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AVMA provides background on policies
The AVMA has developed a backgrounder that clarifies the purpose of the Association’s policies and summarizes the process of policy development.
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AVMA expands diversity policy
The AVMA Executive Board has expanded the policy describing the Association’s commitment to diversity.
AVMA policy from start to finish
How are policies developed at the AVMA? Who's involved in the process? Read about the pathways for AVMA policy-making, and view our flowchart.
AVMA policies relevant to waste disposal
The AVMA has a number of policies regarding disposal of animal waste, carcasses, medical waste, and pharmaceuticals as well as policies encouraging
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
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Policy outlining AVMA research priorities revamped
The AVMA has revised its policy on research priorities, making the document more succinct, current, and in line with the Association’s pursuits.
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AVMA solicits member comments on welfare policies
The AVMA is soliciting comments from members on nine animal welfare policies under review by the Animal Welfare Committee, which
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MEMBERS ONLYAVMA conflict of interest policy for volunteers
The integrity of the AVMA and its activities depends on the avoidance of conflicts of interest, or even the appearance of such conflicts, by the…
Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Council on Education (COE)
Complete policies and procedures of the AVMA Council on Education
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AVMA plans to solicit input on policy from members
Members of the AVMA may soon be able to provide direct input on many of the Association’s policies, under a plan
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UNDER REVIEWAVMA policy to promote veterinary medical research and discovery
The AVMA recognizes that veterinary medical research is fundamental to the continued advancement of evidence-based veterinary practice.
Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) - Last update: August 2022.
ECFVG policies and procedures - AVMA ECFVG®-listed veterinary colleges
To be eligible to enroll in the ECFVG certification program, an individual must be a graduate of, or final-year student at, an AVMA-listed veterinary…
ECFVG policies and procedures - AVMA ECFVG®-listed veterinary colleges of the world
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Professional Policy and Practice
Scientific and professional resources for veterinarians - AVMA policies, FAQs, literature reviews, reference guides. Browse by topic, species or…
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Canine brucellosis policy adopted
The AVMA has adopted the following policy on canine brucellosis:
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 1, AVMA COE accreditation
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Raw food policy draws debate
A new AVMA policy discourages people from feeding raw or unprocessed meats and other animal products to cats and dogs.
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 4, appendices - Appendix A-Staff roster
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Extralabel drug use policy revised
A revised policy approved by the AVMA Executive Board will be used to comment on the Food and Drug Administration's further restrictions on the use of…
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Food safety policies updated
Four AVMA policies relating to food safety saw revisions proposed by the Food Safety Advisory Committee accepted by the Executive Board during its…
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Commonly used abbreviations AAALAC Association for Assessment and…
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Single policy on teeth reduction and removal adopted
The AVMA has a new policy concerning teeth removal and reduction in nonhuman primates and carnivores that replaces two related policies.