American Veterinary Medical History Society
Founded in 1978, the American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS), is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting research, study, understanding, communication, and appreciation for the history of the veterinary medical profession, especially in America. Membership is open to anyone interested in this subject.
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"Devoted to the Diffusion of Veterinary History"
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Special AVMHS Webinar - December 9, 2025
Integrating Veterinary Pathology into One Paleopathology:
An Interdisciplinary One Health Approach to Investigating Human and Animal Diseases of the Past
Elizabeth Uhl, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Professor, Department of Pathology
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Athens, Georgia
ANNUAL EVENTS
48th AVMHS Program and Annual Meeting
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This virtual meeting was held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025
7-9pm EDT (6-8 pm CST) Watch for a Zoom member invitation.
Dr. James Steele: A Zoonotic Disease Legacy
We Can Still Learn From
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Karen M. Becker, DVM, MPH
Area Veterinarian (DE, MD, DC, VA)
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
United States Department of Agriculture
Beltsville, Maryland
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Smithcors Student Veterinary History Essay Contest
Veterinary students are encouraged to submit essays about a veterinary history topic. Cash Prizes are awarded.
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2026 contest submissions due 5-June-2026