about aemv

The Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) was established in 2000 by veterinarians interested in advancing the veterinary care of ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, and other exotic companion mammals. Professional associations existed to assist veterinarians interested in avian, reptile/amphibian, zoo animal, and laboratory animal medicine, but none existed for veterinarians wishing to offer the best medical and surgical care for owners of exotic companion mammals outside traditional dog and cats.

AEMV's official publication is the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine (JEPM) which is published quarterly. In addition to original articles and research, the journal includes abstracts from the literature of articles not commonly available to the private practitioner. A great deal of information beneficial to exotic mammal practitioners in published in laboratory animal or research-oriented journals.

AEMV provides an annual conference in conjunction with the Association of Avian Veterinarians. Intermediate and advanced levels of learning are available. Offerings include a wet lab, advanced scientific program, roundtable discussions, and Master Classes. AEMV members receive early notification of the conference as well as discounted registration.

One of our long term goals has now been realized with the creation of the Exotic Companion Mammal specialty board through ABVP. Details regarding this project are available at the Exotic Companion Mammal Specialty page of our website.

Current Officers and Committee Chairs

President: Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney, Dipl-ABVP (Avian) Dipl-ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
Vice-President: Dr. Rose Fiskett, Dipl-ABVP (Avian) Dipl-ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
Secretary: Dr. Melissa Kling
Treasurer: Dr. Dan Johnson
Scientific Proceedings Editor: Dr. Susan Orosz, phD DVM DiplABVP(Avian) DiplECAMS
Public Relations Committee Chair: Dr. Peter Fisher
Client Education Committee Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Rogers

President's Welcome

Welcome to the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians!

These past few years have seen tremendous growth in membership, expansion of continuing education offerings from half day to two days in 2007, and the transition from twice-yearly newsletter-style Journal of Exotic Mammal Medicine and Surgery to the quarterly Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. Members have stepped forward to head various committees including Public Relations, Client Education and Student Chapters. We are on track to making American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Exotic Pet Mammal boards a reality in 2009.

Organizations like ours survive and thrive on volunteer member help. What can AEMV do for you? How can you help us to help you? Your ideas and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of your AEMV board. Thank you for another great year!