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AVMA governance goes under the microscope
AVMA stakeholders recently came together for a two-day summit to share ideas for making the current AVMA governance structure more member-
AVMA leadership rosters, 2024-2025
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Veterinary Leadership Conference Planning Committee
The Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) Planning Committee guides and selects content for the conference focused on leadership development.
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Leadership from within
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America has replaced its top two officials.
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Participation in Penn leadership program approved
The Executive Board approved a proposal from the Office of the Executive Vice President for AVMA President-elect Clark Fobian
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Economic concerns push AVMA into action
In early January, the AVMA hosted its annual Veterinary Leadership Conference concurrently with the regular winter session of the House of Delegates.
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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing
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We are not your father’s AVMA
Over the past five years, AVMA Executive Vice President Ron DeHaven has been working behind the scenes with Association leaders to transform the…
AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The Global Veterinary Service Award was established initially as the XIIth International Veterinary Congress Prize from funds remaining after the 1934…
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Teller, Bishop elected to AVMA Board of Directors
This July, Drs. Lori M. Teller and George W. Bishop will begin their terms as representatives from districts VIII and X on the AVMA Board of Directors
What does an AVMA volunteer do?
Volunteers are engaged in a wide variety of activities on behalf of the association, from legislation to education to medical ethics.
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Student AVMA ready to reinvent
The Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held March 19-21 at the University of Minnesota, featured many of its traditional pastimes
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…
AVMA volunteer opportunities - Vacancies
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MEMBERS ONLYAVMA conflict of interest policy for volunteers
The integrity of the AVMA and its activities depends on the avoidance of conflicts of interest, or even the appearance of such conflicts, by the…
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The next step
When the AVMA House of Delegates convenes in Boston this July, it will select the 2015-2016 AVMA president-elect.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who is an AVMA voting member can volunteer for positions on AVMA councils and committees.
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Past and future perfect
Dr. Joe Kinnarney worries the AVMA is losing its edge as a leading member organization.
Help lead and promote the veterinary profession
Local, state, and national veterinary organizations are always looking for fresh ideas and new people to get involved. Help lead the veterinary…
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For veterinary medicine, it’s the best—and worst—of times
Speaking at the AVMA House of Delegates regular annual session Aug. 3 in San Diego, Dr. Aspros told the assembly that had Dickens also been a…
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Extralabel drug use policy revised
A revised policy approved by the AVMA Executive Board will be used to comment on the Food and Drug Administration's further restrictions on the use of…
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New Jersey leaves delegate seats empty
The New Jersey VMA declined to send delegates to January's House of Delegates regular winter session.
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Member survey results remain private
The AVMA Executive Board declined to make public results of the AVMA Member Needs Assessment Survey during its Nov. 15-17,
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Veterinarian remains a student of the legislative process
Dr. Sarah Babcock has provided expertise for Senate proceedings on international trade, nonprofit organizations, and tax reform as well