Why stop with the good news now? Thanks to a partnership between Pfizer Animal Health and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, hundreds of veterinary students attending AVMA-accredited veterinary schools will receive $2,500 scholarships annually through 2012.
The scholarships are designed to address veterinary student debt, ease the shortage of food animal and rural veterinarians in the [...] Read more
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, Outreach, Workforce Issues
Our profession is full of people who deserve recognition for their contributions to both animal and human health. And odds are good that you know a few of them. So why not nominate someone for one of the AVMA’s many annual awards?
For years, the AVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation have presented awards to [...] Read more
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Convention, General, Leadership, Volunteering
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
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
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
Dear Colleagues,
AVMA@Work is going interactive!
You might recall responding to a recent survey we sent to AVMA@Work subscribers asking for your input on the e-newsletter and how we might improve it to better meet your needs. Well, about a third of you indicated that you’d like to be able to comment on what’s included in AVMA@Work, [...] Read more
Categories: Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, Leadership, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Technicians
Dear Colleagues,
It’s been said that the first day of spring is one thing … and the first spring day is another.
Well, spring is expected to officially arrive Thursday … with the occurrence of the vernal equinox – even though it may be weeks before we become true believers that winter has finally checked out for [...] Read more
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Education and Student Matters, JAVMA, One Health, Outreach, Scientific Issues, Volunteering
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