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Achieve your personal goals with help from AVMA
AVMA has many resources to help veterinarians thrive in our personal lives. They range from budgeting and wellbeing tools to discounts on…
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The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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AVMA Vice President 2.0
Dr. Grace Bransford’s second year as AVMA vice president will look a lot different than the first. The AVMA Board of Directors in July voted to make…
Wellbeing resources for veterinary professionals
The wellbeing of veterinary professionals remains a top priority for our profession and a key priority of the AVMA. Here are resources to help.
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2018 elected AAAS fellows include veterinary faculty
Seven faculty at U.S. veterinary colleges are among 417 fellows chosen this past year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,…
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Model practice act goes before HOD again
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider revisions to the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act and two policies on antimicrobials during its regular…
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Purdue to build new veterinary teaching hospital
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is moving forward with plans to build a new, $108 million veterinary teaching hospital.
Student Financial Resources
Find Financial Resources for veterinary students such as: how to create a realistic budget, what vet students should know about student loans and…
Rabies
Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing tens of thousands of people every year. These AVMA resources help veterinarians educate pet owners…
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APVMA helps undergraduates realize their future
The American Preveterinary Medical Association wants to be part of the process for more students looking to join the veterinary profession.
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Chart of the month: Shifting demand for veterinarians
Editor's Note: This post kicks off a new feature on the AVMA@Work blog. Every month, we'll feature a chart, graph, or infographic to illustrate…
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SAVMA membership is open to any full-time student currently enrolled in a program of study leading directly to a professional veterinary degree,…
Canine influenza: Veterinary resources
Review how to recognize, diagnose, and prevent canine influenza, a highly contagious infection caused by two specific influenza A viruses.
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Safety first
Resources for veterinarians that discuss workplace safety abound, but information on protecting oneself from violent crime is in short supply.
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Seoul National University granted accreditation
A Korean proverb says 10 years should be enough time to change the shape of a mountain.
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Fix by Five campaign aims to reduce cat overpopulation
The conventional wisdom is that cats should be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age. The Fix by Five campaign challenges that assumption, aiming to…
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The AVMF gives $10,000 to Nebraska VMA for flood relief, PetSmart Charities is offering grants to improve access to care, and more
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The AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association team up each year to co-sponsor national Check the Chip Day
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Ergen, Knapp elected to AVMA Board
The AVMA Board of Directors will seat two new district directors this summer.
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AVMA teaches advocacy in symposium
Professional advocates taught veterinary leaders how to work with people in power and spread their message to the public.
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Understanding, enticing pet owner spending
Veterinarians can take a larger portion of the pet products market, according to lecturers at a recent AVMA conference.
Student AVMA Executive Board
Connect with volunteer leaders of the Student AVMA's (SAVMA) executive board. New officer-elects are elected at SAVMA Symposium and AVMA Convention…
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Tuition transparency back up for discussion
Almost a fifth of veterinary graduates in 2018 accrued a quarter-million dollars' worth of educational debt or more.