Reports and statistics
Providing economic insights and market data, AVMA reports and data inform discussions on the most pressing issues facing veterinary medicine.
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2019.
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Helping each other adapt and succeed in changing times
AVMA President Dr. John Howe considers how the AVMA is growing and evolving to better serve members and the profession.
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African, US veterinarians have meeting of minds
Twinning program brings small animal veterinarians together for shared learning
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Congratulate these AVMA award winners
Three accomplished veterinary and animal science professionals have been chosen to receive AVMA Excellence Awards for their support of the…
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Veterinarian-sponsored dog importation bill introduced in Congress
This week, the Healthy Dog Importation Act was introduced in Congress to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
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Announcing featured sessions at the 2020 Economic Summit
Get a preview of the timely topics and high-caliber speakers you’ll experience at AVMA's 2020 Economic Summit, taking place online October 26-28.…
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OIE tracks COVID-19 threats to animal welfare
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is examining how misunderstandings surrounding COVID-19 may have compromised animal welfare during the…
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Washington State VMA
Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference, virtual meeting, Oct. 2-4, 2020
U.S. veterinarians 2020
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary employment statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.…
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Speaker encourages profession to better resemble public it serves
“Not everyone knows there are veterinarians of color,” said Dr. Priscilla Bowens, a Black veterinarian speaking during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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Pet population still on the rise, with fewer pets per household
Preliminary results from a survey of over 2,000 pet owners indicate that pet populations and the percentage of households owning pets have increased,…
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Practice inefficiencies compound veterinary stress
A high number of veterinarians say they are considering leaving their dream job for reasons unrelated to retirement. The surprising trend was one of…
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Washington State VMA - Jan. 15, 2022
Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference, virtual meeting, Oct. 1-3, 2021
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VMX 2022 features industry overview, global research on human-animal bond
At the 2022 Veterinary Meeting & Expo, Brakke Consulting discussed a chaotic, stressful year past in the animal health industry, and the Human Animal…
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In Short - March 1, 2022
The FDA has approved drugs for pain in cats from osteoarthritis and surgery; Maddie’s pet challenge has been awarded a $7.4M grant, and the Auxiliary…
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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…
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Giving reptiles and amphibians the best medicine
Advances in herptile husbandry, nutrition, and medicine have greatly improved the health and welfare of pet reptiles and amphibians. And they appear…
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Keep in good financial health with sessions from AVMA economics team
Members of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division will give three presentations on Saturday, July 30, at AVMA Convention 2022 for in-person attendees…
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Researchers see hope, progress in big data
Veterinary practice data is fueling advancements in disease understanding and diagnostics, despite some challenges in comparing records across…
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Advocate for animal hospitals wins AVMA Award
Dr. Link Welborn, owner of six animal hospitals in Tampa, Florida, accepted The AVMA Award on July 30 during the keynote at AVMA Convention 2022. The…
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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,…