AEMV New Officer Positions

AEMV New Officer Nominations

We currently have two positions open for nomination -- President and President-Elect -- and two AEMV members have volunteered for these positions. We are accepting additional nominations through August 21st; if you would like to nominate someone or volunteer yourself, please let us know by emailing info@aemv.org.

Dr. Chris Griffin for AEMV President

Chris Griffin is a 1991 Graduate of the University of North Carolina and a 1995 Graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. As a veterinary student, he was fortunate to work with some of the leaders in the exotic pet medicine field including Dr. Bran Ritchie, Dr. James Harris, Dr. Cheryl Greenacre and Dr. Doug Mader. After graduating, he spent several months in St. Maarten, where a hurricane ended his stay there. Over the next year, he visited the Animal Medical Center in New York, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and the Kaytee Avian Research Center in Chilton, Wisconsin, increasing his knowledge and experience with exotic pets. In 1998, he began an ABVP - Avian Residency with Dr. Teresa Lightfoot and Dr. Lucy Bartlett. He became ABVP - Avian Boarded in 2002 (and Recertified in 2012). In 2004, Dr. Griffin opened a 100% exclusive avian and exotic pet veterinary hospital in Kannapolis, NC, and just completed a 30 month mentorship of an ABVP - Exotic Companion Mammal Residency Program with Dr. Carrie Edgerton.

He has spoken at local, national and international meetings on a variety of exotic pet medicine topics. Dr. Griffin is a former President of the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, and has been an active member of ARAV and AAV since before graduating from UGA and a member of AEMV since its inception. He has also reviewed avian manuscripts for the ABVP over the years.

 


Position Statement:

  1. Maximize the value of membership of AEMV.
  2. Expand the membership.
  3. Continue to develop our brand.
  4. Continue the evolution of our conference and the propagation of positive relationships with like-minded organizations.
  5. Increase membership involvement non-veterinary animal health and husbandry companies.
  6. Increase internet based, social networking opportunities.
  7. Continue grants for Exotic Companion Mammal medical research.
  8. Continue and improve our relationships with non-veterinary animal health and husbandry companies.
  9. Continue our (members') involvement in the ABVP specialty-ECM.
  10. Continue with the updating and upkeep of the administrative side of AEMV, including review and update of Bylaws, etc.


Dr. Dan Johnson for AEMV President-Elect

Dan Johnson is a 1992 graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1996 he started North Carolina's first all-exotics practice, Avian and Exotic Animal Care, located in Raleigh. His caseload is made up of exotic pets, fish, wildlife, and zoo species. Dr. Johnson also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University-College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2010, he was certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) specializing in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice.

Position Statement:

I am running for the office of President Elect for the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians because the AEMV does so much to represent and serve exotic animal veterinarians. The AEMV represents leaders in the field of exotic companion mammal practice, the fastest-growing segment of the exotic veterinary marketplace. As small mammals, particularly house rabbits, continue to grow in popularity, I believe the AEMV has the most to offer exotic animal practitioners.

I have been a member of the AEMV since 2000, when the Association first began. I have served as Treasurer and Board Member for the AEMV since 2008. As President Elect, I want to see the AEMV become more international in scope. I would like the AEMV to grow its membership by partnering with allied veterinary organizations. I intend help the AEMV improve its "brand" recognition by increasing the visibility of the AEMV among exotic mammal hobbyists and fancier's organizations. I believe AEMV members should be recognized as authorities.

In the field of exotic companion mammal care. Because veterinary students are the future of the Association, I believe the AEMV should move toward the development of a Student Chapter program. Finally, I want to continue to make our annual Conference the leading source for quality Exotic Companion Mammal continuing education.