Networking & Resources

MONEY SAVINGS & CONFERENCE BENEFITS

  • Referral outreach through ACVO.org, added credibility in client searches by being listed and linked from the official ACVO website. Nearly 20,000 unique visits per month.

  • ($1300 value) Free online subscription to the journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology annually (members are the ONLY individuals who also have the option to purchase a printed copy @ 80% the cost of the full price).

  • ($400+ value; $350 value each resident) Complimentary online access to cross-year searchable conference presentation recordings Including all abstract presentations. Also includes Keynotes, In-Depth presentations, Vitreous Society, and others when feasible. Free access to in-house residents.

  • ($250 ea ad/mo) Complimentary classifieds listings for each clinic with a FT member.

  • ($200 value) Reduced registration fee for the ACVO conference and/or the online recordings.

  • ($95 value x each GP connection) Complimentary online access to GP course recordings to use with outreach to referring DVMs.

  • ($50 value) Complimentary access to digital ACVO conference proceedings

  • Free access to the ‘Vendor Marketplace’, an online, searchable database of trusted vendor products and people. 

  • Priority access to choice host hotel rooms for the ACVO conference; 2 weeks prior to opening to others.

  • Priority access to limited lab-courses when applicable.

  • On-Demand, R.A.C.E. approved credit at a reduced fee for Members.

OUTREACH

  • Free access to member-only contact details through the portal.

  • Free option to print pdf of physical, formatted directory for clinic rooms.

  • Participate in the Career Fair as a table-host at the annual ACVO Conference - members only.

  • Complimentary access to network groups. Access to the ACVO ListServ.

  • ($95 value x each GP connection) Complimentary online access to GP course recordings to use with outreach to referring DVMs.

BENEFITS FOR EACH OF OUR MEMBERS’ RESIDENTS

  • ($300 each resident annually) Complimentary access to the VO Journal for all residents with member/diplomates.

  • ($500 each resident, one time over 3 years) Receive a $500 reimbursement toward registration expenses incurred at the Basic Science Course or the ACVO Vision for Animals’ Foundation Phaco Course.

  • Complimentary access to a private, resident-only ListServ.

  • Keep up to date with 'The View', the College’s e-newsletter five times per year with informative and timely information concerning your profession.

  • Online, interactive Histopathology rounds, twice per month

Professional Development & Collaboration

  • Option to post calls for collaboration in Member Research Studies.

  • Conference discounts and priority selection options (see conference benefits above).

  • Complimentary access to online recorded presentations from the conference; 2011-current (see above).

  • Invitation to participate in the annual National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, thus gaining from promotion of the event.

  • Benefit from representation at the AVMA promoting the specialty and the Service Animal event.

  • Receive license renewal support if needed. Our office can assist you if audited or challenged on our CE.

  • Utilize ACVO/ABVO’s trademarks on your promotional materials (members only!).

  • Obtain the following items/services at a reduced cost:

    • Only members can purchase ACVO logo wear items

    • Option to buy printed copy of the VO journal (80% off the full cost).

  • Voting rights in the College that can help steer its programs and outcomes.

    1. Opportunity to serve as a volunteer—committee member or board member to assist others in your profession.

  • Receive representation at ABVS and to AVMA.

  • 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.

Clinic Marketing & Outreach

  • ($300 value) Complimentary subscription gift for veterinary student at your facility to the VO journal annually.

  • Obtain the following items/services at a reduced cost:

    • ($250 value per ad/month) Complimentary classified advertisements on DACVO.org

    • Complimentary online access to print-quality ophthalmology brochures for your clinic.

    • Cataract videos, posters and materials.

    • Complimentary mailing labels of members and residents (approval process).

  • Order Eye-Chart note pads at cost for your office (select fees and sizes). Contact the ACVO for order instructions.

  • Order ACVO logo apparel (including scrubs, hats, jackets, shirts, etc.) at the new ACVO online store.

  • Included in referral section of ACVO website. (see above)

 

ABVO Resident Tools

ACVO Members’ ABVO Residents are provided with the following resources:

  • Complimentary Residents’ videos in online library system.

  • Reduced rate for ACVO Conferences.

  • ($500 each resident, one time over 3 years) Receive a $500 reimbursement toward registration expenses incurred at the Basic Science Course or the ACVO Vision for Animals’ Foundation Phaco Course.

  • Complimentary access to online, interactive Histopathology rounds, twice per month

  • Resident copy of ACVO’s The View newsletter and “Did You Know?” series informational pieces.

  • Complimentary access to the Career Fair at the annual ACVO Conference.

  • Complimentary access to ABVO Resident ListServ, ACVO-Social ListServ, and VOPH ListServ/photo blog.

  • Resident’s Workshop at the ACVO Conference, with access to the video recording of this course via the ACVO online video library.

  • Complimentary online subscription to the journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology annually.

  • ACVO is currently developing other ACVO support programs.