aava Latest news - August 30, 2027

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The AAVA meeting is a 3-day conference that brings together veterinary anatomists, educators, researchers, technical staff, clinicians, students, and industry partners to share knowledge and strengthen the field of veterinary anatomy. Held every two years in the Americas, the meeting location rotates to different locations so that AAVA members can experience anatomy instruction and research across the Americas. The meeting will be held for 3 days within the window of July 25-30, 2027. 

• Guidelines for applications can be found here: 2027 AAVA Meeting Site Applicationv2.docx.  Please use this site to upload applications.
• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
• Site announcement by December 15, 2026.

The Executive Committee of the AAVA is excited to announce that we will be presenting the following awards at our upcoming meeting:  

• AAVA Rising Anatomist Visiting Award 
• AAVA Fellow Status Award 
• AAVA Distinguished Retiree Award 
• AAVA Technical Staff Excellence Award 
• AAVA Outstanding Veterinary Anatomist Award 

We invite AAVA members to submit nominations for qualified individuals whose contributions reflect excellence in veterinary anatomy, education, mentorship, service, and professional achievement. These awards recognize outstanding colleagues whose work has advanced the mission and impact of AAVA and the veterinary anatomy profession. For more about awards and the application process, please visit: https://vetanatomists.us/awards 

• Nomination Deadline:  December 15, 2026  
• Notification of Award Recipients:  February 15, 2027 

The AAVA relies on membership revenue to support awards, meetings, and other organizational activities. While our membership has grown in recent years, we have the opportunity to continue to connect with new anatomists across veterinary colleges, research institutions, and related professional settings around the world. By welcoming new members, we strengthen our collective expertise, expand opportunities for collaboration and mentorship, and ensure the continued vitality of our association. 

The Executive Committee invites current members to help us grow by encouraging colleagues, trainees, and peers who share an interest in veterinary anatomy to join AAVA. A strong membership base allows us to sustain our programs, broaden participation in meetings and awards, and advance our mission to support education, research, and professional excellence in veterinary anatomy. Whether you are a faculty member, researcher, educator, clinician, student, or trainee, your membership helps sustain the programs and professional community that make AAVA strong. 

Please share the invitation to join and direct interested colleagues to the membership information page at: https://vetanatomists.us/how-to-join.