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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
What do board-certified veterinary specialists do?
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine, and has passed an…
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AVMF puts mission into action
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation sponsored animal-related events in several communities this past fall as
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Heartland virus found in Georgia ticks
Researchers found the Heartland virus among ticks in Georgia as work continues to identify the virus’ reservoir and host range.
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New Jersey veterinarian acquitted of cruelty conviction
Saying that the prosecution's main witness was biased and not credible, a New Jersey Superior Court judge in April acquitted a veterinarian convicted…
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A Mile High success
Posted on August 15, 2003 With more than 9,314 attendees, the AVMA's Annual Convention in Denver, July 19-23, broke previous attendance records.…
Selecting a pet rodent
Learn about pet rodents to determine if a pet such as a rat, mouse, gerbil, hamster or guinea pig is an appropriate pet for your family.
Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox, but the disease is less contagious and less severe.
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Wildlife pets create ethical, practical challenges for veterinarians
An astute veterinarian was the first to alert public health authorities to the monkeypox outbreak in the Midwest in May 2003
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Foxes, skunks spreading bat rabies variant in Arizona
Foxes and skunks in northern Arizona are spreading an adapted version of a rabies virus variant associated with bats.
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix A – Statement on safety - Last update to this section: August 2022
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Protect your financial security from unexpected health setbacks
There are many occupational risks—along with the everyday possibilities of illness or injury—that can keep a veterinarian away from work
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CDC: Rabies transmitted through organ donation
The CDC confirmed diagnoses of rabies in three organ recipients and their common donor
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Feline-friendly handling guidelines aim for perfect veterinary visits
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and International Society of Feline Medicine are recommending simple strategies for making cat visits…
Creating and Curating Content for Social Media
To be successful, your veterinary clinic’s social media profiles need a regular stream of high-quality, share-worthy content.
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Lowering hurdles of licenses
Government and veterinary leaders are trying to make it easier for professionals to keep working when they change states.
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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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Hurricane Gustav prompts responders to evacuate pets
During Katrina, plans did not address the needs of pet owners without transportation
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A tour in the desert
Posted on May 1, 2003 Veterinarians fill forward positions in Iraq campaign Rallying to the Army Veterinary Corps motto "conserve the…
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Ready for the real world
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic is a unique small animal hospital operating for the past four years at a trade school where students…