AAHA Board of Directors notice of position vacancies
Position vacancies and additional information
The application process for the 2024/2025 fiscal year will open on January 15th, 2024 and close on February 23rd, 2024.
Vacancies:
For 2024/2025 applications we are currently seeking two committed and experienced individuals to join our Board of Directors: one licensed veterinarian to serve as Vice President and one licensed veterinarian to serve as a Director. These are voluntary, unpaid positions that require passion for AAHA and a willingness to contribute your expertise to drive our strategic initiatives. While this position does not offer financial compensation, it provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary industry and contribute to the success of our organization.
Qualifications:
Vice President
The Vice President must each be a licensed veterinarian who was an Accredited Practice Team Member for no less than three (3) consecutive years at least six (6) months prior to their accession to the office of Vice-President (or President-Elect, as applicable).
Director
Each Director must have been an Accredited Practice Team Member for at least three years immediately preceding election. Directors must be those individuals committed to achieve the mission and objectives of the Association and should reflect a range of skills and diversity, including but not limited to diversity of thought, background, geography, and practice type.
Terms:
Vice President
The President Elect and the Vice President shall each serve until the next annual member meeting or until the installation of their successors, at which time the President-Elect shall become President, to serve as President until the next annual conference or until the installation of a successor.
Director
Each Director may serve up to a total of three terms. The first term shall be for one year, the second term for two years and the third term for three years. Such terms shall be in addition to any unexpired term to which the director may have been elected. Terms of directors shall begin and end at the conclusion of each annual member meeting or until the installation of their successors.
Time commitment:
Board members are expected to:
- attend face-to-face board meetings three times per year
- attend virtual board meetings four times per year
- attend and engage with members at AAHA's annual conference
- participate in telephone conference calls as scheduled
- maintain regular communication via email and online portal
How to Apply:
Please send your application package to Caroline Parsons at [email protected] by EOD Friday February 23rd. Application package will include four items: a signed AAHA Accreditation Certification form, a resume, a Competency Self Assessment and a letter of intent or cover letter to seek a board position.
If you have any questions please feel free to email us
Download AAHA Accreditation Certification 2024