American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN) News

Check Out Our New Small & Large Animal Resource Lists!

Jennifer Gazdacko — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:03:03 GMT

Our Large Animal Task Force has developed a large animal nutrition resource list. Click Here to View!

The AAVN Outreach Committee, in collaboration with the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (CAVN) has developed a list of websites and online resources that can help veterinarians and students seeking advice on small animal nutrition questions and topics. Click Here to Check It Out!

AAVN Annual Business Meeting

Jennifer Gazdacko — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:59:00 GMT

Join the AAVN for our Annual Business Meeting taking place via Zoom on Tuesday, June 25 at 8 pm ET.

The agenda will include the announcement new Life Members, updates on our 2024 activities and more.

RSVP Here

Registration is Open! 24th Annual Symposium

Jennifer Gazdacko — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:20:01 GMT

More details are available here

Funding Available for AAVN Student Chapters

Jennifer Gazdacko — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:26:38 GMT

AAVN Student chapters may request up to $500 annually to support chapter activities.

Only active student chapters may apply. Active student chapters are those who have submitted a list of current officers and faculty advisors with contact information by October 15 of this calendar year. New student chapters who have submitted their draft constitution to the AAVN Student Committee for review are also eligible for funds, if a list of officers and faculty advisors with contact information has been submitted to AAVN.

Requests for funding must include:

Date of the request

Student chapter name

Primary student contact and faculty advisor, with email and phone number

Date(s) of the activity/event

Amount requested and budgeted expenses

Description of the activity including goal(s) and anticipated outcome(s)

There is no deadline for funding requests. Please submit to aavnexecutive@gmail.com.

Student Chapters receiving funds will be required to:

Submit a write up (250 words MAX) of the event or activities, including pictures, for the AAVN e-newsletter. This summary is due within 1 week concluding the event/activity and can be sent via email to aavnexecutive@gmail.com

Create a social media post that includes photos. This post must be shared within 1 week of the event/activity. This event can be shared on Facebook or Instagram by the student chapter or sent to AAVN at aavnexecutive@gmail.com.

Provide receipts to the AAVN Executive Director following the event.

AAVN Seeks Volunteer Committee Members

Jennifer Gazdacko — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:03:22 GMT

Volunteer Your Time with AAVN

Several AAVN committees are seeking new members!

For more details or to sign up email aavnexecutive@gmail.com

The Education Committee plans the Clinical Nutrition & Research Symposium, held in conjunction with the ACVIM Forum each year. This group selects keynote speakers and manages the abstract review process. The Education Committee also chooses speakers and topics for the annual webinar series. Meetings are held every 4-6 weeks via Zoom.

The Outreach Committeeis focused on member recruitment and retention and our communications strategies, including the e-newsletter, social media, the list serve and the website. The committee includes the e-newsletter editor(s). Meetings are held every 4-6 weeks via Zoom.

The Student Chapter Committee organizes events and activities for AAVN student chapters and student members, including the student webinar series, a virtual Town Hall & Trivia Night and a student session at the annual Symposium. The committee oversees the approval of new student chapters and ensures that existing chapters are in compliance with AAVN policies. This group also serves as reviewers for student representative applications and the blog competition. Meetings are held every 6-8 weeks via Zoom.

AAVN Swag Now On Sale!

Jennifer Gazdacko — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:40:28 GMT

Check out all of the AAVN swag now available for purchase at our new Spreadshop!

We have sweatshirts, aprons, mugs, water bottles, t-shirts, a bandana for your dog AND much more!

You can purchase here