I. ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
A. ACTIVE MEMBERS
1. Active members must be currently employed OR have been employed for a minimum of 2 years in full
 or part-time capacity as a zoo veterinary technician in a zoological park, aquarium, or wildlife facility.
2. Active members must meet any one of the following educational or experience criteria:
a.  Associate of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology.
b.  State or national certification as a veterinary technician or allied health field.
c.  Two (2) years experience working in the area of zoo veterinary technology as
     certified by the supervising veterinarian.
3. Active members in good standing shall, upon remittance of dues established by the Association, enjoy
    all rights and privileges of the Association, including participation in meetings, voting, and holding office 
    provided in the constitution and by-laws.  Active members shall receive all publications distributed by the
    Association other than the proceedings of the annual meetings.
4. Applications for active membership shall be made upon a form furnished by the Association.  This 
    application shall be filed with the Secretary.
B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
1. An Associate member is any individual who meets the educational requirements of active membership
    but is not currently employed in a zoological park, aquarium or wildlife facility in the area of veterinary
    technology.
 
2. Associate members in good standing shall, upon remittance of dues established by the Association, 
    enjoy all rights and privileges of the Association as enjoyed by Active members except that no Associate
    members shall hold an elective office.
3. Application for associate membership shall be made upon a form furnished by the Association.  This
    application shall be filed with the Secretary.
C. SUBSCRIBING MEMBERS
1. A subscribing member is any technical or non-technical person interested in exotic or zoo veterinary
    technology.
2. Application for membership in this category shall be made upon a form furnished by the Association
    and shall be filed with the Secretary.
3. Each Subscribing member shall pay annual dues as established by the Association.
4. Subscribing members will receive all publications of the Association except a copy of the annual 
    proceedings.
D. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
1. An Institutional member is any facility or institution, technical or non-technical, interested in exotic or
    zoo veterinary technology.
2. Application for membership in this category shall be made upon a form furnished by the Association
    and shall be filed with the Secretary.
3. Institutional members shall pay annual dues as established by the Association
 
4. Institutional members will receive all publications of the Association including a copy of the annual
    proceedings.