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Read recent news articles about governmental actions and developments affecting the veterinary profession, written by the AVMA News team.
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Profession gathers for first-ever virtual Veterinary Leadership Conference
The 2021 Veterinary Leadership Conference drew more than 600 attendees for CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking. Here’s what…
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President’s Column: Leadership in a new era
Here's why AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller loves the annual Veterinary Leadership Conference.
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Why I love the Veterinary Leadership Conference
Join AVMA President Dr. Jose' Arce and other colleagues January 6-9, 2022, at the Veterinary Leadership Conference. "Every time I attend VLC—and I’ve…
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Leadership development programs offer advantages in and out of the clinic
Leadership development programs can help veterinarians in their personal and professional lives. AVMA News spoke with some of the people who have…
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AVMA provides updates on workforce, well-being, advocacy
Key areas highlighted during leadership conference
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Read recent news about the AVMA, AVMF, AVMA Trust (PLIT and AVMA LIFE), and SAVMA, including policy development, volunteer leadership, partnerships,…
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AVMA News includes articles and information relevant to veterinarians in all practice sectors of veterinary medicine.
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Veterinarian couple, AVMA staffer, profession honored with President’s Awards
The recipients of the AVMA President’s Award are the late Dr. René Carlson and her husband, Dr. Mark Carlson; Carole Jordan, AVMA director of…
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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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Obituary: Dr. Leonard F. Seda, 1999-2000 AVMA president, dies at 88
Dr. Leonard F. Seda, a mixed animal practitioner from Iowa whose governance reforms as AVMA president made the Association more representative of its…
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HOD to decide historic AVMA election
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller share why they think they are the most qualified candidate in this year’s race for AVMA president-elect.
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Bradley and Gill win top spots on AVMA Board
The AVMA Board of Directors elected Dr. Karen Bradley, District I director, as 2021-22 chair while meeting in Chicago on July 31. The board also…
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Three candidates declare for AVMA’s top spot
Drs. Sandra Faeh Butler, Arnold L. Goldman, and Robert Murtaugh launched their campaigns July 29 for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect.
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AVMA, AAVMC announce diversity, equity, inclusion commission
In a move to address diversity, equity, and inclusion–related issues in the veterinary profession, the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary…
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Board Chair Gill discusses AVMA priorities
Dr. Ronald Gill, the 2022-23 chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, expects workforce challenges and solutions will continue to occupy the Board’s…
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Obituary: Dr. Arthur V. Tennyson, mentor to AVMA leaders, dies at 85
Dr. Arthur V. Tennyson, 85, was a longtime AVMA leader whom friends remember as a dedicated, kind, and joyful mentor. He died Jan. 24.
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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Lead the way in 2023: Build skills and confidence at VLC
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SAVMA President Tooley all about building community
Whether it’s wrestling, veterinary medicine, or volunteering, Zachary Tooley has found a sense of community. Now, as Student AVMA president, he wants…
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Giving back: Supporting your profession, sharing your passion
Volunteering for the AVMA means an opportunity to give back to a profession that has given us all so much. For AVMA President Dr. José Arce, it "has…
FAQs for international students
International SAVMA chapter members qualify for many benefits. Get answers to frequently asked questions SAVMA receives from international veterinary…
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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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De Jong elected president of World Veterinary Association
Dr. John de Jong, a small animal practitioner from Boston, will be the next president of the World Veterinary Association. He hopes to use his…