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Model aims to increase access to veterinary care
AlignCare is a novel delivery model designed to promote access to veterinary care by supporting low-income pet owners and the veterinary professionals…
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Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…
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HOD requests spectrum of care resources
The AVMA House of Delegates suggested effective client communication and documentation of discussions with clients were important aspects to the…
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California curbs deferred-interest credit for veterinary care
Later this year in California, providers of medical and veterinary care and their employees will be prohibited from arranging or establishing open-end…
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Purina donates $1M to AVMF’s charitable care grant program
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets announced the launch of its Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting & Expo…
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President’s column: Advancing telehealth to enhance and expand patient care
Telehealth, used appropriately, can help make practicing veterinary medicine easier and more efficient. That's why the AVMA is a lead partner in the…
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AVMF, Purina Pro Plan expand charitable care program to support veterinarians, clients
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is partnering with Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets to help expand the Foundation’s Reaching Every…
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
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Telemedicine
AVMA is committed to ensuring access to the convenience and benefits afforded by telemedicine, while promoting the responsible provision of…
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11 technologies veterinary practices can adopt today
New devices and software promise to help enhance patient care and monitoring, ease workloads, improve workflows, meet or exceed client expectations,…
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VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary
Several new studies were unveiled at @the_NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo this January in Orlando, Florida, including research identifying 30 different…
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AAVSB launches program for veterinary technicians
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards launched Veterinary Care Elite earlier this year. The program stores all qualifications and…
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National Veterinary Scholars Symposium goes virtual
More than 500 student posters featured research on topics ranging from microbiology to access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic
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AVMA president among veterinarians joining National Academies of Practice
AVMA President Lori Teller, Dr. Julia Ponder, and Dr. John Tegzes were recently inducted as 2023 veterinary fellows into the National Academies of…
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CDC announces priorities for distributing COVID-19 vaccine
A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that veterinary team members may have access to an…
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Veterinary practices should be designated essential businesses
As states grapple to confront COVID-19, AVMA urges authorities to recognize veterinary practices as essential businesses, and ensure veterinary access…
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Coalition of veterinary groups launch telehealth initiative
The Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care launched at AVMA Convention 2022. It will develop education and resources to help veterinarians integrate…
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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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…
AVMA news
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…
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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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Interested in veterinary anesthesia? This organization may be for you
New society created with all veterinary professionals in mind
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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…
AVMA news
American Association of Feline Practitioners - Feb. 1, 2022
Hybrid in-person and virtual annual conference, Phoenix, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2021
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,