Good dental hygiene key to a pet's overall health
While the majority of Americans brush their teeth at least twice every day, most of them do far less to prevent dental disease in their pets. Learn…
AVMA and AVMF initiate new fundraising effort in partnership with VCA Charities to support Australian veterinarians
With more than 75 fires still burning, the AVMA, AVMF and VCA Charities join forces on a second phase of fundraising to support Australian…
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 offers resources to help veterinarians promote good pet dental hygiene during National Pet Dental Health Month
The AVMA has developed resources, including a pet dental health toolkit, to help veterinarians encourage clients to make sure their pets get the…
Steve Dale wins inaugural AVMA Excellence in Veterinary Media Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced that Steve Dale is the winner of the inaugural AVMA Excellence in Media Award, which will be…
AVMA releases latest version of its euthanasia guidelines
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has released the latest version of its Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals.
AVMA donates $25,000 to support wildfire and animal relief efforts in Australia
The AVMA Board of Directors today approved a $25,000 donation to aid Australian veterinarians who are helping animals impacted by the bushfires…
AVMA praises agriculture, small business provisions in spending bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) welcomes today’s passage of a year-end spending bill by Congress.
Santa's veterinarian gives reindeer green light for Christmas flight
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) December 10, 2019—Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that…
Winners announced for 2019 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Competition
Winners announced for 2019 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Competition
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.
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
NAVTA and AVMA team up with PMA for association management services
NAVTA and AVMA team up with PMA for association management services
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.
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
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
AVMA 2019 Economic State of the Veterinary Profession Report now available
AVMA 2019 Economic State of the Veterinary Profession Report now available
AVMA applauds legislation to address animal abuse
AVMA President Dr. John Howe released the following statement in response to today’s vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to advance the PACT…
From operating rooms to courtrooms, veterinary technicians help ensure the health of animals
The AVMA celebrates the varied and important work of veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 13-19)
AVMA accepts federal government's Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge, commits to action
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accepted the U.S. government’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Challenge.
International veterinary groups adopt AVMA and RCVS statement on mental health and wellbeing
International veterinary groups adopt AVMA and RCVS statement on mental health and wellbeing
Call for nominations for World Veterinary Association 2020 Global Animal Welfare Awards is now open
Call for nominations for World Veterinary Association 2020 Global Animal Welfare Awards is now open
AVMF donates $10K to assist in Hurricane Dorian recovery
AVMF donates $10K to assist in Hurricane Dorian recovery
