American Association of Zoo Veterinarians

06/14/2024

Conference registration is OPEN!

Join us for the AAZV and European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians joint conference in Toronto, Canada. Mark your calendars for September 21-27, 2024. 📅 Workshops are filling up fast! Early bird registration ends August 27.

See you in September 🦒

https://www.aazv.org/events/register.aspx?id=1859392&itemid=a7159b2a-c022-4fc7-8ee5-91df0084301d

05/17/2024

Today is a very special day to anyone in the profession. We are celebrating Endangered Species Day. We want to thank everyone for the work they are doing to save hundreds of species in their own backyard and around the world. We thank you for educating people of all ages on the importance of protecting endangered species and the daily actions to help protect them. We thank you and want to recognize you for all of your effort to protect these endangered species and their habitats.

05/07/2024

Grant applications are open and due May 31st!

Mazuri Exotic Animal Nutrition Research Grant applications are now open! 🚨

At Mazuri, we are always working to uncover what innovations lie ahead in exotic animal nutrition. That's why we offer the Mazuri Exotic Animal Nutrition Research Grant for investigators, researchers and collaborators working to enhance the health and well-being of exotic species. 💜

Applications are now open! Here's what you need to know:
💜 Applications are due May 31, 2024.
💜 Grant proposals may be submitted for up to $10k.
💜 Proposals are reviewed by an independent panel of animal nutrition and health experts.
💜 Funding decisions will be announced by September 30, 2024.

Learn more and apply: http://spr.ly/6188k4FVq

05/04/2024

Starting today keep your eye out for the monarchs! Thank you to all the institutions who are leading the way to protect this species, raising awareness, participating in research, and creating an environment to support this important species.

04/27/2024

It's World Veterinary Day! Veterinary professionals are an "essential and integral part of health at large" World Veterinary Association. Take a moment to reflect on that and enjoy all the privileges and responsibilities that come with it. Whether working in legislation, public health, lab animal, large/small domestic, exotics, or zoo/aquarium/conservation, veterinarians help make the world a safer and healthier place for all of its inhabitants. So on this day that celebrates all veterinarians, what inspires you to be the incredible person and professional you are?

04/22/2024

On this Earth Day we would like to thank all of our members for helping to be the change and preserve the environment, save species and care for all the species in our care. Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place.

03/26/2024

SPREAD THE WORD!

The Murray Fowler Internation Conference Scholarship is NOW OPEN for applications!

The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial aid to zoo and wildlife veterinarians from foreign countries to attend the annual AAZV conference. Grants will usually be awarded in amounts up to $2,000 USD. The funds are made possible by the voluntary contributions of individual AAZV members, the public and fundraising efforts by AAZV / International Committee members. All international members are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to submit your application: Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 at Midnight, Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4)

We will notify all applicants of the status of their application by 15 June, 2024.

To learn more - https://www.aazv.org/page/689

02/27/2024

Today is International Polar Bear Day! February 27th was chosen by Polar Bears International to align with the time when wild polar bears are denning with their cubs, raising awareness about this critical period in a cub's life. We thank our members who work to provide veterinary care to polar bears and advance conservation efforts for this iconic species 🐻‍❄️

02/02/2024

Happy Groundhog Day in the US and Canada! The groundhog is a rodent in the squirrel family, and they hibernate during the cold winter months. When they emerge in the spring, they likely care much less about their shadow than we do. ⛅️

01/31/2024

Today is International Zebra Day! There are 3 species of zebra: Grevy's zebra, plains zebra, and mountain zebra, all of which have AZA Species Survival Plans. Grevy's zebra are the largest zebra species and the most endangered. Zebras are threatened by habitat loss and degradation.

01/22/2024

Remembering Betty White, a friend to all animals.

Pictured: Betty White and long-time friend Dr. Robert Hilsenroth, our executive director.

01/20/2024

Happy National Penguin Day!

01/16/2024

It's that time of year again: submit your abstracts for the 2024 AAZV Conference now! This year's conference is held from September 21 - 27, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The deadline for abstract submissions is February 20. We can't wait to see your exciting work!

The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) is seeking proposals from veterinary professionals who would like to present at the 2024 Joint AAZV/EAZWV  Conference, September 21 - 27, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  You must present in person at the Conference.

01/07/2024

Veterinary students: Are you looking for ways to get experience in zoo medicine? Check out the AAZV externship opportunities available at zoos across the country!

FOR INSTITUTIONS: If you would like to add or update a Pre-Graduate Education program (Externships, Preceptorships), please complete the form below and click submit. This form is for submission only, if you are a student looking for an externship opportunity please use the search links at the top of...

12/31/2023

We would like to wish all of our members a very Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you all in 2024!

12/09/2023

We would like to recognize all of our members on this International Day of Veterinary Medicine. Thank you for all you do to help conserve animal species and care for these animals every day.

11/26/2023

Zoo and wildlife veterinarians from Brookfield Zoo and Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Official making a difference for 2 orphaned Alaskan brown bears 🐻🐻

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/orphaned-bear-cubs-brookfield-zoo/

11/25/2023

Tuesday, November 28th, is ! Please consider donating to the Wild Animal Health Fund this year. Your donation will contribute to research efforts that will advance zoological medicine and help us learn more about the amazing wildlife on this planet. Learn more at https://wildanimalhealthfund.org/

11/20/2023

Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) continues to impact Asian and African elephants in human care and in the wild. Now more than ever, it is important to continue sharing critical medical, husbandry, training, and scientific information with colleagues across the globe.

The North American EEHV Advisory Group is hosting a three-day virtual Global EEHV Symposium on March 5-7, 2024 from 7 am – 10 am CST (1 pm – 4pm GMT). Information about the EEHV Advisory Group may be found at
eehvinfo.org

We look forward to including researchers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, conservationists, elephant husbandry professionals, and colleagues from across the world in this symposium.

We are seeking abstracts to be presented for the meeting and aim to include case reports, research findings, vaccine progress reports, treatment plans, and advisory/working group updates. Panel discussions involving EEHV experts will also be part of the symposium.

A call for abstracts is available now with final abstracts submissions due by December 15, 2023. A sample abstract is available to follow for formatting. Submissions and questions may be directed to [email protected].

11/02/2023

We're happy to announce our 2023-2024 Executive Committee!

Dr. Sharon L. Deem, Director of the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine, will lead the association from 1 November through October 2024. As president, she will oversee the Executive Committee and responsibilities of the position. Dr. Deem is a leader in animal conservation and One Health. She embodies the principles of the AAZV in everything she does.

The full 2023-2024 AAZV Executive Committee is as follows:

President-Elect - Sam Rivera, DUM, MS, DACZM at Zoo Atlanta
Vice-President - Julie Swenson, DVM, DACZM at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Secretary - Christine Molter, DVM at Houston Zoo
Treasurer - John Sykes, DVM, DACZM at Bronx Zoo
Past President - Allison Tuttle, DVM, DACZM at Mystic Aquarium
Member at Large - Sathya Chinnadurai, DVM, MS, DACZM, DACVAA, DACAW at Brookfield Zoo: Chicago Zoological Society

10/22/2023

Here are photos of our amazing techs at the Brevard Zoo and Sea Turtle Healing Center. We are so grateful for our talented techs who use their skills, expertise, and passion to advance the profession and provide top notch patient care. Happy Vet Tech Week!

10/21/2023

Huge shout out to Janelle Brandt for all her work with the Great Plains Zoo and it's conservation projects this year! Janelle does the work of 10 people. Not only is she the best tech around, she is also the nicest person you'll ever meet. Thank you for all you do!

10/21/2023

Georgia Aquarium would like to recognize and thank our veterinary technicians Kristen, Laura, Laurie, Adriana, Adrienne, and Kathryn for their amazing contributions to the Animal Health team and the aquarium. We could not effectively do our jobs without them, they are the zooxanthellae to our coral polyps, THANK YOU!

10/21/2023

El Paso Zoo is happy to celebrate our veterinary technicians and assistants this week (and every week!) who help take care of our collection and rehabilitation patients as well as keep the hospital running. We are so lucky for their dedication and they bring so much joy and laughter to the team.
Thank you to Erin, Jess, Sarah, and Jon for all that they do!

10/21/2023

Zoo New England would like to recognize their veterinary technician team including Jean, Jessica, Nicole, and Sharon. Our veterinary technicians play a critical role in the medical care of the animal collections at Franklin Park Zoo, Stone Zoo, and animals within our local conservation programs. We’re so grateful for all that they do every day to improve the care and wellbeing of our animals, their contributions to our conservation programs, as well as sharing their work with the AZVT community!

10/20/2023

At Audubon Nature Institute we would like to thank and show our appreciation to our amazing veterinary technicians whose passionate, dedicated, and expert care are the beating heart of our veterinary department in all facilities. We are extremely lucky to have them on our team!!
Audubon Zoo: Amanda Adkins (hospital manager, giraffe picture), Rachel Fendrick (picture with opossum), and Chelsea Savoie(picture with tiger).
Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center: Amanda Franklin (picture with sable)
Audubon Aquarium: Vickie Edel (picture with moray) and Alana Kelly (with ray).
# week

10/20/2023

Fossil Rim can't function without our amazing veterinary technician Allyssa Roberts! Thank you so much for all you do.