Journal of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association
WHO ARE WE
MISSION
The Mission of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association 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.
OBJECTIVES
A. To serve aquatic veterinary medicine practitioners by developing programs to support and promote our members, and the aquatic species and industries that they serve;
B. To be an advocate for, develop guidance on, and promote the advancement of aquatic animal medicine within the veterinary profession and with associated industries, governments, non-governmental entities and members of the public;
C. To develop and implement aquatic veterinary education programs, certifications and publications, including a credentialing process to recognize dayone competency in aquatic animal medicine;
D. To foster and strengthen greater interactions among: aquatic veterinarians, related disciplines, veterinary allied and supportive groups and industries, governments and animal owners.
The ideas presented in this publication express the views and opinions of the authors, may not reflect the view of WAVMA, and should not be implied as WAVMA recommendations or endorsements unless explicitly stated.
Information related to the practice of veterinary medicine should only be used within an established valid Veterinarian-Patient-Client Relationship.
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ISSN 2329-5562
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