The WSAVA is a global community of more than 390,000 veterinarians worldwide drawn from our 113 member associations. Together, we are working to advance the health and welfare of companion animals throughout the world and to speak on behalf of companion animal veterinarians globally. In support of our mission our core activities are based around four key pillars:

• The advancement of companion animal welfare.
• The creation of globally relevant ‘Standardization Guidelines’ in key areas of veterinary care.
• The provision of continuing education (CE) for companion animal veterinarians globally
• Increasing understanding of the importance of companion animals in the One Health movement.