The Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine/L’association canadienne de la médecine des animaux de laboratoire (CALAM/ACMAL) is a national association that represents the interests of Canadian laboratory animal veterinarians. CALAM/ACMAL is a small and supportive group consisting of veterinarians who work in academic, government, pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors. Membership in CALAM/ACMAL provides an opportunity for laboratory animal veterinarians to network with colleagues across the country and share professional interest.
Membership is open to licensed veterinarians either working in the field or with a keen interest in laboratory animal medicine. Applications must be endorsed by one CALAM/ACMAL member in good standing.
Membership benefits:
- Subscription to the quarterly newsletter Interface (electronic)
- CALAM/ACMAL discussion group membership (limited to members only, tap into expertise within the field).
- CALAM/ACMAL Luncheon (held during the annual symposium of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science / Association canadienne pour la science des animaux de laboratoire (CALAS/ACSAL.)
- Salary Survey (participate in survey and receive this critical document, which tracks current salaries in the field in Canada)
- Attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Full voting privileges (except student members)
- Access to the “Members Only” section of the website
- Annual membership directory
Annual Membership Dues
Please note: Only RENEWAL of individual and student memberships can be paid online. All NEW memberships, as well as all INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS must be paid by cheque or money order, accompanied by the completed application form indicated below.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: $75.00
NEW Members: Please complete the Individual or Student Membership Form 2012 and submit with your payment to the address indicated.
RENEW Individual Membership: CALAM/ACMAL members have the option of paying online, or completing the Individual or Student Membership Form 2012 and mailing your payment to the address indicated.
Membership privileges include:
- Full voting privileges
- Annual membership directory
- Attendance at AGM
- Annual CALAM/ACMAL luncheon
- Interface newsletter
Privileges as indicated above.
