Managing personal finances
Part of thriving as a veterinarian is learning to manage personal finances. AVMA tools help you plan for your future and get on the road to financial…
Economics & Practice Management Resources
Resource links to help veterinarians improve the economic health and viability of their businesses.
Who will manage your social media accounts?
Your social media pages present a very public image for your business. Before you delegate responsibility fopr managing them, consider these factors.
Social media and cyberbullying: A reputation management series
This library of videos from the AVMA and AVMA Trust can help you combat cyberbullies and protect your online reputation.
Best practices to manage your online reputation
Best practices for veterinarians to minimize the likelihood of online criticism and cyberbullying, and limit reputational damage if attacks occur.
Set rules to help manage social media
Social media rules and policies can help prevent conflict and crises, and allow you to step in to mitigate any messy situations that might arise.
Managing Your Finances Responsibly: How to Create a Realistic Budget
Establishing good financial habits at a young age helps you throughout your entire life and can make a significant difference in your long-term…
Partners for Healthy Pets
As part of our effort to advocate for both our member veterinarians and the welfare of animals, the AVMA is an active partner in the non-profit…
How Often Should You Post to Social Media?
How frequently you should post to social media depends largely on the social network you’re using, as well as your specific audience’s preferences.
Financial Literacy: What does that even mean?
Young veterinarians often carry large student debt loads, and many have no training in financial management or planning.
Economics & Practice
Tools and resources to help veterinarians and practice managers run the business. Client materials, insurance info, human resource help, and much…
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
Devoting part or all of your career to public service, non-profit work, or rural practice can be a strategy to manage student debt.
When your pet needs anesthesia
Share information with pet owners regarding general veterinary anesthesia, its management, and its risks.
Veterinary Debt Initiative
The Veterinary Debt Initiative works to enhance financial literacy, reduce the cost of education, and create tools to help veterinarians reduce and…
Recordkeeping
Adequate recordkeeping is critical to the appropriate management of waste generated by your practice and includes the maintenance of Safety Data…
AVMA event press credentials and guidelines policy
Press credentials for AVMA events may be granted at AVMA’s sole discretion to journalists employed by news organizations attending the event for the…
Scholarship, loan repayment and forgiveness for veterinary medical student loans
Some veterinarians may be interested and may qualify for participation in a federal or state loan repayment program. Not every veterinarian will…
7 Things you can do to keep your pet healthy
Weight management, exercise, regular veterinary exams, vaccination, and parasite prevention are among the most important ways to keep a pet healthy
Step by Step Approach to Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
Step-by-step algorithm to help veterinarians manage issues related to issuing interstate and international certificates of veterinary inspection…
Convention Education Program Committee
The Convention Education Program Committee is responsible for identifying and programming high-quality educational opportunities at the AVMA Annual…
Cyberbullying help for AVMA members
Cyberbullying has become a real concern for veterinarians and other veterinary professionals. What can you do if you come under attack?
Animal Waste Disposal
An inevitable component of veterinary medicine is disposing of the wastes (urine, feces, vomitus, etc.) generated by the animal patients.
Veterinary health care team
Every veterinary hospital staff consists of a team of caring individuals.
Frequently asked questions about the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on federal lands
Frequently asked questions about the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on federal lands
Advocating for horse welfare
The AVMA advocates on a variety of horse welfare issues. Learn about our top priorities and find out how you can help protect horses.