All people interested in the legal aspects of veterinary medicine qualify for membership in the AVMLA. Membership is defined in the following categories.

 

Active Members: Licensed veterinarians and/or attorneys.

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Associate Members: Individuals from the veterinary health care team, legal profession, government, nonprofit, and suppliers to the industry who do not qualify for active membership are welcome to join the AVMLA as an associate member.  

Honorary Membership: The AVMLA Board of Directors may bestow membership on an individual, not otherwise eligible as a member, who has rendered noteworthy and outstanding contributions to the practice of veterinary medical law. They may also confer a Distinguished Life Membership on Association members who have rendered noteworthy and outstanding contributions to the practice of veterinary medical law.

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Organizational Members: Corporate Groups, Non-Profits, Shelters, and other groups approved by the AVMLA Board of Directors qualify in this category if they provide products or services to the veterinary medical profession or that owns or manages a veterinary practice(s) and has at least one (1) graduate veterinarian or graduate lawyer. The purpose of membership is to support AVMLA, but not to promote their business interests. This member shall be an entity whose interests are compatible with AVMLA as determined by the Board of Directors (“Board”), or organizations including but not limited to associations, institutions, corporations, non-profits, shelters, and governmental agencies, whose activities are substantially related to veterinary medicine or veterinary medical law as determined by the Board. This entity should encourage their employees to participate in AVMLA board activities and educational opportunities. Each entity may have only one (1) employee at a time serving in an AVMLA leadership role and only one (1) vote. All affiliates of each entity may attend association events at the individual member rate. Each entity shall designate an individual as a voting representative.

 

Student Members: This complimentary membership is available to veterinary students who are enrolled in an accredited School or College of Veterinary Medicine recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association and law students who are enrolled in an accredited School or College of Law recognized by the American Bar Association or any other state or provincial bar association. Individuals who already possess a JD or DVM, but are working toward an advanced degree do not qualify as student members. Such individuals are considered eligible for active membership.​​