Survey: Pet owners want an in-person VCPR
Most pet owners believe the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) should be established in person rather than virtually. That's one finding of a new AVMA survey that also found a majority of owners prefer that a veterinarian oversee their pet’s care.
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Help identify our profession's talented, accomplished colleagues. AVMA Excellence Awards honor those who excel in every discipline, and they're powered by AVMA members. Nominations close in January. See award categories
Your veterinarian's unparalleled experience
The level of advanced training and education that veterinarians achieve may surprise some pet owners. Here's how AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson outlined the rigors of veterinary education in a recent article. Read now
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
Every veterinary team member now has a pathway to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Discover the Journey for Teams—and see why veterinary colleagues are excited about it.
Monoclonal antibodies show promise as new veterinary therapy
The power of monoclonal antibodies is now being unleashed for debilitating diseases in dogs and cats, including atopic dermatitis, pain associated with osteoarthritis, and canine parvovirus.
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – October 11-14, 2023
Pascoe honored for leadership, mentorship, surgical skills
Need CE? Check out the popular webinars of 2023
See what your colleagues are learning about. Here are some of this year's most-watched courses in the veterinary CE library on AVMA Axon®.
Upcoming events
AVMA Council on Education ® site visit: University of Pennsylvania
December 3-7
Applications due: AVMF Merck Animal Health Scholarship
December 31
Applications due: Practice burnout clinical trial
January 3
Veterinary Leadership Conference
January 4-6
Applications due: AVMA headquarters externships
January 31
FEATURED CE
Talking about cost of care
An intentional approach to conversations around cost of care helps clients understand treatment options while relying on the veterinarian’s expertise. Learn how in a new webinar on AVMA Axon.