Know the facts about the proposed midlevel practitioner
Efforts are underway across the country to create a new veterinary “midlevel practitioner” overlapping the roles of veterinarians, veterinary…
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Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine
Colorado recently enacted two bills related to veterinary medicine: one dealing with telehealth and the other on scope of practice for veterinary…
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AVMA, Mars help strengthen veterinary team-client partnership with Positive Pet Care Guide
An industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, has developed a free resource that veterinary teams can use to help foster…
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Speak my language
Across the United States, people speak an estimated 350 different languages. According to Access to Care, a report from the Pet Health Equity Program…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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Q&A: Murtaugh aims to be 'visionary leader' for AVMA
Dr. Robert Murtaugh is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will fill…
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Putting the Positive Pet Care Guide into practice
The Positive Pet Care Guide is the result of an industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, aimed at strengthening the…
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Veterinarians encouraged to take telehealth for a spin
Telehealth and virtual care aren't a replacement but rather an extension of veterinary practice, said Dr. Michael Bailey, a veterinary radiologist and…
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AVMA pledges to 'vigorously defend' against expanding scope of practice
Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according…
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$2.8M grant to aid access to veterinary care
AlignCare is a three-year project that will provide community-based financial support so selected families' pets can receive basic care from enrolled…
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Home delivery, autoship important offerings for veterinary clients
A recent survey from Brakke Consulting looked at consumer preferences and behaviors in pet medicine purchasing, customer satisfaction with different…
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Veterinary care for all
Veterinary care for underserved populations was the central topic during the first Access to Veterinary Care Symposium, hosted by the Program for Pet…
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Survey: Pet owners prefer seeing their veterinarian in person
Most pet owners believe the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) should be established in-person rather than virtually, according to an…
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House asks for review of unlicensed practice
Dialogue in the AVMA House of Delegates about the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine led to two recommendations forwarded to the Board of…
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Making it easier to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
A new suite of resources from the AVMA will help you encourage your team and your clients to consider vaccination against COVID-19 within your…
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FDA creates guidance on informed consent for companion animal studies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced draft guidance that will help animal owners who are considering having their companion…
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Where to draw the line
In some areas of the country, rural veterinarians are struggling to maintain practice viability and client profitability
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AVMA Board chair addresses challenges to VCPR, advocacy efforts
Dr. Charles Lemme was elected chair of the AVMA Board of Directors this past July during AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver. About halfway through his…
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Veterinary technician, other staff members talk about pandemic experiences
Many clinics and hospitals are working through a backlog of appointments and patients in the past year. JAVMA News spoke with veterinary support staff…
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Government revises veterinary medical officer standards
To attract more veterinarians to positions in the federal government, the Office of Personnel Management has revised the qualification standards
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Court dismisses challenge to Texas in-person veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirement
A federal district court has again upheld provisions of a Texas veterinary practice act mandating that a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR)…
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COVID-19: New resources support your practice
Find more tools for communicating with clients, guidance for equine practitioners, a new webinar on temporary sheltering, and international…
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What's in a name?
Two years ago, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America formed the Veterinary Nurse Initiative coalition.
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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…