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Officer election changes, dues increase among proposals going before HOD
The AVMA Board of Directors has referred newly proposed or revised policies, revised rules for office election campaigns, and a request for a dues…
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Massachusetts VMA – November 3, 2024
The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton.
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President’s Column: Join us at 2025 VLC
Will we see you at the Veterinary Leadership Conference in January? AVMA's president, Dr. Sandra Faeh, reveals her favorite part of this unique CE…
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Collaborate, educate, advocate
Registration has opened for the annual Veterinary Leadership Conference, which offers a unique blend of leadership-focused CE sessions, AVMA…
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Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position
Colorado Rep. Karen McCormick spoke with AVMA News about her thoughts on Colorado Proposition #129 and why she believes there’s much better way to…
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Women’s business organization welcomes first veterinarian board chair
Dr. Janis Shinkawa, a multi-practice owner in Ventura, California, was recently installed as chair of the National Association of Women Business…
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Thanks for an amazing AVMA Convention 2024!
AVMA Convention 2024 was a huge success. Relive some of the best moments in this highlights video and make plans to join us next summer in Washington…
American Veterinary Medical Association elects new volunteer leaders for 2024-2025 term
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) installed new volunteer leaders during its annual Convention, held this year in Austin, Texas
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Montgomery honored with 2024 George Bishop PAC Award
The AVMA Political Action Committee (AVMA PAC) honored Dr. Timothy Montgomery posthumously (see obituary) with its George Bishop PAC Award.
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AVMA hands out four awards for work in human-animal bond, welfare, media
The AVMA is presenting four awards today at AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas, to recognize work with the human-animal bond, animal welfare, and…
Dr. Janice Swanson receives prestigious 2024 AVMA Humane Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has awarded Janice Swanson, PhD, professor emeritus and former director of animal welfare at…
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Board makes committee appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on…
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Women veterinarians discuss their mentors, inspiring next generation
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, AVMA News spoke to three female veterinarians from across the profession about the value of mentorship,…
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FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has created a higher-graded position for veterinarians in…
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Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill
More than 140 veterinary professionals and veterinary students were on Capitol Hill as part of the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in this February,…
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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Pascoe honored for leadership, mentorship, surgical skills
Dr. John R. Pascoe was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award this year by the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, for his…
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APHIS focuses on recruiting veterinarians in leadership realignment
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced several senior leadership…
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AAHA expands international accreditation into Asia
The American Animal Hospital Association has begun to accredit veterinary practices internationally. Daktari Animal Hospital in Tokyo became the first…
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Animal welfare award recipients recognized by AVMA
Dr. Sheilah Robertson received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, and Candace Croney, PhD, received the AVMA Humane Award July 15 during AVMA Convention…
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Kinnarney honored with AVMA Award for dedicated service to AVMA Family
Dr. Joseph Kinnarney is this year’s recipient of The AVMA Award, which he accepted during the keynote at AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver. Among his…
Erin Casey, DVM
A Virginia native, Dr. Erin Casey is proud to represent her state as the District 2 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors.
Dr. Scarlett Magda named recipient of 2023 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Scarlett Magda as the winner of the 2023 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award.
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Journey for Teams expands with new learning modules
The Journey for Teams (JFT) program has had more than 11,000 users since its launch in 2022. The program will celebrate its one-year anniversary at…
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In Memory: Timothy Montgomery, dedicated AVMA volunteer leader, dies at 65
Dr. Timothy Montgomery, who served the AVMA in numerous roles, died May 11, 2023, at the age of 65. Dr. Montgomery owned and operated Dacula Animal…