International Veterinarians Meet for First-Ever Conference in Atlanta

From Zoo Atlanta:

ATLANTA, GA – Hundreds of veterinarians from around the globe are set to meet in Atlanta for a joint conference beginning July 16 through July 22. The conference will bring together the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV), the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV), and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Atlanta.

Co-hosted by Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, the event will be the first ever joint AAZV/EAZWV/IZW Conference, expecting over 500 veterinarians and over 100 veterinary students to be in attendance. Attendants of the conference can expect a wide array of scientific session talks and events. For a more detailed list, please visit www.aazv.org.

“Georgia Aquarium is very happy to be co-hosting the 2016 AAZV/EAZWV/IZW Conference with Zoo Atlanta,” said Tonya Clauss, director of animal health. “We’re looking forward to hearing the research and findings from all three organizations throughout the course of the week. This conference is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in the veterinary field.”

Veterinarians attending the conference have the opportunity to engage in 14 different workshops and scientific talks covering a variety of topics, including Reptiles and Amphibians, Reproduction, Aquatic Animal Medicine, and Emerging Infectious Diseases. The AAZV/EAZWV/IZW Conference is a unique opportunity for the best veterinary professionals to immerse themselves in lectures and findings from zoological organizations from around the globe.

“Zoo Atlanta is proud to join Georgia Aquarium in welcoming the first joint conference of the world’s foremost leaders and leaders-to-be in the field of veterinary care,” said Hayley Murphy, DVM, vice president of animal divisions and director of the Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta. “What we do independently as veterinary professionals has the power to improve the lives of the animals in our stewardship, but what we are able to do collectively has the power to change the lives of animals around the world, not just within our own organizations, but in the wild, where our constantly-evolving knowledge of animal health can help shape the future of their species.”

Special discounts to Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta are available to attendees of the conference. Registration for the 2016 AAZV/EAZWV/IZW Conference is still open. For prices and more information, click here.

Photos courtesy of Zoo Atlanta.