AVMA members care passionately about expanding access to quality veterinary care, which plays a role in both animal and public health. As an…

AlignCare is a novel delivery model designed to promote access to veterinary care by supporting low-income pet owners and the veterinary professionals…

Students at Ontario Veterinary College and Atlantic Veterinary College will graduate with a better understanding of how to remove barriers to access…

AlignCare is a three-year project that will provide community-based financial support so selected families' pets can receive basic care from enrolled…

The University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine plans to open a cancer care facility in Wentzville,

The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…

One out of four pet owners experiences barriers to obtaining veterinary care, and the primary obstacle for all pet owners seeking any type of care is…

The federal government’s 2022 budget sets aside millions of dollars to improve access to veterinary care in rural areas, protect our nation's food…

Legislation that would help increase rural access to veterinary care has been reintroduced in Congress. The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would help…

After months of collaborative work by the AVMA, other stakeholder organizations, and congressional offices, the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act,…

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act (VMLRPEA), which would enable more food animal and public health veterinarians to…

The AVMA House of Delegates suggested effective client communication and documentation of discussions with clients were important aspects to the…

This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week, happening October 15-21, in which everyone is encouraged to celebrate,…

President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper What can you do when your clients’ busy schedules make it difficult for them to attend a postoperative follow-up…

Survey results suggest dog owners share some understanding across demographics on the conditions for which they would seek veterinary care.

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…

Millions of American pet owners have a disability, said Dr. Kate KuKanich, associate professor at Kansas State University College of Veterinary…

The veterinary profession is searching for workforce solutions to ensure that our practices are able to care for patients now and long into the…

Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…

California Assembly Bill 1399 passed the California Senate Appropriations Committee on September 1. The bill would allow a…

Veterinarians in swine medicine will need to adjust to restrictions taking effect in December on availability and oversight of antimicrobials

The Positive Pet Care Guide is a comprehensive, single-page resource that outlines matching expectations for both veterinary teams and clients. Learn…

The Food and Drug Administration is offering data about adverse events in animals that can be useful for researchers and software developers.

Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, a board member of the Human Animal Bond Association, gave a talk about the special needs of elderly and disabled animal…

Veterinary care for underserved populations was the central topic during the first Access to Veterinary Care Symposium, hosted by the Program for Pet…