Mission Statement

The mission of the NABV is to "ADVOCATE, provide SUPPORT, and cultivate an inclusive COMMUNITY for blacks in veterinary medicine at every level of the profession through the organization, members and leadership."

ADVOCACY

Join over 100 African-American current and future veterinarians in changing the face of veterinary medicine. Discover new opportunities, build partnerships, and join a community...

SUPPORT

Our organization is committed to ensuring that its members are equipped to successfully compete in the field of veterinary medicine. Gain year-round access to professional development... 

COMMUNITY

Through the Jr. NAVB and NAVB Undergrad divisions, high school and college students have a chance to explore the field of veterinary medicine and engage in ongoing mentorship...

PARTNERSHIP

Hire a recruiter, plan an annual Minority Career Day, and provide rewards to black faculty who are engaged in recruitment and retention efforts, e.g., reduce teaching load.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION

The NABV embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value and works to ensure that veterinary professions, education and organizations learn to embrace these values as well.

Join the NABV Conference at Hilton, New Orleans:
June 6 - 8, 2024.

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Contributions help embrace diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment as core values and works to ensure that veterinarian medicine learns to embrace these values as well.

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