Agencies and Organizations- Veterinary Science

Agencies and organizations related to the care and protection of animals. Made for New Horizons Veterinary Science class.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Regulates human & animal drugs, therapeutic agents of biological origin, medical devices, radiation emitting products, cosmetics, and animal feed

Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Subdivision of the FDA. Regulates animal drugs and feed and veterinary devices

Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Subdivision of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Performs work through the Center of Veterinary Biologics (CVB). Regulates veterinary biologics (products of bio. origins) and ensures they are available for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment and are safe, potent, pure, and effective

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Division of the U.S. department of justice. Enforced the Controlled Substances Act (1970)

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Sets requirements for veterinary hospital safety. Ensures all hazardous materials/chemicals are handled properly and protects employees from harm or sickness

Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)

Protects the health and safety of the public and animals by regulating the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the state’s veterinary practice act

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Identifies minimum standards required to enter the profession and remain in practice. Establishes procedures for identifying and sanctioning/removing incompetent or unethical practitioners

Board of Pharmacy

Regulates wholesale and pharmacy distribution of veterinary drugs and veterinarians that prescribe and distribute controlled substances

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Founded by Ingrid Newkirk in 1980. Largest animal rights organization in the world

Mercy for Animals

Founded in 1999. Animal rights group dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

Founded in 1954 in part by Fred Meyers. Largest animal protection organization in the nation

National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA)

Founded in 1991. Promotes welfare of animals, strengthens human-animal relationships, and protects responsible animal owners

Animal Welfare Council

Founded in 1979. Promotes responsible and humane treatment of animals in recreation, sports, industry, and entertainment.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh. Works with animal control to remove stray animals and rescues animals from abuse or neglect. Aids shelters across the nation to improve care and treatment of animals