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Bringing veterinary medicine to the fore
Dr. Alexandre Francois Liautard, the father of the American veterinary profession, almost single-handedly transformed the uneducated,
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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 opportunities in veterinary medicine
Are you interested in a job with global reach, or looking to combine foreign travel with training, education, or service? Do you want to donate…
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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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Nominees invited for 2013 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the 2013 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, which recognize…
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…
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Communicating the value of feline medicine
In his 50th year in practice, Dr. Roy Brenton Smith is all about communicating value.
American Board of Veterinary Specialties
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is charged with implementing AVMA’s guidelines for the establishment and recognition of veterinary…
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…
Veterinary specialists 2018
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2018.
Veterinary specialists 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of…
Veterinary careers
Career resources Veterinary School Admission 101 Veterinarians brochure (formerly "Today's Veterinarian") The Veterinary Health Care…
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…
Committee on International Veterinary Affairs
The Committee on International Veterinary Affairs guides AVMA’s involvement in international veterinary medicine, advising the AVMA Board of…
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
Veterinary economics
The AVMA has for years been a trusted source of comprehensive economic data and analysis for the veterinary marketplace. Our economic research informs…
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American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
12th annual clinical nutrition and research symposium, May 30, New Orleans
Veterinary training
When asked what a veterinarian does, most people will answer that veterinarians are doctors for animals. However, many people don't know how true that…
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Animal welfare recognized as veterinary specialty
The recent AVMA Executive Board vote granting the American College of Animal Welfare provisional recognition clears the way for prospective members to…
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Veterinary outreach to Future Farmers renewed
Posted on May 30, 2012 The AVMA has renewed its outreach program with the National FFA Organization, or Future Farmers of America, that…
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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Veterinary education constantly evolving
Veterinary education has evolved with the changing times and will continue to do so to remain relevant, according to speakers at a daylong session on…
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.