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The Growth Of Corporate Veterinary Medicine

A few weeks ago a small bombshell hit the veterinary community. Mars, Inc. announced that they were buying Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) and their subsidiaries. And this has fueled strong discussions and great concern in the profession in the US.

To anyone not in the veterinary field the significance of this will likely be lost so let me give some details and perspective. Mars is the largest privately owned company in the world and spans every continent. The company was started by the Mars family and is still run by that family, now in the fourth and fifth generations after the founders.Most people know them for their candy products, such as M&Ms, Snickers, and other classics.…

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 The Growth Of Corporate Veterinary Medicine

A few weeks ago a small bombshell hit the veterinary community. Mars, Inc. announced that they were buying Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) and their subsidiaries. And this has fueled strong discussions and great concern in the profession in the US.

One Health Initiative

One Health Initiative will unite human and veterinary medicine

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

The AAVMC promotes and protects the health and welfare of animals, people, and the environment by generating new knowledge and preparing the high-quality veterinary workforce needed to meet continually changing societal demands for veterinary expertise.

Center for Veterinary Medicine

The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pet (or companion) animals.

National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

The NBVME provides standardized examinations for use by state and provincial licensing boards as part of their licensure procedure for veterinarians. This site will give you more information about the NBVME and its activities.

North American Veterinary Community

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization on a mission: to provide world-class continuing professional development for the global veterinary healthcare community.

Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program

Welcome to the web-based Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians.

Veterinary Support Personnel Network

The Veterinary Support Personnel Network is for veterinary support staff working with, for, or in the field of veterinary medicine, under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. Membership in VSPN is free. In order to have access to all of VSPN's community features including message boards, chats, and CE, you will need to register

World Veterinary Association

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is the world’s largest family of veterinarians, as well as the common voice for them all. Representing more than 500,000 veterinarians through 95 veterinary member associations on six continents, the WVA unites the veterinary profession at a global level.

Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians

We are a 501(c) (3) non profit organization. Our mission is to advocate ocular health while advancing the knowledge and practice standards in the field of Ophthalmology.

Americans for Medical Progress

Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) protects society’s investment in research by nurturing public understanding of and support for the humane, necessary and valuable use of animals in medicine.

Animal Health Institute

The Animal Health Institute (AHI) represents companies with an interest in veterinary health. Our members develop and produce the medicines that help our pets live longer, healthier lives and contribute to safe food by keeping food animals healthy.

Animal Welfare Information Center

The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.

Association of Avian Veterinarians

Advancing and promoting avian medicine and stewardship.

Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians

Veterinary organization promoting conservation and humane treatment of all reptilian and amphibian species through education, captive breeding, and habitat preservation.

Canine Companions for Independence

A national nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

Canine Health Foundation

The AKC Canine Health Foundation is the largest non-profit funder of exclusively canine research in the world.

Companion Animal Parasite Council

The mission of CAPC is to foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond, through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.

Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates

The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certification program, which consists of four separate steps, is accepted by all state veterinary regulatory boards and the federal government as meeting, either in part or full, the educational prerequisite for licensure or certain types of employment, respectively.

Equine Science Society

The Equine Science Society promotes quality research on equine nutrition and physiology and strives to establish effective communication among researchers, teachers, extension, and production personnel regarding equine nutrition and physiology.

Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association

Founded in 2004, the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association (EBVMA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) [US] professional organization with an international scope. It was founded to better organize the emerging research, training and practice of evidence-based medicine.

FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

Also includes the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) which regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals.

Golden Retriever Foundation

To promote and assist the development, publication and dissemination of educational materials about the proper care, treatment, breeding, health, development and training of Golden Retrievers.

International Cat Care

Our aim is sustainable improvements of cat health and welfare based on the best information and training — most importantly working with people who care passionately for cats.

International Council for Laboratory Animal Science

ICLAS is an international scientific organization dedicated to advancing human and animal health by promoting the ethical care and use of laboratory animals in research worldwide.

International Veterinary Ultrasound Society

The International Veterinary Ultrasound Society's goals are to promote research and provide education in ultrasonography to all groups performing diagnostic ultrasound in veterinary medicine. The primary method by which the society promotes research in and provides education in veterinary ultrasonography is through organization of an annual meeting.

National Animal Interest Alliance

The mission of NAIA is to promote the welfare of animals, to strengthen the human-animal bond, safeguard the rights of responsible animal owners. One of our most important tasks is educating the public about the critical difference between animal rights and animal welfare.

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

"The mission of NAVTA is to represent and promote the profession of veterinary technology. NAVTA provides direction, education, support and coordination for its members and works with other allied professional organizations for the competent care and humane treatment of animals."

No Animals Were Harmed

American Humane Association’s Film & TV Unit is the leader in the protection of animal actors. With established Guidelines, on-set monitoring, movie ratings and reviews, and stories from the set, the Film & TV Unit is the only animal welfare organization with oversight sanctioned by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). American Humane Association assumes the monumental undertaking of providing protection for animal actors and keeps the public informed.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

To improve the health and well being of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease.

Pet Partners

Pet Partners is the leader in promoting and demonstrating that positive human—animal interactions improve the physical, emotional and psychological lives of those we serve.

Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons is here to help and support veterinary surgeons working in veterinary practice. Our focus is on the quality of life in practice and we promote high standards in business management, client care, animal welfare and ethics.

The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy

The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy is comprised of veterinarians who share the common desire to restore true health to their patients through the use of homeopathic treatment.

Veterinary Cancer Society

To promote communication among those engaged and interested in naturally occurring and experimental neoplastic diseases of animals with emphasis on domestic animals.

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

The objective of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical care Society is to raise the level of patient care for seriously ill or injured animals through quality education and communication programs.

Veterinary Orthopedic Society

The objectives of the organization shall be to provide for the association of persons engaged in the practice, teaching, or research in the area of orthopedics for the presentation and discussion of items of common interest, to further scientific investigation, and to upgrade the specialty of orthopedics in order to provide better patient care.

Vision for Animals Foundation

The mission of the VAF was updated through its strategic planning process in February 2013. "To improve the quality of life of animals by preserving and restoring vision through education and science."

Winn Feline Foundation

The Winn Feline Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1968 that supports studies to improve cat health. Projects funded by Winn provide information that is used every day to treat cat diseases.

American Animal Hospital Association

AAHA is well known for its high standards in veterinary practices and quality pet care and promotes those standards within the veterinary profession and to the public.

American Association of Equine Practitioners

The AAEP's mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry. These principles have guided the AAEP for more than 50 years in the activities and services it provides.

American Association of Feline Practitioners

Improves the health and well-being of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education, and scientific investigation.

American Association of Swine Veterinarians

It is the mission of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians to increase the knowledge of swine veterinarians by: -promoting the development and availability of the resources which enhance the effectiveness of professional activities -creating opportunities which inspire personal and professional growth -advocating science-based approaches to industry issues -encouraging personal and professional interaction -mentoring students, encouraging life-long careers as swine veterinarians.

American Association of Veterinary Clinicians

The AAVC is an organization of veterinary clinicians who are engaged in teaching and/or research at the professional, graduate or postgraduate level. This includes faculty in clinical departments at veterinary schools, colleges, practices and institutions involved in the education of veterinarians in internships and residencies.

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) association whose membership is comprised of 58 veterinary licensing boards including all of the United States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and five Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan).

American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians

The AAWV is a non-profi t (501(c)-06) organization, and our members work as free-ranging wildlife veterinary practitioners, pathologists, researchers, and policy makers for natural resource agencies, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, industry, and tribal nations.

American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

History ABVP was founded in 1978 and its Diplomates have a common desire and willingness to deliver superior, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary veterinary service to the public. They are veterinarians who have demonstrated expertise in the broad range of clinical subjects relevant to their practice and display the ability to communicate medical observations and data in an organized and appropriate manner.

American Board of Veterinary Toxicology

A group of specially trained veterinarians that strive to inform and educate the public, private practice veterinarians and veterinary medical students about toxicologic hazards to pets, livestock and wildlife.

American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine

The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine advances the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals through certification of veterinary specialists, professional development, education and research.

American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists and Analgesia

The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia was founded in 1975 to promote the advancement of veterinary anesthesiology and to assist the veterinary profession in providing exceptional service to all animals.

American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology

A specialty board recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is a veterinary specialty that could save your pet’s life! If your pet should become injured or suddenly develop an acute, life threatening disease, he or she will need prompt emergency care.

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through education, training and certification of specialists in veterinary internal medicine, discovery and dissemination of new medical knowledge, and increasing public awareness of advances in veterinary medical care.

American College of Veterinary Microbiologists

A specialty organization recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association for Certification of veterinarians with special expertise in microbiology.

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® is an organization, not an actual physical location, that has established certifying criteria for ophthalmologists. The College certifies veterinarians in ophthalmology in addition to providing traditional 'association' services to those Diplomates, company partners and the public

American College of Veterinary Pathologists

The American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) is an organization of board-certified scientists that has been setting the standard for veterinary pathology since 1949. By promoting excellence in veterinary pathology, ACVP improves and protects human and animal health for the betterment of society.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons

The ACVS defines the standards of surgical excellence for the profession, promotes advancements in veterinary surgery, and provides the latest in surgical educational programs. By fostering the highest standards of excellence in veterinary surgery, the ACVS is helping the veterinary profession achieve its goals of providing outstanding service to the public and care to animals.

American Ferret Association

An organization devoted to the health and welfare of ferrets.

American Heartworm Society

To be the global resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease.

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association

The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association explores and supports alternative and complementary approaches to veterinary healthcare, and is dedicated to integrating all aspects of animal wellness in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

American Humane Association

The mission of American Humane Association is to ensure the welfare, wellness and well-being of children and animals, and to unleash the full potential of the bond between humans and animals to the mutual benefit of both.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Founded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission, as stated by founder Henry Bergh, is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.” While there are SPCAs and humane societies all over the country, the ASPCA is not directly affiliated with them. However, the ASPCA works nationally to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with many shelters across the country.

American Society of Animal Science

A professional organization for animal scientists designed to help members provide effective leadership through research, extension, teaching and service for the dynamic and rapidly changing livestock and meat industries.

American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners

To encourage the development and dissemination of knowledge in areas related to laboratory animal practice.

American Veterinary Medical Association

A not-for-profit association representing more than 76,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services.

American Veterinary Medical Law Association

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.

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a group of veterinarians and research professionals who share an interest in understanding behavior in animals. Founded in 1976, AVSAB is committed to improving the quality of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their owners.

Animal Health Information Specialists

The Animal Health Information Specialists (UK & Ireland) is a group of library and information professionals working in the area of animal health.

Australasian Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

The Australasian Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging was created to promote knowledge, understanding and the use of diagnostic imaging by practicing veterinarians.

Australian Veterinary Association

The professional organisation representing veterinarians across Australia.

British Society of Veterinary Pathology

The objectives of the society are to advance veterinary pathology in all its aspects for the benefit of animals and man; to foster training, to advance education in all aspects of veterinary pathology and to foster communication between pathologists working in various fields.

British Veterinary Association

BEVA is committed to serve and lead the equine veterinary profession in the championing of high standards of equine health and welfare and the promotion of scientific excellence and education throughout the world.

Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Elevating the standards of laboratory animal science to enhance animal welfare and excellence in research.

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is the national voice for the veterinary profession dedicated to serving and representing the veterinarians of Canada. The Association is committed to excellence within the profession and to the well-being of animals. It promotes public awareness of the contribution of animals and veterinarians to society.

European College of Veterinary International Medicine-Companion Animals

Specialized veterinary care for companion animals and a need to harmonize the certification of specialists within Europe.

European College of Veterinary Pathologists

The European College of Veterinary Pathologists was established in 1995 to advance veterinary pathology and promote high standards within the specialty in Europe. The European College of Veterinary Pathologists represents an organised effort to establish criteria for training and experience to qualify as a specialist in veterinary pathology.

European College of Veterinary Surgeons

The European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) is recognised throughout the veterinary profession for its progressive leadership, innovative programmes in continuing education and for the high standard of professional excellence of its members, the Diplomates.

European Society For Veterinary Virology

The Objectives of our Society are - To further progress in veterinary virology. - To provide an organisation for individuals who devote a significant portion of their professional activities to research, teaching or the practical application of veterinary virology. - To further veterinary virological education. - To promote the exchange of information in the field of veterinary virology.

European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

ESVCP should encourage a good contact between clinicians, pathologists, and biochemical experts, to support daily work, scientific research, sharing of information, increase of knowledge, and to facilitate coordination of research. The activity of the Society concerns all species.

Federation of Veterinarians of Europe

The European Veterinary profession, embodied by FVE, strives to promote animal health, animal welfare and public health across Europe. Together with its members, FVE aims to support veterinarians in delivering their professional responsibilities at the best possible level, recognised and valued by society.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

As the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), we register veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to practise in the UK, and regulate their educational, ethical and clinical standards. Our aim is to safeguard the health and welfare of animals under veterinary care, protect the interests of those dependent on animals and assure public health.

United States Animal Health Association

USAHA works with state and federal governments, universities, veterinarians, livestock producers, national livestock and poultry organizations, research scientists, the extension service and seven foreign countries to control livestock diseases in the United States.