VAI’s Forums & Societies are dynamic platforms that unite veterinary professionals, researchers, students, and thought leaders across India. These bodies foster collaboration, innovation, and advocacy—driving excellence in clinical practice, education, policy, and public health. Each forum and society is a pillar of VAI’s mission to build a resilient, inclusive, and globally benchmarked veterinary ecosystem under the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Clinical Practice Forums:
Dedicated to veterinarians involved in different fields of animal healthcare and practice.
Companion Animal Veterinarians Forum (CAVF)
For small animal practitioners focusing on pets, diagnostics, surgery, and preventive care.
Dairy Veterinarians Forum (DVF):
For professionals engaged in cattle, buffalo, and ruminant health, production, and welfare.
Poultry & Avian Veterinarians Forum (PAVF):
For experts in poultry farming, avian medicine, biosecurity, and disease control.
Equine Veterinarians Forum (EVF):
For veterinarians specializing in horse health, sports medicine, and equine industry needs.
Swine Veterinarians Forum (SVF):
For piggery practitioners, focusing on swine health, nutrition, and production systems.
Sheep & Goat Veterinarians Forum (SGVF):
For specialists working with goats and sheep in farming, disease management, and productivity.
Zoo & Wildlife Veterinarians Forum (ZWVF):
For veterinarians managing zoo, sanctuary, and free-ranging wildlife health and conservation.
Aquatic & Fisheries Veterinarians Forum (AFVF):
For professionals in aquaculture, fisheries, and aquatic animal health management.
Academics, Research & Innovation Forums:
For professionals advancing veterinary education, research, and technology.
Veterinary Academicians & Researchers Forum (VARF):
For academicians and researchers involved in teaching, research, and scientific innovations.
Technology & Innovation in Veterinary Sciences Forum (TIVF):
For members focusing on AI, biotechnology, digital tools, and precision livestock systems.
Ayurvedic & Ethnoveterinary Medicine Forum (AEVF):
For veterinarians researching traditional practices, herbal medicines, and integrative health.
Policy, Public Health & Industry Forums:
Focusing on veterinary roles in governance, industry, and One Health initiatives.
Public Health Veterinarians Forum (PHVF):
For professionals engaged in zoonoses, food safety, epidemiology, and One Health strategies.
Regulatory & Policy Veterinarians Forum (RPVF):
For those in administration, regulation, veterinary council affairs, and policymaking.
Pharmaceutical & Industry Veterinarians Forum (PIVF):
For veterinarians working in pharma, animal feeds, nutraceuticals, vaccine R&D, and corporate sectors.
Entrepreneurship & Start-up Veterinarians Forum (ESVF):
For veterinarians interested in practice development, agribusiness, and innovation-based startups.
One Health & Environmental Veterinarians Forum (OHEVF):
For professionals addressing the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
Community & Special Interest Forums:
Encouraging networking, inclusivity, and professional growth.
Women Veterinarians Forum (WVF):
To empower women in veterinary science, leadership, and clinical practice.
Women in Veterinary Leadership Forum
Celebrating and empowering women leaders in veterinary science. This forum promotes mentorship, visibility, and leadership development for women across academia, administration, and clinical practice.
Women in Clinical Practice Forum
A supportive network for women veterinarians in field and hospital settings. It addresses gender-specific challenges, safety, and professional growth with dignity and solidarity.
Women in Research & Education Forum
Highlighting the contributions of women in veterinary research and teaching. This forum fosters collaboration, recognition, and capacity building for female educators and scientists.
Young Veterinarians Forum (YVF)
For early-career professionals, offering mentorship, career guidance, and networking.
Youth & Student Wing:
Young Veterinary Professionals Forum
Connecting early-career veterinarians for mentorship, networking, and career development. This forum supports transitions from campus to clinic with confidence and clarity.
Internship, Skill Development & Start-up Forum
Empowering youth through hands-on training, entrepreneurship, and innovation. This forum links students and young professionals with internships, skill labs, and start-up ecosystems.
Veterinary Students Forum (VSF):
A platform for students to share ideas, training opportunities, and future career planning.
A vibrant platform for veterinary students to lead, learn, and innovate. This forum nurtures leadership, ethics, and sectoral awareness among future professionals.
Retired Veterinarians Forum (RVF):
For experienced professionals to share wisdom, mentorship, and continue contributing to the field.
Society for Veterinary Ayurveda & Homoeopathy:
Integrating traditional wisdom with modern veterinary science. This society explores evidence-based applications of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy in animal health and wellness.
Society for Laboratory Animal & Wildlife Medicine:
Focused on ethical research, conservation, and clinical care for lab animals and wildlife. This society supports training, policy, and field interventions for biodiversity and biomedical research.
Society for Food Safety & Zoonosis:
Ensuring safe food systems and zoonotic disease control. This society engages with veterinarians, public health experts, and regulators to safeguard consumer health and livestock productivity.
Indian Animal Hospital Association (IAHA)
Promotes standards, accreditation, and capacity building for veterinary hospitals and clinics across India.
Indian Association of Bovine Practitioners (IABP)
Dedicated to advancing cattle health, dairy practice, and bovine clinical excellence.
Indian Association of Feline Practitioners (IAFP)
India’s premier body for feline medicine, surgery, and welfare advocacy.
Indian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (IALAS)
Supports ethical research, lab animal care, and biomedical collaboration.
Forum of Asian Veterinary Professionals (FAVP)
A regional platform for veterinary professionals across Asia to share knowledge, policy, and innovation.
American Forum of Veterinarians of Indian Origin (AFVIO)
Connects Indian-origin veterinarians in North America for collaboration, mentorship, and outreach.
European Forum of Veterinarians of Indian Origin (EFVIO)
Strengthens professional ties and knowledge exchange among Indian veterinarians in Europe.
Indian Society for the Advancement of Veterinary Research (ISAVR)
Promotes cutting-edge research, publications, and scientific dialogue in veterinary sciences.
Indian Forum for Veterinary Medicine (IFVM)
Focuses on clinical medicine, therapeutics, and evidence-based veterinary practice.
Indian Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (IAVLD)
Advances diagnostic standards, lab accreditation, and disease surveillance.
Indian Animal Health Products Association (IAHPA)
Represents manufacturers and innovators in veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics.
Indian Livestock Industry Association (ILIA)
A national body supporting livestock entrepreneurs, integrators, and allied industry stakeholders.
Indian Association of Canine Practitioners (IACP)
A national forum for veterinarians specializing in dog medicine, surgery, behavior, and welfare.
Indian Forum of Veterinary Educators & Academicians (IFVEA)
A professional body for faculty members, researchers, and curriculum developers in veterinary colleges and universities.
Consortium of Veterinary Extension & AgriVet Scientists (COVEAS)
A collaborative platform for KVK experts, CU scientists, and field researchers working on livestock, One Health, and rural innovation.
Association of Field & Mobile Veterinary Officers (AFMVO)
Dedicated to veterinarians serving in mobile units, outreach camps, and emergency livestock services.
Veterinary Corps Forum of India (VCFI)
A professional and alumni network for veterinarians serving in the Army, paramilitary, and defence institutions.
Forum of Veterinary Social Practitioners & NGO Vets (FVSP-NGO)
A platform for veterinarians engaged in community health, animal welfare, disaster response, and development programs.
Indian Poultry Health & Production Association (IPHPA)
A national body for poultry veterinarians, integrators, hatchery consultants, and disease specialists.
Indian Society of Companion Animal Practitioners (ISCAP)
Focused on clinical excellence, diagnostics, and welfare in dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
Indian Wildlife & Exotics Veterinary Forum (IWEVF)
A specialized society for veterinarians working in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, forest departments, and conservation programs.