Appendix I – Accreditation standards and guidelines for interpretation - Last update to this section: August 2022

Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen received the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, Dr. Patricia V. Turner received the AVMA Animal Welfare…

The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Stephen White, Distinguished Professor at the University of California-Davis School…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Yrjö Gröhn, professor of epidemiology at the Cornell University College of…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Stanley Marks, professor of small animal medicine at the University of…

Dr. Lori Teller, a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine and feline practice and clinical associate…

(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) July 30, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Link Welborn, chief executive officer of…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named former AVMA President Dr. James Nave as the winner of the 2021 Global Veterinary…

PHILADELPHIA (July 30, 2022) — “Journey for Teams,” a sweeping new initiative to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the nation’s…

The Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care launched at AVMA Convention 2022. It will develop education and resources to help veterinarians integrate…

(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) July 30, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named former AVMA Executive Board Chair Dr. John…

(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) August 1, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Larry Granger, recently retired senior…

(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) July 29, 2022—In one of his final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Jose Arce…

Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen is receiving the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, Dr. Patricia V. Turner is receiving the AVMA Animal…

AVMA policies Compounding Compounding from Unapproved (Bulk)

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Mike Nolan, professor of oncology at the North Carolina State University College…

Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2022) — Pet owners in Philadelphia experiencing homelessness will be able to receive free veterinary examinations for their…

In the wake of the devastating flooding in Kentucky that has claimed at least 37 lives and left hundreds more unaccounted for or homeless, the AVMF is…

In 2004, the Executive Board adopted an investment policy to better manage investment risk and optimize investment return.

Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case

The AVMA Board of Directors voted for dozens of measures to plan and fund meetings, direct Association activities, and adopt, revise, or rescind…

Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian (Section 503(f) Food,…

AVMA Board of Directors Chair Mark Helfat demystifies AVMA policy, explaining ways members can shape it and why AVMA policies are