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Does pet health insurance make sense for clients?
Pet health insurance can help pets get the health care they need. This Chart of the Month looks at research that illustrates the value of insurance,…
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Safety testing
The AVMA supports research to discover and develop safe and efficacious drugs, vaccines, biologicals, and medical devices that benefit animals and…
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AVMF debuts charitable fund, announces $185K in scholarships
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation this summer officially launched its charitable fund reimbursing veterinarians who provide low- or no-cost…
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GHLIT announces expansion of network to include Mayo providers
Aetna Signature Administrators, the preferred provider organization for the AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust, has expanded its network to…
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Inside the headquarters for military dogs
Lackland Air Force Base breeds and trains dogs for the U.S. Department of Defense, and serves as hub for veterinary care
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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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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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Want to NOAH good thing?
In August, the AVMA's NOAH - Network of Animal Health - will be available on the AVMA Network Web site to all members, free of charge, as a member…
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AVMA GHLIT switches PPO network
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust switched its preferred provider organization network to Aetna Signature Administrators, effective Dec.…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the roles of veterinarians in promoting animal welfare
The AVMA, FVE, and CVMA recognize that sentient animals are capable of experiencing positive physical and emotional states (or feelings), including…
Workforce: What does our profession really need?
The veterinary profession is searching for workforce solutions to ensure that our practices are able to care for patients now and long into the…
AVMA member benefits
AVMA membership supports you with exclusive tools that help you succeed in both your professional and personal life. Make the most of your membership.…
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AAVMC offers guidelines on service dogs at teaching hospitals
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has created a series of guidelines on how service dogs should be handled in veterinary…
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Study reveals veterinarian preparedness during pandemic
New research for the first time offers a look at how prepared veterinarians and other members of the animal care felt to continue providing essential…
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Q&A: Murtaugh aims to be 'visionary leader' for AVMA
Dr. Robert Murtaugh is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will fill…
Steps to implement telemedicine services in your practice
Telemedicine can improve patient triage and clinical outcomes, and benefit patients, animal owners and the veterinary practice. Follow these steps to…
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In-person consult to establish VCPR is key, even for telemedicine
Telemedicine provides tremendous opportunity for veterinarians to reach more patients, improve the quality of care, and offer added convenience to…
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AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine
The bill would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop illegal xylazine trafficking while protecting veterinarians’ access to this…
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FDA issues draft guidance on compounding
AVMA is undertaking a careful review of the proposal with broad input from AVMA members and other veterinary stakeholders. We'll work with FDA to…
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Partners for Healthy Pets shifts from ads to conversations
After conducting a multimedia consumer advertising campaign, Partners for Healthy Pets is focusing on providing resources that help veterinary…
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Interested in veterinary anesthesia? This organization may be for you
New society created with all veterinary professionals in mind
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Wellbeing in the veterinary workplace: Collaboration and culture are key
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong In the workplace, wellbeing plays an important role in determining not only individual health and happiness, but…
AVMA reignites congressional efforts to address highest level of rural veterinary shortages
After months of collaborative work by the AVMA, other stakeholder organizations, and congressional offices, the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act,…
AVMA, Street Dog Coalition partner to help pets of people experiencing homelessness in Denver
Pets give their humans love, companionship and protection, and in return their owners want to give them the medical care, nutrition and comfort they…
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Model law: Pharmacies should keep a reference on veterinary drugs
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy recently amended the NABP Model State Pharmacy Act to require pharmacies that dispense