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
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,
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,
You’ve seen mentions in previous issues of AVMA@Work about our new emphasis on animal welfare issues and the roles veterinarians play on what can often be a crowded stage, sometimes filled with conflict and contentious dialogue. It’s safe to say that you’re going to be seeing more of these items in the future, as [...] Read more
Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Food Animals, Outreach, Policies and Governance, Volunteering
Dear Colleagues,
Say hello to your first issue of AVMA@Work, a monthly e-letter bringing you news and updates about the goings-on at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois and in Washington, D.C. Dr. DeHaven and I hope AVMA@Work enlightens you as an individual member and strengthens the AVMA as a whole as we work toward our common [...] Read more
Categories: Advocacy, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, International Issues, One Health, Policies and Governance, Veterinary Technicians
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