1.                Student Member:  Any student meeting the full-time student status at any accredited, degree-awarding college or university.  Student members do not hold board or officer positions, and do not vote in association elections.   DUES:  $25.00 USD Annually

2.                 Associate Member:  Any individual possessing a four-year (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university, or an employee of an agency or organization involved in research, education, or investigation of animal crime, neglect, and cruelty.  Any individual serving as a consultant to a private or public agency or organization involved in the investigation of animal crime, neglect, and cruelty.  Associate members have voting privileges.  DUES: $50.00 USD Annually

3.                 Full Member:  Any individual possessing a DVM, Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or any individual with a Master’s degree (MS) AND three years directly applicable experience in the investigation of cases of animal crime, neglect, and cruelty.  To be considered for appointment for full membership, the individual must submit an application for full membership to the Officers of the IVFSA and submit two letters of recommendation from individuals currently serving as Full Members, Officers, or Directors at the time of the request.  Full members have voting privileges.  DUES: $125.00 Annually

       Dues are paid annually on January 1st, those not paid prior to March 31st are past due.

                     To obtain a membership application for the IVFSA; CLICK HERE