Veterinary Medicine

AAHA is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the U.S. & Canada. AAHA-accredited hospitals adhere to the highest-quality standards available, which helps ensure the best care for your pet.

Since 1962, CALAS has been working to eliminate inhumane and unnecessary use of animals in research. Working with a membership comprised of veterinarians, physicians, researchers, administrators and technicians, CALAS has achieved many successes in improving the care of laboratory animals in research, teaching and testing.

The purpose of the Canadian Council on Animal Care is to act in the interests of the people of Canada to ensure through programs of education, assessment and persuasion that the use of animals, where necessary, for research, teaching and testing employs optimal physical and psychological care according to acceptable scientific standards, and to promote an increased level of knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to relevant ethical principles.

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is the national voice for the veterinary profession dedicated to serving and representing the veterinarians of Canada. The Association is committed to excellence within the profession and to the well-being of animals.

The objectives of the association are: To promote, maintain and regulate the professional standards of veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists; To promote and further the education of veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists; To sponsor, encourage and promote liaison with other individuals, associations and groups engaged in similar or related fields of activity.

For veterinary support staff working with, for, or in the field of veterinary medicine, under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Since 1991, VIN has been the number one online veterinary destination - for veterinarians, by veterinarians.

Available through e-laws - the Animals for Research act.

Available online and to download through PDF.

The US Food and Drug Administration's site regarding animal and veterinary information.

The mission of ILAR is to evaluate and disseminate information on issues related to the scientific, technological, and ethical use of animals and related biological resources in research, testing, and education.