American Association of Fish Veterinarians -AAFV

26/04/2026

Registration is open! Join us in Philly this year.

Ring the Bell - Exotic365 Registration is Now Open! 🔔
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It’s tiiiime! The moment you’ve been waiting for since we said goodbye in Seattle has officially arrived. We’re so excited to reunite in Philadelphia from August 30 - September 3! Go ahead and make it official and lock in your plans now… especially if a hands-on workshop is on your list. Those spots have a way of disappearing fast, and we’d hate for you to miss out.
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Join colleagues from across the exotic animal veterinary community for expert-led continuing education, networking, and the latest clinical updates in exotic animal medicine. This year’s in-person conference brings together AEMV, ARAV, and AAFV for a collaborative program covering exotic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and more. 🐭🐢🐠

Whether you’re a veterinarian, technician/nurse, student, intern, resident, or researcher, Exotic365 is an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and connect with a community passionate about advancing exotic animal medicine.

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📅 August 30–September 3, 2026
🔗 Register now: mjbmgmt.swoogo.com/exotic365_2026

We hope to see you there!

20/04/2026

Make sure to follow Exotic365 for info on the conference this year!

Consider this your sign to attend Exotic365 this August!

19/04/2026

🌊 Job Opportunity: Veterinarian – Sea World (Gold Coast) 🐬

An exciting opportunity is now available with Village Roadshow Theme Parks for a Clinical Veterinarian to join the team at Sea World Gold Coast.

This full-time, 12-month fixed-term role offers a unique chance to work across marine mammals, marine wildlife, and a diverse animal collection, while contributing to conservation through the Sea World Foundation’s research and rescue programs.

📅 Applications close: 16 April 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply via https://careers.villageroadshow.com.au/en/job/503381/veterinarian-fixed-term

19/04/2026

Join Dr. Soto to review the current knowledge regarding emerging Gram positive bacterial pathogens affecting aquacultured and pet fish in North America. Discussion will focus on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches used in aquatic animal health, and available prophylactic and therapeutic strategies. https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=13170403&f5=1

19/04/2026

Tonight!

15/04/2026

Join Dr. Soto for Free CE this Sunday!
April 19, 2026
9 PM ET
No VIN membership needed. You do need a log in account though!

01/04/2026

We need VIN speakers!
Anyone available to speak June 4th via Zoom.

Message or email if you can with your topic, abstract, and resume.

31/03/2026

Calling Philly area folks!
Have a koi pond? Want a new, fully vet examined koi? Fill out our adoption form today!
https://forms.gle/au479NFxDKVqBc9S6

Our Live Wetlab fish will need to find a new pond to call home after helping teach the future fish vets of the world. Help us give these fish a nice retirement home!

31/03/2026

Join us in NORWAY!
September 21-25, 2026
AAFV will have a continue education session during ISAAH this year.
https://units.fisheries.org/fhs/isaah/

27/03/2026

🐟 Calling all veterinary students! 🩺

Looking to expand your skills and stand out in practice? Check out the Pet Fish Medicine course offered by Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine!

I developed this course alongside Dr. Jessie Sanders - an aquatics specialist and American Board of Veterinary Practitioners diplomate with over a decade of experience running an aquatics-only private practice - it is designed to prepare you for a growing and often overlooked patient population.

💡 Why take this course?
-Gain confidence treating aquatic species in clinical practice
-Strengthen your preparation for the NAVLE
-Expand your knowledge of aquatic animal medicine

📊 Did you know? Pet fish are among the most popular pets in the United States, with millions of households owning pet fish, yet access to trained veterinary care for fish remains limited. This is your opportunity to help fill that gap!

📚 Course details:
-1 credit hour
-100% online & asynchronous
-Complete at your own pace during the semester

🔗 Learn more, including syllabus and costs - link in the comment below!

Dive into a unique and rewarding area of veterinary medicine - you might be surprised where it takes your career! 🌊

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges - AAVMC American Association of Fish Veterinarians -AAFV World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) IAAAM - International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine DVM360.com

27/03/2026

The ABVP Symposium is coming up in Boston, MA, April 9-12 and will be offering a wide array of fish CE, including a fish diagnostic workshop. For more information, visit https://abvp.com/symposium/