Your Recognized Global Leader in Avian Health

The Association of Avian Veterinarians is a diverse global professional organization dedicated to advancing and promoting avian health, welfare, and conservation through education, advocacy, and science.

About AAV

Everything you want to know about AAV's history, leadership, position statements and more.

Membership

Learn more about AAV's member benefits, member types and how you can get involved.

Bird Owners

A collection of education resources for bird owners and bird lovers alike.

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Learn about AAV's avian health funds, conservation efforts, and educational programs.

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ExoticsCon 2020

Save the Date for ExoticsCon 2020 in Denver, Colorado, August 29-September 3, 2020. ExoticsCon features the latest in avian education and is an experience you don't want to miss! Call for Proposals opens November 1st! Visit ExoticsCon for details.

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AAV, EAAV, AAVAC SPONSORED SPEAKER PROGRAM

The AAV, EAAV and the AAVAC are pleased to provide financial support to a conference organization in a developing nation to invite a renowned veterinarian recognized in the field of avian medicine and surgery to lecture at their conference to educate veterinarians in avian medicine.

Bird Owner Education

AAV is pleased to announce our new and improved education handouts for bird owners have just been released! Each title has been expanded to provide a wealth of information to help provide the highest level of care for our feathered friends. Take a look today! NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN CHINESE, FRENCH, AND SPANISH

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Students and Student Chapters

AAV offers an abundance of special benefits for veterinary students. Online courses, resource databases, scholarships, manuscript competitions and more!

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Member Center

AAV Members: Login to access your complete Member Center where you'll find access to all your member benefits just one click away.

Annual Conference

Plans are underway for ExoticsCon 2019, our upcoming joint conference with AAZV, ARAV and AEMV. Save the dates: September 28 – October 3, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

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Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery

The Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery is an international journal of the medicine and surgery of both captive and wild birds. Published materials include scientific articles, case reports, editorials, abstracts, new research, and book reviews.

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