ASSOCIATION OF AVIAN VETERINARIANS

Advancing and Promoting Avian Medicine and Stewardship

GOALS

• Bird owners and stewards will understand the value of quality veterinary care

• Veterinarians and their organizations will pursue the preservation of species and their habitats

• There will be an increased number of veterinarians competent in avian medicine

• Avian veterinarians will continually enhance and refine their clinical and professional knowledge and skills

• Veterinarians and their clients as well as educators and researchers involved in avian medicine, will have access to appropriate, relevant technical information and insight

• AAV will possess the credibility, respect, influence, and resources needed to accomplish its mission