American College Of Veterinary Microbiologists

To further educational and scientific progress in the specialty of veterinary microbiology. To strengthen and improve instruction at the pre and postdoctoral level in veterinary microbiology. To promote the highest professional standing of veterinary microbiologists. To establish standards of postdoctoral training and experience for qualification of specialists in veterinary microbiology. To certify qualified and competent veterinary microbiologist in specialty areas of bacteriology and mycology, virology, immunology, and parasitology.