AAVSB opposes midlevel position, virtual VCPR
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards also voted to support inclusion of veterinary technicians on state boards.
Put spectrum of care to work
How do you turn spectrum of care from concept to daily practice? JAVMA's latest supplement delivers research, case examples, and skills you can use right away. Read 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 for screwworm in cattle, cats, dogs
The Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved a new topical drug to prevent and treat cattle fever ticks and New World screwworm (NWS) in cattle, and granted emergency use authorization for drugs to treat NWS in cats and dogs. AVMA's webpage on NWS covers what veterinarians need to know about this emerging threat.
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.
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.
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
Veterinary Leadership Conference
January 8-10, 2026
Nominations due: AVMA Excellence Awards
January 14, 2026
Nominations due: Unsung Hero Awards
January 28, 2026
AVMA externships: Applications due
January 31, 2026
AVMA COE site visit: Long Island
February 9-13
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.
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.
Chart of the month: Pet population trends and what they mean
The size and makeup of the pet population affect nearly every aspect of companion animal practice. See what’s changing—and where opportunities may lie.