Wildfires like those raging across Los Angeles put animals and people at risk. AVMA has many free resources to help animal owners protect pets and…

Livestock operations should work with their veterinarian to develop and maintain a written protocol for the identification and care of both ambulatory…

The American Animal Hospital Association’s new 2024 Community Care Guidelines for Small Animal Practice aim to redefine “gold standard” veterinary…

The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois,…

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…

Multipronged efforts to increase the number of rural and food animal have generally been successful at what they’ve been designed to do. However, none…

Subtle slights targeting marginalized peoples can eventually cause negative health effects, says Marian Vasser, who led a workshop on ways of avoiding…

Practice health metrics, including staffing ratios and profit center percentages, were discussed during the presentation “Unlocking Veterinary…

Zoo Atlanta was the site of the latest “Vet for a Day,” a program started by the stars of the TV show “Critter Fixers,” Drs. Terrence Ferguson and…

Approximately 22% of Americans speak a language other than English at home. What does that mean for veterinary practices?

Walmart recently announced major expansions to its pet care services that include opening five new Walmart Pet Services Centers in Georgia and…

Businesses that embrace empathy and innovation will remain competitive in a transformative age driven by artificial intelligence, according to…

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is on track to receive provisional accreditation from the AVMA Council on Education…

Colorado’s Proposition 129 would fundamentally change the way the veterinary profession operates, as currently only veterinarians can diagnose, create…

A recent study published in JAVMA reveals new insights into the treatment of cats exposed to toxic lilies, offering hope for pet owners facing this…

Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), opened the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum October 8 with an update on the…

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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The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced a partnership with the Stanton Foundation to offer the Stanton Foundation Canine Spectrum of…

New bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would help Americans manage the costs of veterinary care and pet insurance by authorizing…

New research published in the JAVMA reveals that teaching dogs to voluntarily dunk their heads in water is the most effective method for rapidly…

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…

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is honoring veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week,…

Creating a veterinary midlevel position (MLP) is neither a sufficiently targeted nor practical approach to address existing workforce issues. More…

Our veterinary patients deserve high-quality care. Colorado’s proposed Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) would lower the standard for veterinary…