Strengthening the veterinary regulatory community.The AAVSB is an association of veterinary regulatory licensing boards.

Core values

- **Public Protection**: The AAVSB works to protect the public and animals by ensuring the regulation of veterinary medicine is effective and efficient, which is crucial for public health and animal welfare[1].
- **Access to Veterinary Care**: By enhancing the scope of practice for veterinary technicians and addressing workforce shortages, the AAVSB helps ensure accessible and quality veterinary care, particularly in underserved areas like rural regions[4].
- **Professional Regulation and Standardization**: The AAVSB's efforts to standardize terminology and regulation across jurisdictions facilitate the mobility of veterinary professionals, which improves the overall quality of veterinary services[1].
- **Support for Licensee Wellbeing**: The organization explores opportunities to support the wellbeing of licensees, which is essential for maintaining a healthy and effective workforce in the veterinary profession[1].
- **Advancement of Veterinary Regulation**: The AAVSB serves as a think tank and resource for veterinary regulation, enhancing the understanding of emerging regulatory issues and promoting One Health concepts, all of which contribute to better public and animal health outcomes[1].