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New Mizzou clinic affords greater access to care
The University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine plans to open a cancer care facility in Wentzville,
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GHLIT participants already have protections of health care reform
Over the next decade, the federal legislation to reform health care will usher in sweeping changes for much of the insurance industry designed to…
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N.H. considering licensing nonveterinarian livestock care
A task force in New Hampshire is considering licensing nonveterinarians for some livestock care to address a shortage of available food animal…
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GHLIT adapts insurance coverage after health care reform
Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ushered in an era of unprecedented change for the health insurance market, change focused on…
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Students win grand prize for pet care innovation
Imagine a product that rewards pet owners for taking their dog on walks and reminds them to schedule a checkup with the veterinarian or to give the…
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Immigration, language barriers influence veterinary care
The veterinarian from Greeley, Colo., does not speak Spanish, but he and the feedyard employees find ways to work together, whether by relying on…
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Former dean assumes presidency at Tennessee
Dr. Joseph A. DiPietro, a former veterinary college dean, is now the head of an entire university system.
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AAHA practice standards available to AVMA members
AVMA members can now access the AAHA standards for veterinary practices.
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UNDER REVIEWVeterinarian-client-patient relationship
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the basis for veterinary care. To establish such a relationship these conditions must be satisfied.
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AVMA, AAEP enter into urban working horse debate
Urban working horses, such as carriage horses and mounted police units, have occupied city streets for decades.
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AAHA President Welborn to focus on new accreditation standards, compliance study
Dr. Link V. Welborn has a busy year ahead of him. As the 2003-2004 AAHA president, the Tampa, Fla., practitioner wants to spend his term helping AAHA…
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Administration wants more restraint over antimicrobial use
Federal agriculture authorities will reduce certain uses of antimicrobials in agriculture
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GHLIT provides multiple layers of claims review
With multiple studies indicating that an asthma drug could be beneficial in treating her son's chronic idiopathic urticaria, a rare disease…
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HHS advances electronic medical record-keeping system
Veterinarians and physicians are one step closer to having a standardized, national electronic system for medical record keeping.
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HealthPlan Services to serve AVMA GHLIT policyholders
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust is pleased to announce that it has finalized a partnership agreement with HealthPlan
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GHLIT urges veterinarians to protect their eyes
From blood and other bodily fluids to liquid and aerosol chemicals to infectious disease agents—not to mention unpredictable animal…
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Hub offers resources, continues conversation on animal welfare
The AVMA launched a comprehensive Web hub on animal welfare April 26 in celebration of World Veterinary Day 2014
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GHLIT Wellness Center to offer complimentary screenings during convention
The Group Health and Life Insurance Trust's Wellness Center will provide AVMA members, veterinary students, and their spouses with access to free…
Benefits for early-career veterinarians
AVMA offers many member benefits designed especially for early-career veterinarians. Discover exclusive tools and resources that will support you as…
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JAAHA's print revival receives positive feedback
the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association plans to return to print in January 2011, according to AAHA Associate Public Relations Manager…
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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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Officers on the road
Mentoring already exists in the profession, so why did the Executive Board recently create a Model Mentoring Program Task Force?
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Mentorship, internship models evolving to meet needs
Dr. Kristen Britton went to work for her mom, previously a solo practitioner, after earning her veterinary degree last year.
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New resource targets veterinary students, recent graduates
Zoetis launched an online resource, Vetvance, Jan. 22 for soon-to-be or recently minted veterinarians.