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AVMA Message Hits Times Square JumboTron

January 26th, 2012 by AVMA@Work Editor

It isn’t often that the AVMA makes a splash in Times Square, but we can now say that we’ve arrived. The AVMA and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant collaborated on a public-service announcement that is airing on the CBS JumboTron Super Screen in the Big Apple. The message? That improper disposal of medications can be harmful to [...]

Categories: Drugs and Vaccines, Environmental Issues, One Health, Outreach

 

AVMA@Work Blogs: Your 24/7 Online Resource

January 26th, 2012 by AVMA@Work Editor

From animal welfare issues to the state of veterinary economics, our AVMA bloggers have you – and the issues – covered. Our team of 22 bloggers continues to grow as the association constantly looks for ways to keep you better informed about what we do and why we do it.  An added benefit of reading [...]

Categories: Outreach, Website

 

Content is King, but Apparently So are Scantily-Clad Women

December 29th, 2011 by Dr. Kimberly May

If you’re involved in maintaining or monitoring a Facebook page for your clinic, a business, or even a club or organization, you’ve probably realized that social media is one of the best ways to connect with people. On the other hand, it can be incredibly demanding of your time. If you’re going to invest the [...]

Categories: Outreach, Veterinarian Resources

 

MyVeterinarian.com Pulls into Town

December 20th, 2011 by AVMA@Work Editor

MyVeterinarian.com is one of our newest member services designed to help you reach prospective clients who are looking for a veterinarian, whether they have moved to your area or if they might have acquired a new pet.  Launched back in February, MyVeterinarian.com is now home to more than 12,000 veterinary clinics and hospitals, and there’s [...]

Categories: Animal Health, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics

 

Webinars Explore AAHA-AVMA Pet Healthcare Guidelines

November 21st, 2011 by AVMA@Work Editor

The good news is that there have never been so many pets in our homes, providing families endless hours of joy and companionship. Our pets also benefit from the best veterinary doctors and technology ever available. Sadly, though, evidence shows that the health of our nation’s pets is declining. Many of them aren’t as healthy [...]

Categories: Animal Health, Business Issues, Canine, Client Materials, Companion Animals, Feline, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Veterinary Technicians

 

Pesticide Use and You

November 21st, 2011 by AVMA@Work Editor

We hate pests. Unfortunately, they love us. Whether we’re talking about flea and tick control in companion animals, or protecting livestock and the feed they eat, our clients look to us to help them tackle pest problems. It’s part of our job to do so responsibly.  In an effort to help you, your clients and [...]

Categories: Animal Health, Councils and Committees, Environmental Issues, Food Animals, Horses, One Health, Outreach, Scientific Issues, Veterinarian Resources, Wildlife

 

From AVMAtv to YouTube: Making the Switch

November 21st, 2011 by AVMA@Work Editor

Here at the AVMA, we’re always reviewing projects and products to see if they’re still relevant and aligned with the association’s strategic goals, and if they’re consistent with our core competencies. Is it still meeting our needs and those of our members? Have those needs changed, perhaps necessitating a new approach?  As a result of [...]

Categories: Client Materials, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Website