2010 AVMA Convention

Founded in 1863, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is one of the largest and oldest not-for-profit associations for veterinarians in the world. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL., with a satellite office in the heart of Washington, D.C., the AVMA represents more than 80,000 veterinarians who use their professional training in a variety of ways — from private practice to public health, agriculture, food safety, academia and the military.