2018-2019 AVMA fellows placed in congressional offices
2018-2019 AVMA fellows placed in congressional offices
2022 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest winners announced
The 22nd annual AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest took place this past weekend at North Carolina State University with 225 registrants…
2022-2023 AVMA fellow placed in congressional office
Dr. Jacob Merryman, AVMA’s 2022-2023 congressional fellow, has secured a yearlong placement as a full-time staff member in U.S. Sen. Kirsten…
2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest winners announced
The Fall 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place this past weekend at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with 232…
2023-2024 AVMA fellow secures placement in congressional office
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced today that veterinarian Dr. Mariah Lancaster of Massachusetts, 2023-2024 AVMA…
Nation's top suicide prevention and veterinary medical organizations partner to release new resource for colleges of veterinary medicine
Nation's top suicide prevention and veterinary medical organizations partner to release new resource for colleges of veterinary medicine
American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Hill's Pet Nutrition partner to offer scholarships for Tuskegee University veterinary students
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation today announced a new scholarship program for students at Tuskegee University's…
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…
American Veterinary Medical Foundation donates to Florida hurricane relief
The AVMF is donating $50,000 to support Florida's veterinary community and others caring for animals in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
American Veterinary Medical Foundation sending $30,000 to aid Maui wildfire relief efforts
In response to the devastating fires on the island of Maui, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the American…
American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Merck Animal Health to support relief efforts in Ukraine
Responding to urgent relief needs in Ukraine, the American Veterinary Medical Association today announced that its charitable arm, the American…
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…
American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Merck Animal Health donate to Turkey, Syria to aid earthquake relief for veterinarians and animals
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Merck Animal Health announced $100,000 in funding to support disaster relief for veterinarians and…
Amy Shojai receives AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named author Amy Shojai as the winner of the 2023 AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary…
Animal Welfare Assessment Competition draws record number of participants
Animal Welfare Assessment Competition draws record number of participants
Animal health groups ask Congress to preserve Public Service Loan Forgiveness
125 animal health groups, led by the American Veterinary Medical Association, submitted a letter asking Congress to protect Public Service Loan…
Animal Agriculture Coalition Applauds Animal Health Provisions in 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report
Animal Agriculture Coalition statement applauding animal health provisions included in the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report.
Dr. Anthony Blikslager named recipient of 2020 AVMA Clinical Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Anthony Blikslager as the winner of the 2020 AVMA Clinical Research Award.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to brief the American Veterinary Medical Association annual convention on COVID-19, human-animal health links
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), will deliver a special video briefing about COVID-19…
AVMA Convention 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
With the unprecedented, rapidly-changing times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AVMA has been closely monitoring the situation and following the…
AVMA: National Pet Week is perfect time to celebrate furry, feathered, or finned friends helping you through COVID-19 crisis
During National Pet Week (May 3-9), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is asking pet owners to recognize the special role pets play in…
AVMA names Dr. Robin Downing recipient of 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Robin Downing as the winner of the 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of…
AVMA champions legislation to help veterinarians pursue additional training
The VET MED Act (Veterinary Education and Training Minimizes Educational Debt, H.R. 6134) would help alleviate the cost of additional training for…
AVMA statement on Senate passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
AVMA supports federal legislation to strengthen importation of dogs entering US
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today announced its strong support of the Healthy Dog Importation Act, aimed at ensuring that dogs…