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What is AAVCHap?
The American Association of Veterinary Chaplains (AAVChap) is a pioneering community dedicated to enriching the lives of all who care for and love animals through compassionate, spiritual, and emotional support across the continuum of care. We empower veterinary professionals, clients, and animal companions, fostering a holistic approach to animal welfare that embraces the unique emotional and spiritual connections between humans and animals.
Our 3 Pillar Communities
Caregivers Veterinarians, technicians, assistants, shelter workers, rescue teams, zoo professionals, and support personnel—who provide holistic care to animals. | Caretakers Individuals, families, and guardians—who seek compassionate guidance and support in caring for their animal companions. | Animal Companions Dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other cherished animals—who receive compassionate care and support throughout all stages of life. |
A veterinary chaplain may specialize in one or more of these communities, and will still be able to assist in any of these areas.
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| Echoes of Compassion
Current Newsletter | UPCOMING: Veterinary Chaplaincy 101 10:00a.m. PT / 1:00p.m. ET (NOTE: This event is free for everyone. Future webinars will be free for members and $10 for non-members.) PREVIOUS: Stay tuned! Recordings of past webinars will be available to members after our first event. |
General/Chaplaincy How to Talk About Veterinary Chaplaincy Caregivers/Professionals Supporting Caregivers: Emotional Resilience in Veterinary Practice Caretakers/Families Navigating Difficult Decisions: Supporting Families Through Care Choices Animals Speaking Calmly: Building Trust with Anxious Companions |
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Become a Member
Join AAVChap today and become part of a compassionate community of professionals dedicated to promoting the spiritual and emotional welfare of all beings in the human-animal bond.
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Upcoming events
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12 Apr 2025 10:30Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center (Pullman, WA)
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19 Jul 2025 10:30Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center (Pullman, WA)
Upcoming presentations
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29 Apr 2025Spiritual Care Association, Caring for the Human Spirit Conference and Westberg Symposium
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11 Jun 2025VetandTech Webinar Series (Online)
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The American Association of Veterinary Chaplains is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Pullman, Washington.