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Be ready to help in a disaster: Become a veterinary first responder
If you’ve ever wanted to lend a hand in a disaster situation, AVMA’s Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program ensures you're prepared to do so…
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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Build DEI support: Join the journey!
A new AVMA program will provide the tools for veterinary professionals to instill diversity, equity, and inclusion across the profession … by working…
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What are our colleagues learning about?
Here are the 10 most popular continuing education sessions presented at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia.
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Suicide prevention: Register now for live broadcasts
Candid, open discussions about mental health and suicide are vital to suicide prevention. AVMA Axon has scheduled two free live broadcasts to explore…
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Chart of the Month: Practice ownership is linked to wellbeing
Have you ever thought about becoming your own boss? Owning your own practice has numerous benefits—including some that might have slipped your…
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Pride in being a member of the family
Dr. Lori Teller is excited and looking forward to her year serving as AVMA president. Get to know her in her first-ever President’s Column.
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New officers step forward to lead AVMA in 2022-23
Dr. Lori Teller took the helm as AVMA's new president during AVMA Convention 2022, pledging to build, sustain, and protect the profession she loves…
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Economic Forum will shed light on today’s practice environment
Looking to make sense of the challenges of running your business in today’s environment? This fall’s AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum will…
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It’s easier than ever: Remind clients to Check the Chip
From ready-to-use social media posts to videos and more, AVMA members have exclusive access to free tools to support microchipping for Check the Chip…
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Worried about cyberbullying? Check out this video library
A series of 10 videos available exclusively to AVMA members helps you craft an effective program to combat cyberbullies and protect your reputation…
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Comment on proposed change to educational standard on finances
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) is accepting public comment until August 19, 2022, on a proposed revision to its accreditation standard addressing…
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News when you want it: Easy ways to stay informed
AVMA’s newsletter options are evolving with our digital-first approach to news. You now have the option to get news headlines sent to you daily or…
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Reflecting on another remarkable year…
In his final President’s Column, Dr. José Arce celebrates the highlights of his year as AVMA president - and celebrates the accomplishments of the…
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Chart of the Month: Does student debt influence career choices?
As educational debt continues to increase, AVMA economists are investigating how it impacts the profession. One key finding: student debt may be…
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Member Appreciation Week: Videos and prizes complete the celebration
Member Appreciation Week 2022 was a huge success, thanks to all AVMA members who joined in the fun. Here's a look back at the celebration.
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AVMA has your back: See how in the annual report
The AVMA Annual Report highlights our collective achievements over the past year, along with some of the new tools available to AVMA members.
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Monkeypox: New resource helps answer questions
Do you or your clients have questions about monkeypox? A new AVMA webpage provides science-based answers.
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Get to know AJVR – free of charge
The American Journal of Veterinary Research is now an open-access, online-only journal. Anyone can read it, and AVMA members no longer have to choose…
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Prizes, fun…and a heartfelt thank-you!
Member Appreciation Week is June 26 – July 2. Celebrate with us as we say thanks to the entire AVMA member community.
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Urogenital health: Don’t miss this special JAVMA supplemental issue
JAVMA’s latest supplemental issue delivers clinically important research on urinary and reproductive health to help clinicians provide the best…
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Early-bird deadline extended for AVMA Convention 2022
Register by June 30 to save up to $100 and get the best deals on hotel and travel for this summer's can't-miss event.
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Meet AVMA’s next congressional fellow
Dr. Jacob Merryman’s wide-ranging experience includes work in exotic medicine, public policy, and beyond. As an AVMA fellow, he’ll use his veterinary…
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Capitol Hill update: Access to care, imported dogs and more
The federal government’s 2022 budget sets aside millions of dollars to improve access to veterinary care in rural areas, protect our nation's food…
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AVMA names first-ever chief DEI officer
Meet Latonia Craig, Ed.D., who will become AVMA's first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in September.