About AO VET

An independent nonprofit organization advancing the practice of veterinary surgery to improve patient outcomes

If you are interested in veterinary orthopedics, you should be part of AO VET!

AO VET is an independent nonprofit organization that represents a global network of surgeons, scientists, and other professionals highly specialized in veterinary surgery of the musculoskeletal system.

Alongside its strong focus on education, AO VET key activities lie in the areas of community development, research and development, and the AO Technical Commission.


Who we are

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What we do

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How to get involved

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Join our community

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The AO is proud to have unveiled its own Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative this past year and will now include Mentorship as a new entity. This entity, “project horizon”, will be dedicated to cultivating a diverse member and leadership organization, to ongoing self-reflection, and to promote those values throughout the AO community.

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AO VET history

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Organization

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Membership

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