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An Online Bonanza

November 18th, 2009

When we launched AVMA@Work back in the fall of 2007, we did so because we had heard from many of our members that they wanted to know more about what the AVMA does for them. Apart from convention, insurance and our journals, you asked, what’s the bang for my membership buck?
Well, you didn’t stop there. [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Convention, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Drugs and Therapeutics, Executive Board, Food Animals, General, International Issues, JAVMA, Leadership, One Health, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Scientific Issues, Workforce Issues

 

‘Chipping’ In

October 21st, 2009

In keeping with a “more-information-is-better” theme, our Communications and Membership and Field Services divisions, with an assist from the AVMA Council on Veterinary Service, also recently updated our microchipping backgrounder and FAQ. There’s been a lot of great information coming out over the past few years that fills a lot of the gaps about what [...] Read more

Categories: Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Councils and Committees, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources

 

As easy as A-V-M-A

September 23rd, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
You’ve heard of the “Easy Button,” haven’t you? You know, that ubiquitous advertising slogan by Staples? Heck, you might have bought your own Easy Button, and if you did, chances are it’s still sitting on someone’s desk somewhere.
The idea behind the marketing slogan is to convince customers looking for office supplies that going the [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Councils and Committees, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, General, International Issues, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues

 

AVMA@Work August 2009

August 25th, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
It’s rarely safe – or smart – to stand on the sidelines when the situation calls for action. When veterinary medicine is in the crosshairs or when the health and welfare of our nation’s animals and people may be at risk, we need to act. Indeed, it is our duty to act.
Two recent situations [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Drugs and Therapeutics, Executive Board, Food Animals, General, Leadership, Policies and Governance, Scientific Issues, Volunteering, Workforce Issues

 

A National Treasure

July 23rd, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
A little more than a week ago, I assumed the role of president of your AVMA. I am deeply honored to represent you, your interests and the veterinary profession in the coming year.
I also ask for your help. These are challenging times, and our profession is not immune from those challenges, whether they’re rooted [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Convention, Disaster Preparedness, Education and Student Matters, Executive Board, Food Animals, General, International Issues, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues

 

From Paris to Pike Place

June 26th, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
Even as our global population rises, our world is getting smaller. International travel by both people and animals from all corners of the world occurs every hour of every day, bringing both into contact with each other.
A Call to Action
While such rapid movement has increased global trade and has helped build powerful economies in [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Convention, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, General, International Issues, Leadership, One Health, Outreach, Scientific Issues, Workforce Issues

 

Convention ‘09

May 20th, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
Got something on your mind? Any thoughts about the state of the AVMA and the veterinary profession?
Well, our Annual Convention is right around the corner, and this gathering of veterinary leaders from around the country presents you with a great opportunity to let your voice be heard.
The AVMA relies on the many viewpoints from [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Convention, Councils and Committees, Disaster Preparedness, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, International Issues, Leadership, One Health, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Veterinarian Resources, Volunteering, Workforce Issues