Who We Are
Board certified veterinary toxicologists are a vital link in human and animal health. Veterinary toxicology ranges from biotoxins (natural chemicals produced by plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and phytoplankton) to the toxic effects of pharmaceuticals, feed additives, radiation, and environmental agents on animals and humans.
What We Do
The American Board of Veterinary Toxicology is a group of specially trained veterinarians that strive to inform and educate the public, private practice veterinarians and veterinary medical students about toxicologic hazards to pets, livestock and wildlife.
Learn More
To learn more about what the ABVT offers, download our brochure.
ABVT Subject of a Profile Series
The Profiles Series (www.profilesseries.com) has chosen the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology to be the subject of a documentary film describing the impact of the organization on veterinary medicine and human health.
The Profiles Series is hosted by Louis Gossett Jr. and is an award winning television series dedicated to showcasing the most important issues of the day. They showcase everything from the latest business and technology stories to the revolutionary medical and health issues. They also profile the new and exciting environmental solutions to current educational breakthroughs. In addition, they profile important CEOs and leading corporations creating tremendous positive impact on the world today.
The film production sites have been chosen and filming will begin in late June through July, 2009. The film will air on cable networks such as CNBC, Bravo and a variety of major cable networks as educational programming. It will also air in national syndication on the US Government’s Voice of America Television and as digital video on this website and on YouTube.
ABVT at SCAVMA
Diane Gerken, Diplomate of the ABVT, pauses for a few moments with the “Missouri” guys in front of the ABVT booth at the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) Symposium. SCAVMA was held at Ohio State University on March 26-29, 2009 in Columbus, OH.
ABVT welcomes two new diplomates!
Left to Right Back Row: Dr. Birgit Puschner, Davis, CA – Secretary-Treasurer; Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, Urbana, IL – 2008 Examination Committee Chair; Dr. Donna Mensching, Urbana, IL – New Diplomate; Dr. Tricia Talcott, Pullman, WA – outgoing president; Dr. Wayne Spoo, Pfafftown, NC – President. Front Row: Dr. Sharon Welch, Urbana, IL – New Diplomate.
2008 ABVT Service Award
The recipient of the ABVT 2008 Service Award was Dr. Patricia Talcott, Pullman, WA. Dr. Talcott received this award for her recent tenure as ABVT president and her longtime support and commitment to the ABVT.
Left to Right: Dr. Patricia Talcott, Pullman, WA – Service Award Recipient, Dr. Wayne Spoo, Pfafftown, NC – President.
Future ABVT Meetings
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American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Greensboro, NC; October 23-29, 2008.
- Society of Toxicology, Baltimore, MD; March 15-19, 2009.
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American Veterinary Medical Association, Seattle, WA; July 11-15, 2009.