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AVMA president-elect candidates look to future
This July, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect a new AVMA president-elect.
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Moving on
Dr. Ron DeHaven intended on overseeing day-to-day operations as the AVMA’s chief executive officer for five years at most.
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AVMA convention attendees stay plugged in
AVMA Virtual Convention 2021, held July 29-Aug. 1, took place online for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic and offered the…
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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…
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Enhancing utilization of veterinary technicians highlights House of Delegates meeting
Members of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) helped usher in an exciting start to the new year during their meeting last week in Chicago. It was a…
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Board approves action items in Denver
Posted on August 15, 2003 Steps taken to assist with state challenges, analyze concept of independent educational assessment program The…
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Childers pledges AVMA presidency to unity
Unity is 'cornerstone of our great profession' posted August 15, 2005 Dr. Henry E. Childers formally dedicated his term as AVMA…
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From training to response: 20 years of VMAT
The AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams are enhancing their training component through the establishment of VMAT U, which debuted during the AVMA…
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Liaisons, representation, and sponsorships decided
AVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD Liaisons, representation, and sponsorships decided Following is a summary of the…
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Brandt takes office; strikes note of continuity
Brandt takes office; strikes note of continuity
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Quammen anticipates role as AVMA vice president
As the upcoming new AVMA vice president, Dr. Jennifer Quammen hopes to strengthen collaboration between the AVMA and veterinary academia.
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Learning the ropes
Student AVMA President Ricci A. Karkula is a third-year student at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
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Certificate in the works for veterinary first responders
To fill the gap in training at the local level for veterinary disaster response, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation board of directors voted…
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Pivot or perish: Veterinary leaders talk industry trends
E-commerce, telemedicine, and other innovations. Technology is the future, but at the same time, it can never replace the human touch.
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Statistics shed light on international education
NAVLE statistics show that many of the graduates from some of the biggest foreign institutions are U.S. citizens.
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SAVMA supports competencies study
Veterinary students gathered this past March for the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held at Louisiana State University.
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Busy times, stress for veterinarians during pandemic
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed how busy their practices are now, concerns they have for keeping themselves and their staff healthy, how to…
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Policy addresses use of elephant guides, tethers
A new AVMA policy describes the appropriate use of guides and tethers as training and management tools for elephants—and condemns
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Economic resolution to be implemented, policy on AVMA elections revised
The Executive Board approved a recommendation from Dr. Gary Bullard, chair of the House Advisory Committee, implementing a resolution regarding the…
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Unity key to veterinarians' strength, Kornegay says
Dr. Kornegay, the sole announced candidate for the position on the ballot that will be voted on by the AVMA House of Delegates in Seattle
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Reflecting on a remarkable year
It’s been a very good year. As I wrap up my year as AVMA president, I couldn’t be more proud of all that the AVMA has accomplished on behalf of AVMA…
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Lobbying firm will assist AVMA's Washington office
The efforts of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division to advance the Association's federal legislative agenda during the 110th Congress will be…
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AVMA offers well-being, suicide prevention resources
The AVMA has been doing a lot of work with an emphasis on well-being—both public facing and behind the scenes—on behalf of veterinary professionals…