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American_Veterinary_Medical_Association American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), founded in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 78,000 U.S. veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services.The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs, and services.