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Answering clients’ questions about CIRDC
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is in the news, and clients understandably have questions. Here’s information you can share to…
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Brush up on oral health with JAVMA supplemental issue
The latest JAVMA supplement will help clinicians make evidence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations for a wide variety of oral pathologies…
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Just one thing: Developing leadership skills
Leadership is vital to any organization's success, and effective leadership requires professional development. It can take as little as 15 minutes to…
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Chart of the Month: Pet owners equate in-person visits with best care
Though some argue that a virtual VCPR would increase access to care, results of a new survey of pet owners overwhelmingly suggest otherwise.
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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Need CE? Check out the popular webinars of 2023
See what your colleagues are learning about. Here are some of this year's most-watched courses in the veterinary CE library on AVMA Axon®.
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Here’s one promising approach to address rural veterinary shortages
There are veterinarians who want to work in rural areas of America but are unable to do so—for financial reasons. The great news is that legislation…
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Solving today’s workforce challenges to ensure a bright future
Veterinary workforce issues didn’t start with the pandemic, but COVID’s disruption added to them, and the resulting burdens have put unnecessary…
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Clinical trial offers workshops to reduce burnout
Calling all independent practice leaders: If you’re looking for successful strategies to combat team burnout, an ongoing clinical trial sponsored by…
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Just one thing: Harnessing technology to bolster efficiency
Quite often the tools we’re already using have capabilities we haven’t yet tapped. Extending our use of this existing technology can offer a…
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President’s Column: To lead or not to lead?
The veterinary profession needs leaders, and the AVMA is here to help you continue building your leadership skills.
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Free guide helps pet owners be ready for emergencies
The AVMA has published an updated version of the popular disaster preparedness guide that helps pet owners be ready to safeguard companion animals in…
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Do your clients understand your full expertise?
The level of advanced training and education that veterinarians achieve may come as a surprise to some animal owners. AVMA’s president, Dr. Rena…
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How cultural sensitivity can improve client relations—and patient care
Being sensitive to clients' different cultural beliefs and practices helps us build trusting relationships that can improve patient care and make our…
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Advocacy just got more fun
Participation in veterinary advocacy is leveling up. With the AVMA’s Congressional Advocacy Network (CAN), every advocacy action you take now earns…
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Just announced: FTC chair to address AVMA business forum
The AVMA will welcome Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan to open the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum with a special…
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Key legislation approved to support animal drug development
The federal government has approved continued collection of user fees that support veterinary drug development—legislation that AVMA’s then-president…
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President’s Column: Solutions that shape success
Increasing your awareness of current market conditions can do wonders for your short- and long-term business strategy. One of the best ways to do that…
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AVMA initiatives support veterinary technicians and technologists
A new AVMA panel tasked with identifying ways to support veterinary technicians is ready to kick off its work. It’s just one of numerous AVMA…
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Chart of the Month: More veterinarians in the educational pipeline
The number of veterinarians entering the workforce can be anticipated to grow substantively over the next decade as the profession’s educational…
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Improve accessibility with universal design—Here’s how
Discover what you and your team can do to increase accessibility in your workplace—and how this can benefit people with and without disabilities.
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Just one thing: Link individual and team goals
Setting complementary goals for your veterinary practice and team members can foster motivation and empowerment, and spur creative solutions. Here's…
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Start your leadership journey with savings
The AVMA is offering $1,000 scholarships for 10 AVMA members to hone their skills at the 2024 Veterinary Leadership Conference.
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Veterinary technician student scholarship deadline approaching
Applications are due in early October for $2,000 educational scholarships offered for veterinary technician students by the American Veterinary…
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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…