Federal  Veterinarians  often  work  in  widely  dispersed  areas  with  little  contact  for  sharing  ideas,  working  through  problems, or  even  just  sharing  experience  to  see  if  others  are  seeing  the  same  things.    Jump  on our  members  only Facebook  group  and  follow  the  discussions  or  add  a  topic  of  your  own.    Or  join  a  webinar  and  learn  and interact with  your  fellow  colleague.

Having  a  mentor  is  a  great way  to  advance  your  career.    Agency  mentoring  programs  are  sometimes  too close  to  home  to  feel  comfortable.    Find  a  colleague in  another  Agency  to  discuss  your career  goals.    Register  for  our  webinars  on  career  development.    Learn  about  the  SES  Core  Qualifications  and  how  you  can  gain  experience  to  meet them.

We make lifelong  learning  easy,  accessible,  and  free  from  the  comfort  of  your  home.   We  have  reenergized  the  American  Academy  of  Veterinary Preventative  Medicine  with  monthly  webinars  on  topics  of interest  related  to  your  work  in  public  pactice.      

Often  our  work location  and  committments  restrict  the  opportunities  to  take  on  leadership  roles.    You can build your skills and resume by volunteering  to lead a NAFV  Committee  or to be a NAFV coordinator.     Demonstrate  your  leadership  qualities as  a   NAFV  coordinator  and  host  face  to  face  or virtual  meeting  with your  colleagues.   Lead  an  interagency  policy  team  to  further  the  role  and  status  of  public  practice. Topics could include veterinary loan  repayment programs,  food  safety  or, communicable disease  outbreaks  threatening  the  human  and  animal  populations  of  the United  State  and  the  world.

Collectively  we  are  1,700 individual voices  speaking  as  one   on  whatever   topic  you  decide  is  important.    The  NAFV  voice  has  no  limits,  we  represent  you  in  the  halls  of  Congress,  and  with Department  and  Agencies;  we  do  that  in  collaboration with  partner  associations that  carry  clout  and  influence  with the  people  that  make  the  decisions.   Don't  let  your concerns  and  ideas have  only  one  voice—share them, multiply them and  have  it rise  to  a  level  where  it  will  be  heard,  and  changes  possibly  implemented. 

Federal  veterinarians are the  unsung  heroes  in  the  federal  community.    Your  work impacts  the  lives  of  everyone  living  in  the  United  States  and  the  world.   Help I Form others by advocating  for yourself  and  fellow  federal  veterinarians  by  being  an  active  member of  NAFV.