Hurricane Ian: Preparing for evacuation and keeping pets safe and healthy when returning home
Millions of people in Florida are under evacuation orders today as Hurricane Ian bears down on the U.S. mainland, and many of them will be evacuating…
American Veterinary Medical Foundation supports relief efforts for Puerto Rico
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona, the AVMF is providing $15,000 in funding to Puerto Rico to help with emergency response, and…
AVMA membership surpasses 100,000
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 members, continuing its strong trend of growth and…
Zoetis Foundation and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) offering new scholarships for students in veterinary technician programs
A new scholarship program to support students in veterinary technician programs was announced today by the Zoetis Foundation and the AVMF.
Dr. Mike Nolan named recipient of 2022 AVMF/EveryCat Health Foundation Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Mike Nolan, professor of oncology at the North Carolina State University College…
American Veterinary Medical Foundation sends $25,000 to Kentucky to aid in animal disaster relief efforts
In the wake of the devastating flooding in Kentucky that has claimed at least 37 lives and left hundreds more unaccounted for or homeless, the AVMF is…
Dr. Stanley Marks named recipient of 2022 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Stanley Marks, professor of small animal medicine at the University of…
Dr. Stephen White named recipient of 2022 AVMA Clinical Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Stephen White, Distinguished Professor at the University of California-Davis School…
Dr. Yrjö Gröhn named recipient of 2022 AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Yrjö Gröhn, professor of epidemiology at the Cornell University College of…
AVMA elects new volunteer leaders for 2022-2023 term
Dr. Lori Teller, a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine and feline practice and clinical associate…
‘Vet for a Day’ will teach high schoolers about careers in veterinary medicine
PHILADELPHIA (August 1, 2022) – Aiming to encourage students to explore careers in the rewarding and dynamic field of veterinary medicine, the…
Dr. James Nave named recipient of 2022 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named former AVMA President Dr. James Nave as the winner of the 2021 Global Veterinary…
AVMA, Merck Animal Health and Hill’s Pet Nutrition join The Street Dog Coalition to offer free veterinary clinic for the pets of people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2022) — Pet owners in Philadelphia experiencing homelessness will be able to receive free veterinary examinations for their…
Veterinary groups launch new coalition to advance telehealth for patient care
PHILADELPHIA (July 30, 2022) – Seeking to enhance and expand patient care through wider use of telehealth in veterinary medicine, a group of leading…
AVMA, VMAE announce profession-wide program to enhance diversity in veterinary medicine
PHILADELPHIA (July 30, 2022) — “Journey for Teams,” a sweeping new initiative to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the nation’s…
Dr. Larry Granger named recipient of 2022 AVMA Public Service Award
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) August 1, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Larry Granger, recently retired senior…
Dr. John Scamahorn named recipient of 2022 AVMA Meritorious Service Award
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) July 30, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named former AVMA Executive Board Chair Dr. John…
Dr. Link Welborn named recipient of 2022 AVMA Award
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) July 30, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Link Welborn, chief executive officer of…
Dr. Jose Arce honors three with 2022 AVMA President’s Awards
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) July 29, 2022—In one of his final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Jose Arce…
Early-bird deadline extended for AVMA Convention 2022
The AVMA has extended its early-bird registration for AVMA Convention 2022 to June 30, giving potential attendees more time to realize up to $100 in…
AVMA announces 2022-2023 congressional fellow
Dr. Jacob Merryman has been named an AVMA congressional fellow, to spend a year in Washington as a full-time staff member to a congressional office or…
Dr. Latonia Craig named Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the American Veterinary Medical Association
Latonia Craig, Ed.D., an educator, scholar and currently Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence at Purdue University's College of Veterinary…
Steve Dale receives inaugural AVMA Excellence in Media Award
The AVMA has announced that Steve Dale is the winner of the inaugural AVMA Excellence in Media Award, which will be presented this August at AVMA…
Suzanne Millman named recipient of 2022 AVMA Humane Award
The AVMA today honored Suzanne Millman, PhD, professor of animal welfare at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as the winner of…
Dr. Patricia Turner named recipient of 2022 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
To honor her decades dedicated to improving farm and laboratory animal welfare through teaching, training, service, research, advocacy and policy…
