Renew your membership for 2025
AVMA membership supports you with exclusive benefits that enhance your day-to-day success at every career stage. Plus, it’s a way to give back by contributing to the greater good of the whole veterinary community.
Give thanks to a colleague
What better way to thank a colleague or mentor than to recognize them publicly? Nominations are open for the annual AVMA Excellence Awards, which honor achievements in every facet of veterinary medicine.
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
AVMA COE site visit: University of Prince Edward Island
November 17-21
Antibiotics Awareness Week
November 18-24
Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
November 22-24
AVMA COE site visit: Cornell
December 1-5
Veterinary Leadership Conference
January 9-11
FEATURED CE
Fungal zoonotic diseases: Updates
Fungal infections in both animals and people are an increasing public health concern. Get the latest information on emerging fungal infections, including cat-transmitted sporotrichosis, dermatophytosis, and histoplasmosis.
Midlevel practitioner proposal secures votes
Colorado voters have approved a new veterinary midlevel position called veterinary professional associate, passing the ballot measure known as Proposition 129. Full implementation of the position will take years.
Celebrate a milestone: $1 million in charitable care
Together, the veterinary community has provided charitable care to more than 1,000 needy pets through the AVMF’s REACH program. Meet Brooklyn, the spirited Maltese who benefited from the milestone grant.