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Delegates enjoy mini-Veterinary Leadership Experience
Members of the AVMA House of Delegates recently got a crash course in the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Experience—a program designed to make today's…
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Communicating in a crisis: Making the best of a bad situation
A prime example of a situation in dire need of the Band-Aid of effective crisis communication.
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Coalition becomes part of American Horse Council
The Unwanted Horse Coalition was folded into the American Horse Council in June.
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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Clients driving you nuts? Retrain your brain
Speaker at VLC outlines steps on how to be more compassionate to the most difficult people
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Student committee, leadership activities get AVMA support
A committee could begin work in 2012 to promote the AVMA and improve Association benefits for students and veterinarians who are within 15
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President’s Column: To lead or not to lead?
The veterinary profession needs leaders, and the AVMA is here to help you continue building your leadership skills.
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Session speakers are strictly business
Session speakers are strictly business Perk up your business savvy by picking up tips from more than a dozen…
Benefits for early-career veterinarians
AVMA offers many member benefits designed especially for early-career veterinarians. Discover exclusive tools and resources that will support you as…
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Program coordinators sought for 2003 AVMA convention in Denver
Posted on February 15, 2002 The AVMA Convention Management and Program Committee is seeking program coordinators for the 2003 AVMA Annual…
Veterinary faculty resources
AVMA is proud to count veterinary educators among our members. We provide tools and resources that empower faculty, support veterinary education, and…
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USDA scientist honored for disease control work
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians honored a research microbiologist for his work to guard animals against foreign disease.
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The IAHAIO Prague Declaration
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Prague Declaration.
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Horse Genome Project releases scientific standards for genetic testing
The scientists behind the Horse Genome Project first began meeting in 1995 to develop genetic tools to benefit the equine community.
AVMA member benefits
AVMA membership supports you with exclusive tools that help you succeed in both your professional and personal life. Make the most of your membership.…
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3 universities interested in veterinary programs
The number of U.S. veterinary schools and colleges has not increased substantially in the past few decades, but that could change in the
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AAHA to foster well-being through workplace culture
The American Animal Hospital Association has launched the Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative to address mental health issues in the veterinary…
Dr. Lori Teller announces 2023 AVMA President’s Award winners
In one of her final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Lori Teller presented AVMA President’s Awards to…
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Unlocking the benefits of emotional intelligence
Veterinary professionals attuned to their emotions are better equipped to handle stressful situations and relate to clients and colleagues. Two…
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AVMA posts canine influenza interim guidelines
In response to the recent identification of canine influenza in dogs, the AVMA has released "Control of Canine
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AVMA adopts policy on informed consent
NOTE: As of November 2007, the AVMA discontinued use of the term "informed consent" in matters relating to veterinary medicine replacing it with the…
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Unlock the feline mind (or how to train your cat)
Dr. Debra F. Horwitz, a veterinary behaviorist who owns Veterinary Behavior Consultations in St. Louis, presented the session “Unlocking the Feline…
Veterinary health care team
Every veterinary hospital staff consists of a team of caring individuals.
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Mentoring sessions to return
The popular mentoring sessions that premiered at the Annual Convention last year will be offered again when the AVMA meets this
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Don’t sit—get fit!
Montgomery is president and founder of K9 Fit Club, a Chicago-based business with plans to open some 30 exercise clubs catering to dog owners…