Member Benefits

As the world’s largest professional group dedicated to equine veterinary medicine, the AAEP is comprised of over 9,000 veterinarians and veterinary students in 57 countries, from all types of practices, joined together in a common pursuit - to improve the health and welfare of the horse.

Regular Members of AAEP
Enjoy These Benefits of Membership:

• Learn about the latest veterinary techniques and research at the AAEP’s many continuing education events, including:
  • The Annual Convention, which is the largest meeting of equine veterinarians in the world, hosting over 130 hours of hands-on wet labs, classroom-style seminars and small discussion-oriented forums about equine veterinary medicine and techniques as well as professional development;
  • The Focus Meeting, which provides a comprehensive exploration of a single equine medical issue (e.g. colic);
  • The Practice Management Seminar, a small, informal meeting about all of your most challenging business management issues, such as collections, compensation and technology updates;
  • The Resort Symposium, a great combination of education, networking and play.
• Gain valuable knowledge while working at your own pace and without leaving home using AAEP resources like:
  • Proceedings, a collection of the scientific papers presented at the most recent annual convention;
  • Titles from the AAEP Resource Library, including the most up-to-date information on topics like determining the age of the horse and vaccination guidelines;
  • Equine Veterinary Education (EVE) monthly research journal;
  • AAEP online continuing education courses;
  • Case studies posted on the AAEP Web site.
• Supplement you current client education efforts using these AAEP resources:
  • Client education brochures;
  • Over a dozen horse health articles easily downloadable from www.aaep.org and available for use in your practice’s newsletter or Web site;
  • Custom-designed PowerPoint presentations to help you present information to groups of owners/clients.
  • A section of the AAEP Web site dedicated to horse owners.
• Network with other equine veterinarians and share experiences and problems using:
  • The AAEP member listserv, where you can post case-specific questions and get immediate feedback from colleagues;
  • The AAEP Resource Guide and Membership Directory (print and online), which contains the contact information of all AAEP members.
• Get the latest news about industry issues and product developments via:
  • AAEP publications, including Spur of the Moment e-newsletter
  • Information and resources from industry-leading corporations through AAEP’s Educational Partners Program;
  • The AAEP Annual Convention’s tradeshow with opportunities to have face-to-face meetings with hundreds of equine health companies.
• Save money and time in obtaining all the necessary resources for your practice using:
  • The AAEP’s Avenues Internship/Externship Program, an online database where you can post vacancies and receive applications from AAEP student members;
  • An online job database where you can post vacancies or search for new opportunities;
  • An online portal for selling and buying used veterinary equipment;
  • Discounts on equipment and services through AAEP’s partnerships with businesses and other associations, including the NTRA’s Group Purchasing Plan.
• Be a part of your profession’s primary association and its many efforts to be the voice of the horse and those who serve them through:
  • Opportunities to volunteer on many levels, including mentoring veterinary students and participating in AAEP committees, leading the organization as it tackles the critical issues affecting the equine industry and veterinary medicine;
  • The AAEP On Call program, which supplies media-trained veterinarians to provide accurate and timely veterinary information to broadcast and print media at live broadcast equestrian events;
  • Representing the AAEP at Horse Owner events throughout the United States.

Join now by completing an online application or download a PDF copy!

Questions?
If you have questions about the application process, membership benefits or to request a membership kit,
contact the AAEP’s Membership Services at 800-443-0177 or e-mail membership@aaep.org.