AVSAB Membership Application

AVSAB is committed to improving the quality of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their owners. Regular membership is open to graduates of colleges and schools of Veterinary Medicine and affiliate membership is open to individuals with a doctoral (PhD) degree in animal behavior or a related discipline from an accredited college or university

As a member of AVSAB, you will join a network of colleagues working with many species including domestic animals, zoo animals, exotic pets, wildlife, livestock, and laboratory animals. AVSAB members work in private practices at teaching hospitals, research facilities, zoos, and humane organizations.

AVSAB members enjoy the following benefits:

• Access to quarterly electronic newsletters containing animal behavior case reports, listings of upcoming behavior continuing education opportunities, behavior book reviews, advertisements for positions in behavioral medicine and much more.
  

• Exclusive Listserv access providing the opportunity to network and exchange information with veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary behaviorists, and applied animal behaviorists in an open forum.
  

• Reduced cost of registration and proceedings for the annual AVSAB Scientific Meeting, which offers members a unique educational opportunity with cutting edge lectures and poster sessions as well as the chance to personally interact with a wide range of professionals within the field.

• AVSAB members will receive a 10% discount when ordering non-wholesale, non-sale books from Dogwise.com. To register for this benefit, call Dogwise Customer Service,, 800-775-2665 during office hours M-F 8am-4pm Pacific Time

• Regular/Affiliate membership: Please print out a Membership Application form and mail it in with check for $50 or go to the online form
  

• AVMA Member Trial Membership: For a free, 6-month trial membership for AVMA members, print out a Trial Membership Application form and mail it in or use our online form by clicking on the "Membership Application and Renewal" link at the top part of the page. After 6 months, you will be asked if you wish to continue, at which time your annual dues will be requested.