How is your membership working for you?

Networking & Resources

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.

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.

($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

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.

($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.
- Posters and materials.
- Complimentary mailing list of members and residents (approval process, no email addresses are given).
Order Eye-Chart note pads at cost for your office (select fees and sizes).
Order ACVO logo apparel (including scrubs, hats, jackets, shirts, etc.) at the new ACVO online store.
- Members and staff only! More information about how to order (ACVO Group Password Required).
Included in referral section of ACVO website. (see above)

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

Complimentary Residents’ Tool Box 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.