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Veterinary dentistry
Veterinary dentistry, oral medicine, and oral surgery are part of the practice of veterinary medicine and are regarded as such under state veterinary…
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Research grants for dentistry available
The Academy of Veterinary Dentistry is accepting applications to be considered for a $5,000, one-year research grant.
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Position statements address pregnant workers, dentistry
Veterinarians now have access to the new position statement called Veterinary Facility Occupational Risks for Pregnant
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California regulators clarifying pet dentistry restrictions
Recently defeated legislation in California would have let unsupervised nonveterinarians perform services to remove deposits from pets’ teeth.
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Veterinary Dental Forum
The forum, co-sponsored by the American Veterinary Dental College, Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, and American Veterinary Dental Society, attracted…
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Avian pathologists association joins animal auditor group
The American Association of Avian Pathologists has joined forces with the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization
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Federal law could affect mobile practice
Veterinarians in California said they recently learned it is illegal to routinely carry controlled substances in a mobile or ambulatory practice.
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Complimentary convention registration offered to student spouses
Complimentary registration to the AVMA Annual Convention will be offered to members of the Student Auxiliary who are SAVMA members
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Enjoying and prospering in equine practice
Equine practitioners represent the second-highest practice income group, after swine practitioners
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Pet Dental Health Month coming in February
National Pet Dental Health Month is coming in February, although the accompanying educational campaign extends year-round.
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix c – Off-campus clinical instruction - Last update to this section: August 2022
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AVMA files brief in trade restriction case
The AVMA is among medical associations that contend in a brief that state professional boards should not be subject to Federal Trade
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Veterinary ergonomic guidelines
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…
What do board-certified veterinary specialists do?
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine, and has passed an…
Education and the COE: FAQ
The accreditation system can sometimes be complex and confusing, even to those who are intimately involved with it. Get answers here to some of the…
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
AVMA membership data 2019
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2019.
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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
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'It's all about the horse'
The American Association of Equine Practitioners celebrated its 50th annual convention Dec. 4-8 in Denver
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix g – Equipment and instructional resources list - Last update to this section: August 2022
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Where to draw the line
In some areas of the country, rural veterinarians are struggling to maintain practice viability and client profitability
Accreditation standards and guidelines
VI. Accreditation standards and guidelines for interpretation - Last update to this section: August 2022
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 2, Principles of accreditation