American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA)
AVCA membership connects you with a professional community committed to advancing high‑quality animal chiropractic care.
AVCA members are part of a growing, unified profession committed to advancing high‑quality animal chiropractic care. Membership brings together doctors, individuals, and organizations who work within their disciplines to expand and promote the knowledge and acceptance of animal chiropractic—locally, nationally, and internationally—within the standards, bylaws, and ethics of the AVCA.
Membership Keeps You Current and Connected
Members consistently highlight the intangible benefits of belonging to the AVCA—especially the collegiality of fellow members and the strength of a unified profession. These relationships are strengthened through ongoing membership and participation in the Annual Conference.
Professional Membership (Voting) $250, Doctor Associate $300, Non-Doctor Associate $100
Members are committed to being a positive and unifying force.
Your AVCA Membership Value and Involvement
Your AVCA Membership Value
- Professional credibility
- Professional unity
- Information resources
- Member pricing on resources*, logo apparel, and conference
- Promotion of animal chiropractic and AVCA Certified Doctors
- Annual Meeting / Annual Conference participation
Ways to Participate
- Give lay and professional lectures in your community
- Promote ACCC/AVCA Certified Animal Chiropractic Professionals
- Respond to AVCA communications, notices, surveys, and questionnaires
- Contribute book reviews, case reports, and other materials for AVCA Membership Updates
- Submit to the Annual Conference Call for Speakers
- Be a legislative watchdog; update the AVCA office of any happenings in your state or province
- Consider volunteer leadership roles within your community or the association
Member Responsibilities
- Keep your contact information current
- Pay dues on time to reduce administrative costs
- Attend the AVCA Annual Conference
* Some resources are limited to Professional Membership
How Your AVCA Dues Support the Profession
Your dues sustain the daily operations that support the profession, including:
- Maintaining office and support staff
- Hosting the AVCA Annual Conference and annual membership meeting
- Supporting the ACCC/AVCA certification and recertification programs
- Providing information to state and provincial boards and registrars
- Conducting the Professional Practice Analysis that defines the profession