The aavmc provides leadership for and promotes excellence in academic veterinary medicine to prepare the veterinary workforce with the scientific knowledge and skills required to meet societal needs through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. The aavmc pursues its mission by providing leadership in:- advocating on behalf of academic veterinary medicine;- serving as a catalyst and convener on issue of importance to academic veterinary medicine;- providing information, knowledge, and solutions to support member's work; - facilitating enrollment in veterinary medical schools and colleges; and- building global partnerships and coalitions to advance our collective goals.

Education

Education and research: under education and research, the responsibility of preparing new generations of veterinarians to care for people and animals in a rapidly changing world demands educational excellence. The aavmc's member institutions develop curricula that respond to changing environments and prepare students for professional success in a rapidly evolving medical discipline. The aavmc develops leaders in academies veterinary medicine and throughout the profession. meetings and awards: as a reflection of its commitment to education, the aavmc hosts meetings, symposiums and conferences for constituents and stakeholders. These educational meetings and conferences promote best practices in veterinary medical education, disseminate information about veterinary medical education, inform students about veterinary careers, facilitate communication with legislators and other high-level decision makers, promote diversity, advance research, foster teaching and leadership skills, and champion the importance of veterinary medical education. government relations: the aavmc's governmental relations works with the veterinary medicine caucus, policymakers, governmental agencies and leaders in commerce and industry to increase awareness of the important role that schools and colleges of veterinary medicine play by educating medical professionals who:- promote both animal and human health- protect the nation's food supply- prevent disease- conduct life-saving research- serve as vital members of our nation's emergency healthcare detection and response teams