State Advocacy Issue
Animal owners love their pets, and veterinarians love animals. But "guardian" is a legal term with significant legal implications and repercussions.
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Resource helps manage MSDS library
The AVMA has produced a flowchart to help veterinary practices manage their library of material safety data sheets for
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® accredits veterinary technology programs to ensure the quality of the…
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Humane transport of equines
The AVMA supports the use of best practices when transporting animals and therefore opposes the use of double-decked trailers to transport equines.
Biological terrorism and veterinary medicine in the United States
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association September 1, 2000 David A. Ashford, DVM, MPH, DSc; Thomas M. Gomez, DVM, MS; Donald…
Disposal of Unwanted Medications
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can help people and animals. But when used, stored, or disposed of wrongly, they can become harmful.
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Excellence in veterinary medicine
The AVMA conferred a number of awards in August during the AVMA Annual Convention in San Diego
International Veterinary Opportunities in Europe - SAVMA IVSA
International Opportunities for Veterinary Students SAVMA Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association - Europe
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Sesquicentennial summit to feature veterinary students
Veterinary students have a unique opportunity to vie for a chance at not only winning scholarship money but also being a
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What keeps you up at night?
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association recently conducted a survey about what keeps veterinary professionals awake at
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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 Congressional Science Fellows chosen
In May, the AVMA announced Drs. Tristan Colonius, Donald E. Hoenig, and Kaylee M. Myhre had been selected for the 2012-2013 AVMA Congressional Science…
Scholarship, loan repayment and forgiveness for veterinary medical student loans
Some veterinarians may be interested and may qualify for participation in a federal or state loan repayment program. Not every veterinarian will…
SAVMA Committees
Student AVMA committees which benefit Student AVMA members and represent student views to AVMA committees.
International Veterinary Experience Committee
The IVEC promotes the advancement of veterinary education and animal welfare throughout the world.
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Proposals address research, raw food, pharmacies, and more
Research, raw food, and pharmacies along with ethics, diagnostic terms, and animal welfare are among the issues on the agenda for the regular annual…
What is the AVMA doing to be more green?
We're doing more than just flashing "AVMA green" as the primary color in our palette. The American Veterinary Medical Association has a…
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Colorado's new dean comes from wildlife background
Dr. Mark D. Stetter, former head of The Walt Disney Co's. animal operations, will take over as dean at Colorado State University's College of…
Federal Regulation of Waste Disposal
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AAEP announces changes in governance, priorities
The American Association of Equine Practitioners announced its new strategic plan during the group's annual convention Nov. 18-22, 2011, in San…
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Human-animal bond to be emphasized at 2013 AVMA convention
A new partnership between the AVMA and the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations should strengthen continuing education…
AVMA Humane Award
Nomination Form—Deadline: February 1, 2016 This award is given annually to a non-veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the…
How to Participate in an IVSA Exchange Abroad - Information for U.S. Veterinary Students - SAVMA IVSA
International Exchange Opportunities for Veterinary Students SAVMA Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association How to…