American Association of Zoo Veterinarians

The mission of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is to optimize the health, welfare, and conservation of wildlife through education, scientific study, collaboration and advocacy.
Based in Yulee, Florida, AAZV is the professional association for individuals and institutions who apply the principles of comparative veterinary medicine to zoo and wildlife species. With over 1000 members, we work in clinical zoo medical practices, diagnostic laboratories, reproductive and pathological laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and a wide range of governental health and wildlife management agencies throughout the world.