The American Veterinary Medical Foundation does a lot of great things for animals and the veterinary community. From offering financial assistance in times of disaster and emergency, to funding veterinary scholarships and animal-health studies, the AVMF’s efforts span the spectrum of veterinary philanthropy. The foundation’s efforts wouldn’t be possible without the generous financial support of [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Animal Health
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 [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, General
Kudos to a member of the family – the American Veterinary Medical Foundation – for reaching new heights. As a matter of fact, you can’t get any higher. Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in the country, recently awarded the AVMF four stars for the foundation’s sound fiscal management, and commitment to accountability and transparency. [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Our Oath in Action project, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, is one way for us – the veterinary community – to lend a hand to those dedicated people who operate our nation’s animal shelters and provide hope to those animals that so desperately need it. This year, as we gather [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Convention, Volunteering
We’ve received several inquiries recently from our members and the public asking how they can help in the wake of this week’s severe weather and tornadoes. The National Weather Service has called yesterday’s severe weather a “historic tornado outbreak”. Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia all had severe weather—with some of the worst weather in Alabama [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Disaster Preparedness
We’ve received a lot of requests from our members, as well as pet owners, asking what’s being done in Japan and how they can help. Our hearts go out to all of those affected by last month’s 9.0 earthquake and following tsunamis. As if the earthquake and tsunamis weren’t enough—this response has been complicated by [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Disaster Preparedness, International Issues
The AVMA relies on a dedicated cadre of about 600 volunteers who help us set policy, govern the association and represent the interests of the more than 81,500 veterinarians who are members of your association. Our philanthropic arm, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, is no different. And the foundation is looking to expand its volunteer [...]
Categories: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, Volunteering
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