Welcome to 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.
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Become a Member!

AEMV membership provides many benefits, including a subscription to the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine (JEPM), a members-only database of client education materials, discount registration to AEMV continuing education opportunities, electronic proceedings to previous years’ meetings, and much more. Click here to find out how.

Latest News

Election of Next AEMV President

Votes have been cast for the next AEMV President. We will announce the elected officials during our Sunday business meeting in San Diego, CA.

In Memorium Cards Available

AEMV has achieved yet another goal and are proud to announce the availability of our "In Memoriam" cards. Dr. Vittorio Capello provided his expert graphic artistry in designing the overall look of the cards and they are now ready for purchase.

We have them available in packs of 10 cards with envelopes for $50.00. All proceeds go directly into the AEMV Research Fund.

If you are interested in pre-purchasing these cards for delivery at our Sunday meeting in San Diego, CA or would like to have them mailed to you please contact info@aemv.org. We are very proud of these cards and thank everyone involved in this important project.

Card Message:

As veterinarians. we know it is never easy to say farewell to a cherished companion.

A donation has been made to the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians by _____________ in memory of ______________.

This donation will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Exotic Mammal Medicine and Surgery

While we share your grief, please know your pet's legacy will live on.

Oxbow Exotic Mammal Health Award

Nominations for the 2010 Oxbow Exotic Mammal Health Award for extraordinary contributions to the field of exotic mammal health are due by June 10, 2010. Please visit our News page for more information or click here to view the Oxbow announcement in PDF format.

Exotic Companion Mammal Practice (ECM) Specialty

On April 12, 2008, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) granted provisional recognition to the first completely new veterinary specialty since 1993, called Exotic Companion Mammal Practice (ECM). Click here for details.

The following Diplomates obtained their certification following the successful completion of examinations held on November 6‐8, 2009, in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Vittorio Capello, Milan, Italy
Dr. Rose Fiskett, Scotland, PA*
Dr. Jennifer Graham, Boston, MA*
Dr. Cheryl Greenacre, Maryville, TN*
Dr. Cathy Johnson‐Delaney, Kirkland, WA*
Dr. Bruce Levine, Huntington Beach, CA*
Dr. Joerg Mayer, Southbridge, MA*
Dr. Sandra Mitchell, Saco, ME*
Dr. Connie Orcutt, Brookline, MA*
Dr. David Vella, Australia*
Dr. Robert Wagner, Pittsburgh, PA*

*Indicates certification in two or more practice categories

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