AVMA and AAEP praise strengthened regulations on horse soring
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced strengthened Horse Protection Act regulations that…
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AVMA Convention grants opportunities to explore veterinary career options
AVMA Convention 2024 offers a slate of educational sessions and events devoted to making the most of a career in veterinary medicine.
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AHS updates heartworm guidelines for dogs
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) published an updated version of its Canine Heartworm Guidelines on heartworm prevention, diagnosis, and treatment…
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Just announced: Reduced rates for everyone at AVMA Convention
In order to make AVMA Convention 2024 more accessible to the whole veterinary community, we’ve dropped the cost of regular registration by $100.
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Events, sessions highlight profession’s diversity at AVMA Convention 2024
AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, promises a wealth of networking and educational opportunities, including robust…
AVMA names Dr. Zenithson Ng recipient of 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Zenithson Ng, clinical assistant professor of community practice at the…
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In Memory – May 9, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 25, 2024
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Minnesota veterinarian will advise Congress as AVMA fellow
Dr. Michael Streitz will apply his veterinary skills and knowledge to help shape public policy as a full-time scientific advisor to a congressional…
AVMA names congressional fellow for 2024-2025
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced that veterinarian Dr. Michael Streitz of Minnesota has been selected to participate in…
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Q&A: Bailey focusing on outside-the-box solutions to professions’ challenges
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey is running unopposed as a candidate for 2024-25 AVMA president-elect. The board-certified radiologist and former member of the…
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Veterinary innovation and AVMA Convention 2024
AVMA Convention 2024 presents an opportunity to explore advancements in veterinary technology, with CE and other programming focused on the latest in…
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Board revises AVMA policies on horse tripping, opioids, public health
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) updated and adopted several policies during its April 4-5 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The…
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Colorado enacts bills impacting veterinary technician scope of practice, telemedicine
Colorado recently enacted two bills related to veterinary medicine: one dealing with telehealth and the other on scope of practice for veterinary…
Know the facts about the proposed midlevel practitioner
Efforts are underway across the country to create a new veterinary “midlevel practitioner” overlapping the roles of veterinarians, veterinary…
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Just one thing: Leveraging the full veterinary technician skill set
Empowering veterinary technicians to use their full skill set requires a keen understanding of the breadth and depth of their education. Fortunately,…
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New phase of DEI learning: Earn CE while advancing diversity
Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession can now earn continuing education credit for the learning modules…
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Chart of the month: More new grads entering full-time employment
If recent data trends are any indication, we can expect record numbers of new veterinary school graduates looking to enter full-time employment this…
Winners announced for AVMA’s Spring Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
The second annual spring virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place April 20-21, with registrants from across North and South…
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In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93
Dr. Henry E. Childers, a Rhode Island practitioner and former president of the AVMA and the American Hospital Association, died April 15, 2024. He was…
DEIW (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing) Summit
Taking place November 7-9, 2024, in Atlanta, the AVMA's DEIW Summit will gather together a community united by the shared goal of fostering…
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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023
The 29th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium was held September 7-11, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado. Several organizations…
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Board makes committee appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on…
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Free to all members: New AVMA economic report published
The 2024 AVMA Report on the Economic State of the Veterinary Profession provides valuable insights and benchmark data that can help you make the right…