Court blocks FTC ruling on noncompete agreements
The decision by a federal judge bars the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from enforcing its ban on most noncompete agreements, declaring it "arbitrary and capricious." The FTC is considering an appeal.
Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics revised
The AVMA House of Delegates approved revisions to the ethics policy, which provides ethical guidance for all veterinarians.
Workforce: What is best for safe, quality animal care?
Staffing and other challenges are fueling discussion of workforce needs—and some risky proposals to change how veterinary care is provided. The AVMA views the issues through a lens of quality patient care.
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
World Rabies Day
September 28
Call for abstracts: AVMA Convention
September 30
Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
October 8-9
Externship applications due
October 11
VLC scholarship applications due
October 15
DEIW Summit
November 7-9
FEATURED CE
Discover new ways to use technology
The AVMA Tech Talk webinar series identifies ways we can use technology to improve our practices and processes, and increase team productivity. Each half-hour webinar is approved for 0.5 hours of CE credit. Check out these episodes:
USDA adding HPAI to dairy beef-surveillance programs as virus continues to spread
The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza continues among U.S. dairy cattle after its initial discovery in that species this spring.
Opposing midlevel practitioner proposals
The AVMA sent a letter to veterinary school deans asking them to join in opposing efforts to create a new midlevel practitioner position in veterinary medicine.