Leadership and Committees
Our dedicated and highly skilled veterinarians and technicians on the Board of Directors are the cornerstone of our success. Members of the Board, in conjunction with AEMV’s Committee Chairs, provide both national and international perspectives on the impact of care and treatment among exotic companion mammals in the veterinary clinic setting. Their leadership ensures that our efforts are informed by diverse perspectives and grounded in the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
To serve on our Board of Directors, you must be a member of AEMV. If you are currently a member and interested in serving on our Board, email AEMV at info@aemv.org.
AEMV is proud to host several committees, dedicated to advancing the care of exotic mammals, and building AEMV into a global leader in veterinary excellence. Each committee focuses on a specific aspect of our mission, from education and research to advocacy and member engagement. These committees work tirelessly to develop innovative resources, promote best practices, and support the professional growth of our members, ensuring that AEMV remains at the forefront of exotic mammal care worldwide.
Membership Outreach
The primary function of the Membership Outreach Committee is to actively recruit new members, to monitor retention and to determine if membership needs are being met including recommending measures or services that will better meet the changing needs of members.
Chair:
Rebecca Revay, VMD
Nominating Committee
The primary function of the Nominating Committee is to oversee and supervise the nominating process for the Board of Directors. This will be done through regular and systemic evaluation of the board’s strengths and weaknesses, the identification of potential board members and management of the selection and presentation of qualified candidates for election.
Chair:
Colleen Roman, DVM, RVT
Conference Committee
The primary function of the Conference Committee is to plan, manage and oversee all continuing education programs. This includes maintaining the annual conference and evaluating new potential continuing education opportunities. This committee is composed solely of board members.
Chair:
Eryn Hanak, DVM
Scientific Committee
The primary function of the Scientific Committee is to develop, manage, and supervise all scientific activities of the AEMV. This includes reviewing conference abstract submissions, determining the winners for student contests, overseeing research grants, and reviewing evidence-based literature produced by the education committee.
Chair:
Sarah Ozawa, DVM, DACZM
Marketing and Communications Committee
The primary function of the Marketing Committee is to develop, manage and execute all marketing related programs of the association. This includes development of a marketing plan and oversight of the association communication tools, such as social media pages, the association website, newsletters, and merchandising.
Chair:
Lucy Robson, DVM MRCVS PGDipVCP (Exotics) CertAq
Education Committee
The primary function of the Education Committee is to develop evidence-based resources for veterinarians, technicians, students, and pet owners. This includes creation of educational handouts, species care guides, and members-only informational pages on relevant and emerging diseases. This committee is also in charge of organizing and cataloguing continuing education opportunities for members.
Chair:
Kristen Turner, DVM, DABVP (ECM)
International Committee
The primary function of the International Committee is to facilitate global collaboration and knowledge exchange, support international initiatives and standards in exotic mammal care, and to ensure AEMV’s resources and expertise are accessible and relevant to veterinarians worldwide.
Chair:
Jay Hreiz, VMD
Welfare, Ethics, and Legislative Committee
The primary function of the Welfare, Ethics, and Legislative Committee is to advocate for the highest standards of ethical practice and ensure the welfare of exotic companion mammals is prioritized across all aspects of AEMV. This includes providing guidance on any questionable behaviors, posts, and comments on the AEMV members-only forum, review of research grants and manuscript submissions to ensure ethical practice and animal welfare concerns are met, staying current on welfare-related issues, and legislative activity that impacts AEMV members, and compiling and composing position statements to the membership of AEMV.
Chair:
Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM
