ISDVMA's objectives are :



• Actively promote and encourage the welfare and safety of the sled dog athlete.

• Provide and encourage education of veterinarians, mushers and handlers in all aspects of sled dog welfare and in the supportive treatment of sled dog.
• Encourage the close cooperation between all sled dog organizations.
• Support and encourage research and study for a better understanding of the racing sled dog.
• Encourage sled dog organizations to have at least one ISDVMA voting member in attendance while planning racing events and present during races.
• Support complete and accurate drug testing and permanent identification of racing sled dogs.
• Through the cooperation with race organizations, encourage continuity of race rules regarding the uses and prohibitions of treatments and medications during races.