Did you know there are fish veterinarians all over the world?
And there is a world body to represent and provide support to fish veterinarians.
Formed in 2007 as a global not-for-profit Professional Association, the mission of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) is to serve the discipline of aquatic veterinary medicine in enhancing aquatic animal health and welfare, public health and seafood safety, in support of the veterinary profession, aquatic animal owners and industries, and other stakeholders.
1. To serve aquatic veterinary medicine practitioners of many disciplines and backgrounds by developing programs to support and sustain members, and the aquatic species industries that they serve.
2. To identify, foster and strengthen professional interactions among aquatic medical practitioners and other organizations around the world.
3. To be an advocate for, develop guidance on, and promote the advancement of the science, ethics and professional aspects of aquatic animal medicine within the veterinary profession and a wider audience.
4. To optimally position and advance the discipline of aquatic veterinary medicine, and support the practice of aquatic veterinary medicine in all countries.
If you are a veterinarian or a veterinary student with an interest in aquatic animal health, download some informational brochures from the links below, or go to the website.
World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association – Brochure
World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association – Student Brochure
