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Veterinarians head to Capitol Hill to discuss rural veterinary care, association health plans
On Aug. 1, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is bringing more than 170 veterinarians to Capitol Hill.
Spending agreement is welcome news for veterinarians
AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to the continuing resolution passed by the U.S. House and Senate.
Preparing for Barry: How to create a pet evacuation kit
Preparing for Barry: How to create a pet evacuation kit
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…
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…
Keep your pets safe from ice—and de-icers—after the storm hits
Keep your pets safe from ice—and de-icers—after the storm hits
Dr. Janice Siegford named recipient of 2020 AVMA Humane Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Janice Siegford, Ph.D., as the winner of the 2020 AVMA Humane Award.
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…
Dr. Harry Werner named recipient of 2020 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Harry Werner as the winner of the 2020 AVMA Animal Welfare Award.
Halloween can be a scary time for pets; AVMA shares tips on keeping them safe
While many parts of the country may be scaling back or cancelling trick-or-treating this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will still be plenty…
For National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 10-16), experts provide tips to prevent likelihood of bites
During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, veterinarians and others offer tips to prevent bites from happening.
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…
AVMF donates $10K to assist in Hurricane Dorian recovery
AVMF donates $10K to assist in Hurricane Dorian recovery
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.
AVMA, AAVMC form Veterinary Futures Commission
A Veterinary Futures Commission has been established by the AVMA and the AAVMC
AVMA eager to explore new retirement options for veterinary small businesses
New retirement savings plan regulations proposed from the U.S. Department of Labor
AVMA praises federal efforts to address veterinary shortages, says more action is needed
AVMA praises federal efforts to address veterinary shortages, says more action is needed
AVMA applauds release of farm bill conference report
AVMA applauds release of farm bill conference report
AVMA celebrates farm bill’s signing, inclusion of animal health programs
The AVMA released a statement in response to President Trump signing the farm bill into law.
AVMA applauds introduction of bill to address rural veterinary shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) welcomes today’s re-introduction of the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act…
AVMA celebrates plans to implement critical animal health provisions from 2018 Farm Bill
AVMA celebrates plans to implement critical animal health provisions from 2018 Farm Bill
AVMA Cares brings veterinary medicine to the pets of the homeless in Washington, D.C.
Street Clinic AVMA Convention 2019 Washington DC
AVMA celebrates legislative win for animal welfare
AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to today’s vote by the U.S. Senate to advance the PACT Act
AVMA fellow joins Sen. Feinstein’s office
AVMA's 2019-2020 fellow, Dr. Deborah Thomson, has secured a year-long placement as a full-time staff member in the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.