The AVMA’s newly formed Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee is expected to hold its first meeting this spring, kicking off an ambitious review of the many economic issues affecting veterinary medicine. The committee will advise the AVMA Executive Board as the association develops strategies to bolster the economic state of the profession. Specifically, the committee will: [...]
Categories: Councils and Committees, General, Veterinary Economics
In response to the ongoing challenges facing veterinary economics and veterinary medical education, the AVMA participated in an historic meeting at the North American Veterinary Conference earlier this month with the deans from our veterinary colleges. It was a lively and constructive gathering, bringing together the major players who are all trying to address the [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Education and Student Matters, Executive Board, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues
The year 2012 promises to be a turning point for the veterinary medical profession and the AVMA. As AVMA president, I spend a lot of time scheduling travel to regional, national and international meetings, as well as responding to e-mails. However, the majority of my time is spent listening to member concerns through a variety of methods [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Education and Student Matters, Veterinary Economics
As any of you know who attended the North American Veterinary Conference, it is a great meeting (although I must say I know you will also enjoy the AVMA convention even more in San Diego in August, but I could be a bit prejudiced!). I will highlight two specific events during my attendance at the NAVC . On Sunday, [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Education and Student Matters, Executive Board, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues
I am way overdue with updating you on my recent activities. I was home for a couple weeks over the holidays, which was very nice, but the calendar is fast filling up again! This is just a general column today. Specific trips will be posted separately. After 34 years in small animal practice in Wisconsin, [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Veterinary Economics
The year 2012 promises to be a turning point for the veterinary medical profession and the AVMA. I spend a lot of time scheduling travel to regional, national, and international meetings, and responding to e-mails. However, the majority of my time is spent listening to member concerns through a variety of methods and in thoughtful [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Continuing Education, Executive Board, Future Leaders, Policies and Governance, Veterinary Economics
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
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