Welcome to AVSAB

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a group of veterinarians and research scientists dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through an understanding of animal behavior. Join us and discover how insight into animal behavior can strengthen your bond with your pets and enhance the welfare of your patients.

Membership

Current/renewing members should visit the Membership Page for more information about renewing your membership; new veterinary or affiliate members may apply at any time. We look forward to your participation and contribution to the organization!

Announcements

AVSAB Position Statement Available:

This position statement is being released in response to the recent controversy surrounding an episode with Cesar Millan. Cesar Millan calls himself “The Dog Whisperer” and the show aired on National Geographic.

To read and download this statement or any of our Position Statements,  click here

Webinar Number 2 is Available

Low Stress = High Satisfaction:  how fear free practices achieve higher revenue, client retention and lower staff turn over, with Dr. Sally J. Foote, current AVSAB president and board member of the Fear Free initiative headed by Dr Marty Becker.

Veterinary practices can see improvements in various management areas of practice, in addition to patient behavior and welfare when using low stress handling and positive conditioning to the veterinary practice techniques. Improvement in practice revenue, staff morale, reduced staff injury and turnover, and client retention will be discussed. References include the Bayer Veterinary Usage study, Client satisfaction surveys and other industry references. The purpose of the presentation is to help practice managers, technicians, veterinarians and practice owners understand the many ways reducing pet stress during care improves a practice business as well as environment.

To register, click on webinar title, above. Users will need to register to continue (unless already registered)

This e-learning has been certified by or provided by the following Certified Organization/s:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) – 1.00 Hours

10% discount code (for AVSAB members only) is availabe on the forum. Please search for “Low Stress Webinar Coupon”. Coupon code is good until the end of 2016, for one use per member.

For more information, click here!

Animal Behavior Conference

Get With the Program! December 9-11, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV

AVSAB has teamed up with the SVBT (The Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians) and the AVBT (The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians) to hold an interactive, hands-on conference.

Visit animalbehaviorconference.com for up to date information about the conference. Early bird registration closes September 30.