The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science offers education, certification, publications, and other resources for animal care professionals.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
(AALAS)
9190 Crestwyn Hills Drive
Memphis, TN, 38125-8538
Tel: (901) 754-8620
Fax: (901) 753-0046
Email: info@aalas.org
https://www.aalas.org
The American Federation of Government Employees provides legal representation, education, and other services for federal and D.C. government workers.
American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO
(AFGE)
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-1528
Tel: (202) 737-8700
Email: Questions@afge.org
https://www.afge.org
The American Veterinary Medical Association protects, promotes, and advances the veterinary profession.
American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA)
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4360
Tel: (800) 248-2862
Fax: (847) 925-1329
https://www.avma.org
The International Boarding & Pet Services Association offers business resources, education, and legislative support for the pet care services industry.
International Boarding & Pet Services Association
(IBPSA)
Tel: (877) 318-8172
Email: membership@ibpsa.com
https://www.ibpsa.com
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters offers education, certification, and industry standards for pet sitting professionals.
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
(NAPPS)
PO Box 362
Huron, OH, 44839-0362
Tel: (856) 439-0324
Email: NAPPS@petsitters.org
https://petsitters.org
The National Dog Groomers Association of America offers education, certification, and other resources for dog groomers.
National Dog Groomers Association of America
(NDGAA)
Email: groomer@akc.org
https://nationaldoggroomers.com
Pet Sitters International provides education, business resources, certification, and other resources for pet sitters.
Pet Sitters International
(PSI)
PO Box 457
Pfafftown, NC, 27040
Tel: (336) 983-9222
Email: info@petsit.com
https://www.petsit.com
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers education and various opportunities for students interested in wildlife, nature, plants, science, and water and air quality.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20240-0001
Tel: (800) 344-9453
https://www.fws.gov
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