Honorary Member

Non-veterinarians who have made major contributions to the advancement of veterinary dentistry.

Peter Emily, DDS is the AVDC’s only Honorary member due to his contributions to the College’s formation in the early years.  Dr. Emily has sponsored numerous awards and established the Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation.

Life Diplomate

Voting Members in good standing who have reached the age of 65 and have been a Diplomate for at least 10 years.  Emeritus Diplomates have all the rights of Diplomates, including voting privileges and service on committees except for formal training of residents and listing on the Find a Veterinary Dentist webpage. Emeritus Diplomates shall not be required to pay the fees as active Diplomates. 

Additional Member Benefits:

• Inclusion in the Diplomate only ListServ (Opt-In) system.

Charter Diplomates

Members of the Organizing Committee of the College.

The eight veterinarians were: Gary Beard, Ben Colmery, Keith Grove, Colin Harvey, Sandy Manfra, Tom Mulligan, Don Ross, Chuck Williams.

Active Diplomate

• Inclusion in the Diplomate only ListServ (Opt-In).
• Inclusion in online specialist public and member referral searches.
• Public listing of AVDC® Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellow status.
• Public listing of Zoo and Wildlife Certificate Holder status.
• Active Diplomate discounts for Veterinary Dental Forum events and training.
• Complimentary first ad on Job Board.