Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians

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Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians

Membership in ARAV is open to veterinarians and other professional persons, technicians, and students associated with the field of h**petology.

Visit our webpage for more information at www.arav.org. Members: For discussion of interesting cases and member questions, please visit and join our Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_130606010355645&ap=1

10/13/2026

HAPPENING TONIGHT at 8PM EST!!!! October H**p Happy Hour! 🦎 🎉

Please join us for an evening with Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney where she will give a lecture on the Regeneration Powers of Reptiles.

Let us dive into the science of this reptilian "superpower" and discover what these incredible animals can teach us about tissue repair, healing, and the future of regenerative medicine!

When: Oct 13, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/7BLRsfqHS3qdS7jO8UciYA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

10/09/2026

🦎 Get involved with ARAV!

ARAV has openings on several committees, and we’d love to have you involved! Committees are a great way to contribute to the organization, connect with fellow h**p veterinarians, and help shape the future of our field.

Interested in finding a committee that’s a good fit for you? Check out the latest H**pblerp in your inbox for more information about our committees and how to sign up.
Come get involved and be part of the ARAV community! 💚

**pVet **petology

10/07/2026

🎉 Welcome to the ARAV Board of Directors!

Please join us in welcoming our newest ARAV Board of Directors members:
📝 Dr. Lauren Gawel, Secretary
🦎 Dr. Iain Cope, Member-At-Large
🐢 Dr. Sofía la Rocca, Member-At-Large

We’re excited to have Lauren, Iain, and Sofía joining the Board and bringing their experience, ideas, and enthusiasm to ARAV. Thank you for stepping up to serve our community!

Welcome to the team! 👏

**pVet **petologicalMedicine

10/05/2026

Interested in discussing recent publications with new colleagues? Looking for a way to connect virtually with peers in the realm of h**p medicine?

🦎ARAV is conducting a survey to schedule a monthly journal club for individuals interested in discussing the latest publications in various journals related to exotics and h**petological medicine.

🐍 Sources for journal club material include:
- Journal of H**petological Medicine and Surgery
- Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
- Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
- Journal of Wildlife Diseases
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Journal of Veterinary Research
- Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
- Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association
- Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice
- Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
- Veterinary Ophthalmology

Plus, H**p husbandry/enrichment articles from Reptiles Magazine, Exotics Keeper Magazine, and the Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

🐊 Please scan the QR code or use the link below to fill out the interest form!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck8uoIHX5dHkEcZ3Om73kWmwSSSKN-6t8IaOocQjKANCIKhw/viewform

09/30/2026

During Exotic365 Philadelphia ARAV raised over $25,000 for our Research and Conservation Grants! 🦎🎉

Thank you to all our silent auction donations and bidders. With your support we can make contributions to the greater scientific community in supporting these research efforts.

The funds go towards our:

🐢 ARAV Research & Conservation Grant
💚 To advance programs for preventative medicine, husbandry, and scientific research in the field of veterinary medicine dealing with reptiles and amphibians.
💚 To promote the conservation and humane treatment of all reptilian and amphibian species through education, captive breeding and preservation of reptilian and amphibian habitats.

🐸 ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant
💚 To advance and support conservation of reptiles and amphibians locally, nationally and internationally
💚 To promote the conservation of all reptilian and amphibian species and their ecosystems through education, captive breeding and preservation of reptilian and amphibian habitats

To learn more on how you can donate or apply visit: https://arav.org/grants/

09/28/2026

October H**p Happy Hour is here! 🦎 🎉

Please join us for an evening with Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney where she will give a lecture on the Regeneration Powers of Reptiles.

Join us for a dive into the science of this reptilian "superpower" and discover what these incredible animals can teach us about tissue repair, healing, and the future of regenerative medicine!

When: Oct 13, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7BLRsfqHS3qdS7jO8UciYA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

09/23/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Lionel Schilliger, recipient of the 2026 RAVE Award! 🦎

ZooMed and ARAV are proud to recognize Dr. Schilliger, DVM, EBVS European Specialist in H**petological Medicine and Surgery, DABVP (Reptile and Amphibian Practice), for his outstanding contributions to h**petological medicine.

A longtime active member of ARAV, Dr. Schilliger is internationally recognized for his expertise in reptile medicine, particularly cardiology and ultrasound. Throughout his career, he has shared his knowledge through international conferences, workshops, masterclasses, scientific publications, and mentorship of ECZM residents in h**petological medicine and surgery.

His dedication to advancing reptile and amphibian medicine and supporting the next generation of specialists has made a lasting impact on our field.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Schilliger on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

**petologicalMedicine **pVet

09/21/2026

🎓🦎 H**pVet 2026 certificates are on their way!

To everyone who joined us for H**pVet 2026, thank you for being part of the course and for bringing your questions, curiosity, and enthusiasm to five days of reptile and amphibian medicine. We hope you found the course useful and took away plenty of new knowledge for your work and studies.

📩 Course certificates have now been sent by email to all participants. Be sure to check your inbox!

Thank you again for being part of H**pVet 2026. We hope to see you again next year! 🐍🐢

**pVet **pVet2026 **pMedicine

09/19/2026

EXOTIC 365 Recap!! 🎉🦎🐸🐢

Thank you to all our ARAV members for joining us this year at Exotic 365!

We had so many incredible ARAV speakers sharing great information on our beloved h**p species. It was inspiring to see so many passionate people connect over their love to promote the best care for these animals. We also had some h**p-tastic items this year for our auction!

We hope you can join us again next year for EXOTIC 365 2027 in Indianapolis!

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