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Protecting animals from avian influenza

Highly pathogenic avian influenza type A (H5N1) has been found in dairy 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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Veterinarians among those cut in extensive HHS layoffs

AVMA is actively seeking to work with members of Congress and the White House to ensure that key positions and functional units are restored and their essential functions can continue. Read more

Catch up on cannabis science, regulation

Stay informed with the latest information on safety, efficacy, and regulation of veterinary cannabis use. Download "Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine" at avma.org/Cannabis. Get the report

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

Member Appreciation Week 2025

Share gratitude: Member Appreciation Week

We’re getting ready to celebrate YOU! Help spread gratitude for AVMA members. Share a thank-you message to another AVMA member, and be entered into a drawing for a gift card to the Member Appreciation Week pop-up store.

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Help set AVMA policy

AVMA's professional policies support and guide our profession, and they're developed with member input. AVMA members can comment on the Association's professional policies at any time.

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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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Did you miss the Veterinary Leadership Conference?

Some of the most popular sessions from the 2025 conference are available on AVMA Axon®. Gain skills to become a more confident, effective leader in your workplace, community, and our profession.

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Large animal internship guidelines emphasize mentorship, supervision, outcomes

New AVMA guidelines outline the structure of successful large animal internships for both hospital and ambulatory scenarios, accounting for issues specific to working in such practices.

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Just one thing: Take a seat

What can you discover by sitting in your own waiting room for 15 minutes—not to check your phone, not to pass the time, but to simply observe?

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