Joining AVTRW
Do I have to be a Vet to join?
No. Members may be either veterinarians or other graduates who have a major interest in either Veterinary Research or Teaching. Currently, members range through
* Academic staff in many veterinary and non-veterinary faculties
* research workers in both universities and research institutions
* medical researchers with particular interests in the veterinary field
* Veterinary investigation officers
* Individuals in commerce and diagnostic laboratories
The are also a limited number of Honorary Members who have been rewarded for meritorious contributions to Veterinary Teaching and/or Research.
How do I join?
Either contact the Membership Secretary for an Application Form, or copy, plus the associated Standing Order Form, from the download area.
Once completed, the application must be signed by a proposer and seconded, who must be members of the Association and able to describe the work that you do. Your completed application form should then be passed to the Regional Secretary who will forward it to the Honorary Membership Secretary. All nominations will then be voted on at the next Annual General Meeting of the full Association following your application.
Nominated members receive Association correspondence and notice of future meetings from the time their application reaches the Membership Secretary.
How much does it cost?
Annual membership is currently £25.00 sterling
Regional Scientific Meetings are usually free;
Annual Conference Registration fee is £65.00 (members), £100.00 (non-members);
Conference costs are kept low.
Applicants working towards a postgraduate degree pay a subscription of £25.00 to cover the period to the end of their degree. Thereafter the annual fee is as above.

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