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As easy as A-V-M-A

September 23rd, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
You’ve heard of the “Easy Button,” haven’t you? You know, that ubiquitous advertising slogan by Staples? Heck, you might have bought your own Easy Button, and if you did, chances are it’s still sitting on someone’s desk somewhere.
The idea behind the marketing slogan is to convince customers looking for office supplies that going the [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Councils and Committees, Education and Student Matters, Food Animals, General, International Issues, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues

 

A National Treasure

July 23rd, 2009

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

 

When Red Flags Rise

April 23rd, 2009

Dear Colleagues,
When you do business with someone, you expect them to protect your personal information, like your driver’s license, credit card and Social Security number. Your clients expect the same from you.
Protecting Your Clients
That’s why the Federal Trade Commission, in an effort to create and promote a “culture of security,” is implementing the Red Flags [...] Read more

Categories: Advocacy, Animal Health, Companion Animals, Continuing Education, Convention, Disaster Preparedness, International Issues, Leadership, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics

 

AVMA Ed Arrives

December 16th, 2008

Dear Colleagues,
You asked for it. You got it.
So many of you indicated in surveys that you were looking for online continuing education opportunities that we couldn’t stand idly by. So we kicked it into high gear and are thrilled to tell you that AVMA Ed is now only a few key strokes away.
AVMA Ed, which [...] Read more

Categories: Continuing Education, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics

 

Salaries and Service

November 13th, 2008

Dear Colleagues,
As veterinarians, we rely on countless resources to provide animals the best possible care. Take a moment to think about where we’d be without safer drugs and anesthetics, the arthroscope, or ultrasound, MRI and CT technology.
We’re in the resource business here at the AVMA, as well. We’re always looking for new ways to help [...] Read more

Categories: Animal Health, Companion Animals, Food Animals, One Health, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Volunteering

 

AVMA Collections Debuts

April 16th, 2008

Dear Colleagues,
Do you hear it? New Orleans beckons. The clanging bell of the St. Charles Avenue street car is calling. The musicians at Preservation Hall are tuning their instruments. A wisp of sultry sea air is settling over an outdoor patio, where your friends are waiting for you to pull up a chair and join [...] Read more

Categories: Convention, Education and Student Matters, JAVMA, Veterinary Economics

 

Demographics and Damages

December 12th, 2007

Dear Colleagues,
Wow! What a response. Thousands of you are now active subscribers to AVMA@Work. Dr. DeHaven and I want to applaud you for showing such a strong interest in your Association’s activities. Thanks for signing up and staying informed. Now how about telling a friend? Click here to forward this month’s issue to your colleagues.
December [...] Read more

Categories: Companion Animals, Continuing Education, Education and Student Matters, Outreach, Veterinarian Resources, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues