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AAVSB opposes midlevel position, virtual VCPR

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards also voted to support inclusion of veterinary technicians on state boards.

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Renew your membership for 2026

AVMA membership supports your day-to-day life with exclusive benefits that enhance your success as a veterinarian at every career stage. Renew now.

Help review AVMA's euthanasia guidelines

The AVMA Panel on Euthanasia is seeking members for working groups that will review and recommend updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals. Applications are due January 16, 2026, and work begins in the spring. Learn more.

Drugs authorized to combat screwworm in cattle, dogs

After giving conditional approval to the first U.S. drug to treat and prevent New World screwworm in cattle, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for another drug to treat infected dogs. Find what you need to know about this emerging threat on AVMA's New World screwworm page.

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Veterinary Leadership Conference

January 8-10, 2026 | Chicago

Veterinary medicine's premier leadership training conference combines a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA meetings, and networking to help attendees expand and polish leadership skills.

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Combating avian influenza

H5N1 has been found in cattle, cats, people, and other mammals, as well as poultry and wild birds. The impact on poultry and cats is severe. Here’s what you need to know.

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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.

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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.

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FEATURED CE

Know the rules: Compliance webinars keep you up to date

A growing catalog of compliance CE on AVMA Axon® helps you meet regulations on topics from controlled substances to workplace safety. These courses also may aid in meeting CE requirements mandated by state licensing boards.

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Building a framework for responsible AI in veterinary medicine

A panel at the Veterinary Business and Economic Forum highlighted how rapid development of artificial intelligence is outpacing professional guidance.

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Just one thing: Rate and review

Posting reviews for local businesses puts positive energy back into the community and can help to tune your own awareness as a customer.

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