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Professional Growth

• Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery – All members receive quarterly electronic issues of our international scientific journal and access to archived issues
• AAV Conference Proceedings – Free access to complete indexed library of Conference Proceedings manuscripts (1988-present)
• Discounts – All members receive discounted conference registration fees and discounts on select Wiley-Blackwell books
• E-Learning Portal – Access multimedia content, including webinars, podcasts, and slideshow presentations
• Golden Egg: Avian Medicine Topics – Online resources on specific avian medicine topics including Feather Destructive Behavior, Poultry Medicine and more.
• Career Opportunities – AAV has teamed with the Veterinary Career Network (VCN) to offer hundreds of nationwide veterinary job listings, career development services, and access to more than 1,000 active resumes
• Academic Opportunities – Access avian-specific internship/externship/residency listings

Practice Building Tools

• Find-a-Vet Listing – Choose to be listed in our public directory to reach new clients
• Bird Friendly Practice Toolbox – A collection of tools to help you start your avian practice or expand to offer services to avian clients
• Client Education Handouts – Handouts on 9 different topics (more coming soon!), avian species digital brochures series (13 titles), plus an avian first aid brochure

Networking

• Members-only Facebook Group – Discuss cases and share resources with colleagues
• Annual Conference – Network with colleagues while you expand your knowledge
• Membership Directory – Connect with colleagues
• Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved and get to know your colleagues while giving back to your Association
• Online Community Forums – General Topics, Technicians, Students, and Aviculture

Staying Informed

• Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – A great way to share information about AAV with clients and other veterinary professionals
• Monthly AAV Newsletter – To update you on all industry and Association-related news
• Community Blogs – From your AAV President and Conservation Committee

Making a Difference

• AAV Companion Bird and Wild Bird Health Funds have provided over half a million dollars to avian research projects since 1982
• AAV offers scholarship opportunities for international avian veterinarians, veterinary students, and house officers
• Supporting avian medicine in developing countries through substantially reduced membership fees and online educational resources
• AAV membership communicates your commitment to avian health, welfare and conservation to both colleagues and clients