When to pursue antimicrobial susceptibility testing?
AVMA's tool suite helps you make quick decisions about whether and when to pursue antimicrobial susceptibility testing for patients—whether dogs, cats, cattle, or food fish. Download reference tools at avma.org/AntimicrobialTools. Get tools
Do you know an Unsung Hero?
AVMA’s Unsung Heroes Awards recognize the supporting veterinary team members who go above and beyond the call. Nominate your non-veterinarian teammates no later than March 21. Start here
A profession united: Opposing dangerous workforce proposals
The AVMA will continue vigorously defending the practice of veterinary medicine and oppose efforts to create a new midlevel practitioner role, AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh told the House of Delegates at its January meeting. Read more
Strengthen the veterinary team-client partnership
The Positive Pet Care Guide and Effective Equine Care Guide, developed through industry collaborations, help veterinary practices foster healthy communication and strong partnerships with clients. Use them to align client and team expectations; encourage supportive environments; and support the best possible patient care.
Avian influenza in dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Understand this evolving situation.
Become a mentor—Get a mentor
MentorVet Connect, brought to you by the AVMA, connects new veterinary graduates with trained mentors, free of charge. The connection can transform both partners. Apply now to become a mentor or mentee.
Explore the Journey for Teams
Journey for Teams provides everyone in the veterinary community a path to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Take the journey individually or as a team. There's even an opportunity to earn CE credit.
Upcoming events
Applications due: Committee volunteers
March 1
Application deadline: Train the Trainer
March 4
Comments due: Veterinary technician education
March 15
SAVMA Symposium
March 20-22
Nominations due: Unsung Heroes awards
March 21
FEATURED CE
Treating small ruminants
Two new CE courses on AVMA Axon® explore important facets of small ruminant medicine for general practitioners:
Microchip company’s closure means pet owners will need to reregister chips
The closure of Save This Life, a pet microchip company, has prompted alerts for affected pet owners to reregister their chipped animals.
Xylazine legislation to be considered by new Congress
AVMA-championed legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to address the public health dangers of illicit xylazine while preserving its availability for use in veterinary medicine.