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NAVTA, Virox launch certificate program in infection prevention
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, in partnership with Virox Technologies, has launched The Infection Prevention Leader…
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week coming up in April
To help educate the public and reduce dog bites, the AVMA is once again sponsoring National Dog Bite Prevention Week, held this year from April 7-13.
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week coming up in April
To help educate the public and reduce dog bites, the AVMA is once again sponsoring National Dog Bite Prevention Week, held this year from April 9-15.
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Veterinarians find limits, benefits in distance care
Veterinarians see a potential to give more and better care with telemedicine.
A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention (abstract)
A Model Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention(abst) in proceedings 140th Annual ConventionAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationJune 2001Gail C.…
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Rule requires veterinarians to have identity theft prevention programs
Veterinarians are not exempt from a new federal rule to prevent identity theft.
Advocating for rural veterinary care
AVMA is a leading supporter of federal legislation and policies to improve rural America's access to livestock and public health veterinarians by…
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Shelter veterinarians update care guidelines
The latest iteration of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ standard-of-care guidelines updates the original 12-year-old document and includes…
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FDA approves Zoetis’ multiple-parasite preventive
Zoetis received approval in February from the Food and Drug Administration for its new Simparica Trio, the first combination drug that protects dogs…
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Human-animal bond boosts spending on veterinary care
Most people consider their pets to be family members or companions, and spending on veterinary care has increased. Yet, veterinary visits per pet have…
Safe use of flea and tick preventive products
They're creepy, they're crawly...and they can carry diseases. Fleas and ticks aren't just a nuisance, but pose animal and human health risks.
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When caring too much is an occupational hazard
Compassion fatigue is responsible for the loss of some of the most brilliant, caring people in the veterinary profession,
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Veterinarians team up with plastic surgeons for dog bite prevention week - May 15, 2003
Posted on May 1, 2003 National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24 This May's National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24, marks the first year…
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AVMA offers well-being, suicide prevention resources
The AVMA has been doing a lot of work with an emphasis on well-being—both public facing and behind the scenes—on behalf of veterinary professionals…
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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AVMA GHLIT responds to health care fraud
Ten members of the AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust recently fell prey to health care fraud.
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Web page outlines financial assistance for veterinary care
The AVMA has developed a Web page for pet owners about options for financial assistance with the costs of veterinary care.
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$2.8M grant to aid access to veterinary care
AlignCare is a three-year project that will provide community-based financial support so selected families' pets can receive basic care from enrolled…
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Care requirements may increase in organic production
Organic livestock production rules proposed by the Department of Agriculture would increase care requirements, prohibit some amputative procedures,…
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Putting the Positive Pet Care Guide into practice
The Positive Pet Care Guide is the result of an industry-wide working group, led by the AVMA and Mars Veterinary Health, aimed at strengthening the…
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.
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GHLIT adapts insurance coverage after health care reform
Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ushered in an era of unprecedented change for the health insurance market, change focused on…
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
Communicating with clients: Using the right language to improve care
The right language can help veterinary teams build stronger client relationships, increase compliance, and maximize patient care. Learn how specific…