and support of those associated with the profession. A national organization, the first Auxiliary for the Healing Arts, who has, since 1917, supported and addressed the unique needs, problems, and issues that face veterinary medicine.