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Certificate program can raise the bar on preventive care
As veterinarians are well aware, preventive care is key to keeping pets healthy. But if your clients don’t know, or believe, this to be true, what can…
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Unite your practice around preventive care guidelines
How does a veterinary practice get all employees to focus on adopting best-practice preventive healthcare guidelines for use in everyday practice?…
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Heartworm prevention: How our language influences care
AVMA’s suite of language tools helps you choose the best words to communicate with clients. In this video, see how a team member’s choice of words…
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Prevent and manage conflict with new reputation resources
Healthy relationships and communication with clients are crucial to patient care and to the wellbeing of veterinary team members. Working…
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Help prevent suicide in veterinary medicine
Protecting the wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues is a priority for veterinary professionals year-round, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month…
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Preventing suicide and promoting mental health: Live webinar March 18
Save your seat to join experts from the AVMA and AAVMC for an important conversation about supporting mental health in the veterinary profession. This…
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New ebook reveals the best language to use with clients
The way we talk with clients about veterinary care can influence their perceptions about the importance of regular preventive care. A new AVMA ebook…
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Getting pets to the vet
Research shows that the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is a critical component in getting pets into our practices for routine…
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Revised policy encourages proactive education about pet insurance
Pet health insurance can help defray pet owners' cost of veterinary care, empowering them to provide a higher level of medical care for their…
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Learn, help, get inspired: Applications open for next Reaching UP clinic
Are you interested in learning about and serving communities with limited access to veterinary care? Veterinarians and veterinary students can do both…
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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Promoting antimicrobial stewardship for the betterment of society
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper Antimicrobial resistance is a growing health risk for animals and people. Preserving antimicrobial effectiveness,…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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Are pet adoptions really skyrocketing?
News reports on the popularity of pet adoptions during COVID-19 got AVMA’s economists thinking and wondering: Is there data to confirm the trend?
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Discover your first JAVMA special supplement
A first-of-its-kind supplemental issue from the editors of JAVMA addresses the continuum of care for surgical patients, from preoperative…
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Two new resources support equine veterinary practices
Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.
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Making it easier to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
A new suite of resources from the AVMA will help you encourage your team and your clients to consider vaccination against COVID-19 within your…
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Resolve to share New Year’s resolutions with pet owners
You’ve made resolutions for yourself and your business to support personal wellbeing and practice success in the coming year. Now spread the love and…
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New website puts up-and-coming veterinarians on a path to success
MyVeterinaryLife.com is the go-to resource for students and young professionals "What’s the best veterinary career path for me?" "How can I pay off…
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COVID-19: FDA issues warning after death of man who ingested fish product
The consumer alert followed the death of an Arizona man who ingested chloroquine phosphate.
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AVMA and partners create post-suicide guide for veterinary workplaces
The new resource offers critical support to help veterinary team members and workplaces recover after a suicide.
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Gatekeeper training can help save lives – a reminder
News of suicides—including high-profile suicides such as those of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain—can impact people differently.…
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Rabies liability: Is your practice protected?
On World Rabies Day, September 28, join AVMA Axon and the AVMA Trust for a live webinar outlining how to ensure your veterinary practice is legally…
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Interactive training teaches dos and don’ts of client communication
A new interactive training module on AVMA Axon® examines specific words and phrases veterinary professionals can use to improve communication with pet…
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Chart of the Month: The key to client loyalty
The most loyal clients are those who find the veterinary team friendly, and those who are happy with the overall value and quality of veterinary…