BY BECOMING A DIPLOMATE OF THE ACVO YOU RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: (To become a member of the ACVO you must be a board certified ophthalmologist.  For more information see Education - Becoming a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist)
  1. YOU help to strengthen the prestige of your profession in the eyes of the public and each other by supporting the College, its educational programs and new Diplomates.
  2. You receive 6 copies of the journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology each year at no cost. ($150 value!)
  3. You receive the College’s newsletter twice per year.
  4. You can run a classified advertisement on the website or in the newsletter for FREE ($95 value).
  5. You benefit from reduced fees for the ACVO annual conference ($150 value!) where you can benefit from networking and your colleagues’ research.

  6. You have access to the ACVO web site 24 hours per day for meeting information, classified ads, colleagues’ contact info., dues information, registration forms, and more to come! 

  7. Your clinic contact info. can be listed on the ACVO web site where you can receive referrals and post links to your clinic’s web address. 

  8. Your contact info. Can be printed in the ACVO directory, allowing for more referral opportunities.

  9. You have the opportunity to obtain the following items/services at a reduced cost:                 

  • Meeting proceedings books.

  • 35 years history of proceedings on a searchable DVD.

  • Ophthalmology brochures for your clinic (at ˝ price).

  •  Related videos.

  • Mailing labels of Diplomates and residents.

  1. You make funding research grants possible.

  2. You receive an annual, printed directory of your colleagues.

  3. You benefit from one central office where the Director is available to answer questions and/or assist you 5 days per week.

  4. You have access to the ACVO list serve and can participate in discussions with your colleagues.
  5. You are updated on issues with IVOS, EVOS and other groups.
  6. You can receive recognition by the ACVO as a mentor for residents in ACVO training programs.
  7. You have voting rights in the College.
  8. You have the opportunity to serve as a volunteer—committee member, board member, etc. to help grow the profession. 
  9. You are provided with many opportunities to contact top of the line vendors and new ophthalmology products at the annual conference and via advertisements in the newsletter and directory.  A vendor directory is also supplied in the member directory for your convenience.