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Nominations open for 2025 AVMA Excellence awards
The nomination period is open for the AVMA Excellence Awards for 2025. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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North Carolina still recovering from historic hurricane damage
Hurricane Helene is estimated to have caused billions of dollars of damage in western North Carolina according to a government assessment of the…
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Celebrate a milestone: $1 million in charitable care
Together, the veterinary community has provided charitable care to more than 1,000 needy pets through the AVMF’s REACH program. Meet Brooklyn, the…
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Helping hurricane victims: Do’s and don’ts
The best way to help those impacted by natural disasters is to provide financial donations through trusted sources like the American Veterinary…
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AVMF, Stanton Foundation offering $150,000 research grant
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced a partnership with the Stanton Foundation to offer the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of…
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Congress considers bill helping with costs of veterinary care, pet insurance
New bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would help Americans manage the costs of veterinary care and pet insurance by authorizing…
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Scholars symposium combines veterinary student research, professional development
Nearly 600 veterinary students from around the world attended the Veterinary Scholars Symposium, held August 8-10 at the University of Minnesota…
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NIOSH develops wellbeing guide to address health care worker burnout
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has developed the “Impact Wellbeing Guide” to…
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President’s Column: Where DEI and wellbeing meet
Good mental health is a cornerstone of a veterinary career that is personally and professionally rewarding. AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh has seen…
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Scholarship opportunities for students available through AVMF
The application period opens September 1 for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (AVMF) veterinary student scholarship program and grant…
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AVMF maintains support for veterinary relief in Ukraine
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to maintain a mobile veterinary clinic in Ukraine and purchase food for…
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Powered by you: AVMA community raises $67,000 for Foundation
Thank you to the many participants who contributed to the AVMF's District Donor Challenge.
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AVMF’s REACH charitable care program provides nearly $650,000 to help pets, clients
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Reaching Every Animal with Charitable Healthcare (REACH) Program has proven itself to be impactful.…
Gary Marshall, DVM
AVMA Vice President 2024-2026 Dr. Gary Marshall is a 1989 graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marshall is…
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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AVMA acknowledges four veterinary scientists with research awards
The AVMA is honoring four veterinary scientists with 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to research
Dr. Rena Carlson announces 2024 AVMA President’s Award winners
In one of her final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Rena Carlson presented AVMA President's Awards to…
Dr. Joshua Stern named recipient of 2024 AVMF Career Achievement in Feline Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Joshua Stern, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor of…
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AVMF spearheads feline research with EveryCat Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has provided more than $130,000 to advance a variety of feline research projects, thanks to a generous…
2024 AVMA Excellence Awards recognition videos
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
2023 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
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Veterinary students with Arizona ties can apply for scholarships
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation continues to accept applications for several scholarships meant to attract new veterinarians to Arizona.
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AVMF, VPRF pharmacology grant recipients undertake research projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF) selected three veterinary researchers as…
Biomedical research
The mission of the AVMA includes the improvement of animal and human health. To fulfill this mission, the AVMA is committed to advancing the science…