Animal-Related Organizations

Veterinary Organizations & Educational Institutions

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the professional organization governing the practice of veterinary medicine in Alberta.

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the national body serving and representing the interests of the veterinary profession in Canada.

Western College of Veterinary Medicine, a regional institution serving the veterinary medical educational and research needs of the four western provinces of Canada.

Animal Health Care - Your Pet Health and Pet Care Information Destination, a website of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. For animal health care information and advice from Canadian Veterinarians.

Other Animal Organizations

Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), the national organization responsible for setting and maintaining standards for the care and use of animals in research, teaching and testing throughout Canada.

Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta strives to enhance people's live by providing human-animal bond-centered education and support programs.

Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society helps to increase the mobility and independence of persons with disabilities by providing highly skilled guide and/or assistance dogs.

Horse Organizations

Horse Industry Association of Alberta strives to provide a unified voice for the Alberta horse industry and strengthen it through advocacy, education and research.

Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada is an alliance of provincial equine organizations and farm animal care groups whose purpose is communication of correct information related to the Canadian horse industry to horse owners and the general public.

Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) is a member driven, nonprofit Provincial organization responsible for organizing, coordinating, sanctioning and administering equine sport and recreation.