Our Organization
Our organization is a dedicated group of sled dog enthusiasts. Voting membership is limited to veterinarians who have participated in at least one major sled dog race as a race veterinarian and are committed to our objectives. Associate membership is open to any veterinarian or non-veterinarian who supports our objectives and wishes to encourage our efforts.
ISDVMA Objectives
 | To actively promote and encourage the welfare and safety of the sled dog athlete. |
| To provide and encourage education of veterinarians, mushers, and handlers in all aspects of sled dog welfare and the supportive treatment of sled dogs. |
| To encourage the close cooperation between all sled dog organizations. |
| To support and encourage research for a better understanding of the racing sled dog. |
| To encourage sled dog organizations to have at least one ISDVMA voting member in attendance while planning racing events and present during races. |
| To support complete and accurate drug testing and permanent identification of racing sled dogs. |
| Through the cooperation with race organizations, encourage continuity of race rules regarding the uses and prohibitions of treatments and medications during races. |
If you have an interest in furthering the cause of sled dog sports and are truly dedicated to the welfare of these magnificent athletic animals, then we invite you to become a member of our select group by printing and submitting the membership application.
Both Voting and Associate memberships costs $60.00 USD. This includes annual dues, our quarterly newsletter "ISDVMA Report", and a membership patch. You will also have access to the proceedings from our meetings, our database of veterinary literature published worldwide about sled dog veterinary medicine, other publications (including our "Musher / Veterinary Handbook"), and discounts on clothing items, publications, and meeting registration fees. Subsequent annual renewals are currently $45.00 USD. All applications for membership will be reviewed by the ISDVMA Board of Directors.
For additional information, please contact us.
Downloadable ISDVMA Membership Application Form (in Acrobat PDF format)
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