AVMA House of Delegates Report: August 2026

Debra Nickelson DVM, MBA

AAIV Delegate

House Advisory Committee

VOLUNTEER

There are always open positions on AVMA Councils, Committees and Task Forces. You have experience and expertise to offer. Serving on a council, committee or task force is a way to make your voice heard and contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine in general.

What is involved? Usually, people serve a three-year team on councils and committees and may seek a second term for three years. Meetings are at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg IL once or twice a year and virtually. Any ad hoc work is done remotely. For positions that include both a delegate and alternate delegate, the alternate is included in email and learns from the delegate but may not attend meetings, depending on the group.

The positions that will be available for election in January 2027 are:

Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents, one position at large and one position focusing on microbiology

Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues, one position for a credentialed veterinary technician. Application due Oct 13, 2026

Food Safety Advisory Committee, one position representing aquatic food animal and one position representing pet food manufacturing

Veterinary Leadership Conference Planning, one position of Leadership Development Advisory. Application due Oct 13, 2026.

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I am happy to assist you to figure out which position would be the best fit and help you navigate the application and nomination process. Send a message to me at industryvets@aaivet.org!