The AVMA supports zoonotic disease education programs for physicians, allied health professionals, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals…

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

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

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…

The performance of veterinary dentistry and oral medicine and surgery is part of the practice of veterinary medicine...

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…

Personnel and Caseload # Full time diplomates in each specialty area in direct support of internship program. Part time diplomates in each…

Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…

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

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…

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 recognizes the increasing burden of educational debt on new graduates, and supports innovative methods to achieve student

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…

The AVMA recognizes the need for sufficient approved therapeutics to facilitate safe and effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of…