The AVMA has endorsed this position statement developed by the World Veterinary Association (WVA).

The AVMA endorses this position statement developed by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) on the use of horses for production of biologics and…

Loss of an animal drug product can have adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and food safety.

The AVMA supports use of science-based evidence and peer-reviewed research to direct wildlife-livestock management policies, and funding to research…

Compounding is the customized manipulation of a drug by a veterinarian, or by a pharmacist upon the prescription of a veterinarian, to meet the needs…

Veterinary dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery are part of the practice of veterinary medicine and are regarded as such under state veterinary…

The AVMA encourages ongoing funding and support to develop and maintain monitoring, surveillance, and surge capacity within the Integrated Consortium…

Veterinarians are the professionals responsible for medical decisions, antimicrobial stewardship, and conscientious oversight of antimicrobial use in…

Pet owners facing terminal illness in companion animals may desire veterinary end-of-life care for their pets. The animal's comfort and quality of…

These guidelines for veterinary small animal internships are intended to establish reasonable expectations for both internship providers and…

The AVMA encourages the CDC to continue to provide opportunities for veterinarians and veterinary students in CDC’s public health training programs.…

The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…

Discover risk factors that could lead to musculo-skeletal injury, examples of related tasks in veterinary medicine, and what to do if you identify a…

The AVMA encourages the use of appropriately experienced and qualified veterinarians to optimize the health and welfare of marine mammals.

Creating a safe work environment for all employees, including those who may be pregnant, can be facilitated by awareness of risks and adoption of…

These guidelines for veterinary large animal hospital internships are intended to establish reasonable expectations for internship providers and…

These guidelines for veterinary large animal ambulatory internships are intended to establish reasonable expectations for both internship providers…

Aquatic animal veterinarians in the U.S. care for animals and protect public health, diagnosing disease, performing surgery, evaluating and…

The veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the basis for veterinary care. ​To establish such a relationship these conditions must be satisfied.

Read the official Veterinarian's Oath.

The AVMA supports modern veal calf production practices that meet the welfare and health needs of calves. View the policy on veal calf management.

Vaccines have been proven highly efficacious and beneficial to the health of veterinary patients, as well as the general public. Decisions about…

The AVMA encourages the use of alternatives to live animals for precollege classroom instruction.

Use of animals in research, testing and education is a privilege that carries unique professional, scientific and moral obligations, and ethical…

Understand the AVMA's position on the use of electro-muscular disruption devices such as stun guns on animals.