What Makes Us Unique

Started in 1977, the AQUAVET® program was born from the belief that veterinarians can contribute to the well-being of the aquatic environment and its inhabitants.

One of the major goals of the program is to identify, stimulate, and encourage as many potential leaders of this branch of veterinary medicine as possible. The goal of AQUAVET® is to provide for the orderly progression of students into positions of leadership, from which the real contributions of the profession can be made to society. 

AQUAVET® students receive instruction from dozens of experts from veterinary colleges, other collaborating institutions, and many additional establishments in fields relevant to aquatic animal health. These individuals represent a broad spectrum of disciplines and bring varied interests and experiences to the courses. 

Students also meet with the faculty informally outside the classroom, gaining the extraordinary opportunity to connect, exchange and learn beyond the curriculum, making AQUAVET® a truly unique program.

Participating Faculty Affiliations

Faculty participating in AQUAVET comes from many places. Just to name a few, this includes:

Universities

Private Institutions and Research Centers

State and Federal Agencies