Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians

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AEMV is an association of veterinary professionals dedicated to advancing the care of ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, rats, mice, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and other exotic companion mammals.

💙✨ Meet the Committee Chairs! ✨💙Behind every educational resource, member initiative, scientific project, social media p...
06/15/2026

💙✨ Meet the Committee Chairs! ✨💙

Behind every educational resource, member initiative, scientific project, social media post, and conference experience is a dedicated team of volunteers helping to shape the future of AEMV.

Today, we're excited to introduce some of the incredible individuals leading our committees for 2025–2026. These volunteers bring expertise, creativity, and passion from around the world, helping advance exotic companion mammal medicine and support our members.

Thank you to our committee chairs, sub-chairs, and committee members for the countless hours you dedicate behind the scenes. Your contributions make AEMV stronger every day.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about each chair, their favorite exotic mammal, and what AEMV means to them.

Take a piece of Exotic365 home with you — and support exotic mammal research while you’re at it! 🔔Our Exotic365 Philadel...
06/14/2026

Take a piece of Exotic365 home with you — and support exotic mammal research while you’re at it! 🔔

Our Exotic365 Philadelphia 2026 conference t-shirt is now available! This limited conference design celebrates Philly, Exotic365, and the exotic companion mammals that bring our community together.

Proceeds from the sale of these shirts support the AEMV Research Fund and the Drury Reavill Research Grant, helping advance clinical research in exotic mammal medicine. 🔬🩺

Order your shirt here:
www.customink.com/fundraising/annual-exotic365-conference-philadelphia-2026

Interested in fish and don't know where to start?Our hands on workshops are a great way to get fish comfortable fast!Joi...
06/11/2026

Interested in fish and don't know where to start?
Our hands on workshops are a great way to get fish comfortable fast!

Join us in Philadelphia - Aug 30- Sept 3rd.
Hands on workshops, Fish focused lectures, Expo floor, Social Events.
Hang out with 700+ Exotic Vets!

https://mjbmgmt.swoogo.com/exotic365_2026/

Calling all veterinary students with an interest in exotic companion mammal medicine! 🐇🩺AEMV is proud to offer the AEMV ...
06/02/2026

Calling all veterinary students with an interest in exotic companion mammal medicine! 🐇🩺

AEMV is proud to offer the AEMV Student Conference Scholarships, sponsored by Oxbow Animal Health, to help students attend Exotic365 2026 in Philadelphia, PA.
Two scholarships are available, with each recipient receiving a $500 scholarship check provided in US funds.

Applicants must be AEMV student members and in their final two years of veterinary school, with priority given to final-year students. AEMV student membership is free!

📅 Applications close Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Learn more and apply through the AEMV website: https://aemv.org/grants-scholarships/

Call for Nominations: The Oxbow Quest Award 🥇Do you know someone who has made an exceptional contribution to exotic mamm...
05/30/2026

Call for Nominations: The Oxbow Quest Award 🥇

Do you know someone who has made an exceptional contribution to exotic mammal health?

The AEMV, in conjunction with Oxbow, is proud to present the Oxbow Quest Award, recognizing excellence and innovation in the field of exotic mammal veterinary medicine.

Nominations may recognize sustained contributions or an extraordinary single achievement in leadership, education, research, innovation, or advocacy.

The award recipient will receive a $1,000 cash award, the symbolic Quest sculpture, and a travel and registration stipend of up to $1,000 to support attendance at the AEMV conference.

🗓️ To nominate a deserving colleague, submit a CV and letter of recommendation by July 1, 2026.
✉️ Email nominations to: [email protected]

- Tiny Needle, Big Impact 💉In exotic mammal venipuncture, we often rely on insulin syringes and small-gauge needles — ...
05/26/2026

- Tiny Needle, Big Impact 💉
In exotic mammal venipuncture, we often rely on insulin syringes and small-gauge needles — but what happens after the blood is collected matters just as much as the draw itself.

When transferring blood into tubes or making smears, always remove the needle first. Passing blood back through a small-gauge needle increases shear force, which can contribute to hemolysis.

Hemolyzed samples may skew biochemistry results, affect PCV/TP readings, compromise smear quality, and sometimes mean the patient needs to be redrawn — extra stress for a patient who may already be small, fragile, or clinically unstable.

As a general rule of thumb, healthy exotic mammals may tolerate collection of approximately 0.7–1% of body weight in mL — for example, a 100 g patient ≈ 0.7–1 mL of blood. Always collect less if the patient is compromised, dehydrated, anemic, or unstable.

Small technique changes can make a big difference for both sample quality and patient welfare.

Tip by Technician Subcommittee Co-Chair Daphne Shum. Got a great tip to share? Join our Technician Subcommittee by reaching out to Dana ([email protected]) and Daphne ([email protected])!

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER ⏰Registration for Exotic365 Virtual On-Demand is closing soon!Don’t miss your opportunity to a...
05/17/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER ⏰

Registration for Exotic365 Virtual On-Demand is closing soon!

Don’t miss your opportunity to access:
✔️ 16 hours of expert-led exotic animal content
✔️ Up to 15 RACE-approved CE hours
✔️ On-demand learning available until July 31

Whether your interests are in exotic mammals, herptiles, surgery, imaging, neurology, endocrinology, behavior, or comparative medicine — Exotic365 Virtual offers practical, clinically relevant education designed for veterinary professionals working with exotic species.

🗓 Registration closes: Saturday, May 30 at 11:30 PM Eastern Time

📢 Important reminder:
The content of Exotic365 Virtual is different from the program for the Exotic365 in-person conference taking place in August 2026 in Philadelphia, PA — making both events valuable educational opportunities.

👉 Register & view Frequently Asked Questions here:
https://mjbmgmt.swoogo.com/exotic365virtual26

Reminder: VIN/AEMV Rounds is coming up on Sunday, May 17.This session will cover Acute Abdominal Emergencies in Rabbits,...
05/14/2026

Reminder: VIN/AEMV Rounds is coming up on Sunday, May 17.

This session will cover Acute Abdominal Emergencies in Rabbits, including liver lobe torsion, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, and gastric dilation-volvulus.

🧑‍⚕️ Hosted by Logan Kopp, DVM, DABVP(ECM), FABVP(CAPM)
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
🎓 RACE-approved for 1 hour of CE when attended live
🔒 Available to AEMV and VIN members only

Join live to receive CE credit!

Student Event Spotlight: Texas A&M ZEW Wet Lab! 🩺AEMV was proud to support the 12th Annual Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife We...
05/09/2026

Student Event Spotlight: Texas A&M ZEW Wet Lab! 🩺

AEMV was proud to support the 12th Annual Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife Wet Lab at Texas A&M University, held January 31–February 1, 2026.

Each year, the ZEW Wet Lab gives veterinary students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of exotic animals while learning from veterinarians working in different areas of exotic animal practice.

Hands-on opportunities like these help students build practical skills, confidence, and early connections within the exotic animal veterinary community.

AEMV is committed to supporting student-led educational opportunities that advance exotic companion mammal medicine.

Planning an exotic mammal-focused lecture, wet lab, or student event?
🔗 Submit a Student Conference Sponsorship Request Form:
https://forms.gle/UrqvJiftmbuv7HKr9

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Upcoming VIN/AEMV Rounds 🐇Join us for our next VIN/AEMV Rounds session: Acute Abdominal Emergencies in Rabbits with Loga...
05/04/2026

Upcoming VIN/AEMV Rounds 🐇

Join us for our next VIN/AEMV Rounds session: Acute Abdominal Emergencies in Rabbits with Logan Kopp, DVM, DABVP(ECM), FABVP(CAPM).

Acute abdominal emergencies such as liver lobe torsion, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, and gastric dilation-volvulus are being recognized more frequently in rabbits as clients pursue advanced diagnostics and treatment options.

This session will review the clinical presentation of these conditions and outline effective medical and surgical management strategies for rabbit patients.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
🎓 RACE-approved for 1 hour of CE when attended live
🔒 Available to AEMV and VIN members ONLY

Learn more or add to your calendar through VIN/AEMV Rounds: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=13068310

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