National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Promoting peaceful coexistence with our canine companions
Most dogs coexist peacefully with people, but dog bites remain a serious public health risk. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9-15.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
VPRF/AVMF Pharmacology Research Grant Recipients Announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation selected two veterinary researchers as recipients of…
Dr. Brian Murphy named recipient of 2021 AVMF/EveryCat Health Foundation Research Award
Dr. Brian Murphy, professor at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, is the winner of the 2021 American Veterinary Medical…
AVMA recognizes U.S. Senator Tina Smith with Advocacy Award
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) is the winner of the 2021 AVMA Advocacy Award for her ongoing contributions in advancing the veterinary profession and…
Dr. Steven Budsberg named recipient of 2021 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award
Dr. Steven Budsberg, professor of orthopedic surgery at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, is the winner of the 2021 AVMA Career…
COVID can't cancel Christmas; reindeer ready to fly after veterinary exam
A difficult year looks to have a happy ending for children around the world, as a health exam of Santa's reindeer has confirmed that his team is…
AVMA’s latest economic report highlights growth, opportunities in veterinary profession
A new report from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shows strong economic growth in the veterinary profession in 2019, while…
In disruptive year, AVMA's 2020 Economic Summit to focus on transformation through collaboration
Registration is now open for the 2020 AVMA Economic Summit, the only event focused solely on the economic challenges and opportunities of veterinary…
AVMA Named 2020 ASAE “Power of A” Silver Award Winner
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will receive a 2020 Power…
AVMA urges pet evacuation kits for those in path of storms, wildfires
Hundreds of wildfires are burning in California, forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate and affecting air quality as far away as Nebraska.
National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition offers tips for safely sheltering at home with pets during the COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a good deal of uncertainty into our lives, as well as the lives of our pets. As people shelter at home, adopt…
COVID-19 stimulus package: What it means for veterinary professionals
Two recently enacted packages of legislation include many provisions that may be helpful to veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AVMA has…
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.
AVMF receives more than $50,000 in donations to support wildfire and animal relief efforts in Australia
The gifts bring the total donation to date to more than $125,000, including AVMA’s $25,000 contribution and AVMF's match of $50,000.
Want to survive the zombie apocalypse? Tag along with a veterinarian, AVMA says
Want to survive the zombie apocalypse? Tag along with a veterinarian, AVMA says
