AVMA membership surpasses 100,000
Numbers equate to three-quarters of all U.S. veterinarians
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced Sept. 20 that it now has 100,000 members, continuing its strong trend of growth and increasing its standing as the preeminent voice for veterinarians across the country. AVMA membership constitutes nearly three-quarters of all U.S. veterinarians, according to a news release.
The association has members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 60 countries. The 100,000 figure also marks a 20% increase in membership over the past decade.
“Almost 160 years ago, about 40 veterinary surgeons from seven states gathered in New York to form what became the American Veterinary Medical Association,” said Dr. Janet Donlin, executive vice president and CEO of the AVMA. Donlin said that the association is honored to serve veterinarians, citing its work on the policy front, and highlighting its resources, tools and continuing education. She also underscored the AVMA’s important advocacy work on topics including pet insurance plans.
Millennials — those born between 1981-1996 — make up the largest generation represented in the association’s membership at 37.2%, but AVMA members range from the Greatest Generation — born 1901-1927, at 0.3% of AVMA membership — to Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, at 0.4%.
Other generations represented include Baby Boomers — 1946-1964, 25.8% — and Generation X, born between 1965-1980, 30.1%. Those who identify as female comprise 61.5% of AVMA membership — up from 50% in 2010 — while those who identify as male represent 38.4%. People identifying as nonbinary comprise 0.1%.
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