Who exactly is the AVMA? You are, of course, and you have lots of stories to tell. That’s why we recently introduced “I am AVMA,” a campaign that allows our members to tell – in their own words – how AVMA membership benefits them and the profession.
We tend to share the benefits of AVMA membership [...] Read more
Categories: Advocacy, Convention, Councils and Committees, Education and Student Matters, Executive Board, General, Leadership, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Technicians, Volunteering
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
When we launched AVMA Ed – our online continuing education service – back in December, we knew it would be popular, and we were committed to improving it along the way. Now, after more than 1,400 courses have been purchased since its inception, AVMA Ed will be even better thanks to improved audio and video [...] Read more
Categories: Continuing Education, Convention, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Technicians
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,
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
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
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