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Accreditation finance standard revised
On a recommendation from the Council on Education, the Executive Board approved changes in accreditation Standard 2, Finances.
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Midwestern receives accreditation answer from COE
A gathering of students and staff at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, erupted with cheers as the news was…
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Review underway for COE accreditation standards
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) has begun a review of its full set of accreditation standards and is inviting participation from anyone interested…
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AAHA now offers network accreditation
PetWell Partners, a Houston-based national veterinary practice network, has become the first organization to earn Practice Network Accreditation from…
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COE approves changes to accreditation standards
This information was sent earlier today to AVMA members who have subscribed to receive the COE Standard newsletter. To receive news and important…
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LMU still working toward full accreditation
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, will continue its provisional accreditation status.
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AVMA accredits six veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities recently accredited six new veterinary technology programs,
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AAHA recognizes 2018 accredited practice of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association has recognized Country Hills Pet Hospital of Eden, Wisconsin, as the 2018 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the…
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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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New veterinary technician programs open as others close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited six new veterinary technology programs and withdrew accreditation for…
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Accreditation-related actions approved
The Executive Board approved funds for the production of an educational presentation on veterinary school/college accreditation.
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Taul takes turn at helm of AAHA
Dr. Darren Taul, 2018-19 president of the American Animal Hospital Association, is a sort of everyman of veterinary practice.
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U.S. Department of Education review of AVMA Council on Education underway
The U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee for Institutional Quality and Integrity has begun its periodic review of the AVMA…
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Stakeholders meet in Philadelphia to discuss ECFVG, PAVE
Stakeholders interested in processes to certify the educational equivalence of graduates of non-AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges
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Oklahoma State cited by accreditor for deficiencies
Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is making some changes to its staffing, infrastructure, and policies after it has been…
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Salaries, debt for new graduates continue to increase
The latest figures on salaries and debt for the Class of 2018 show increases in both categories.
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Bustad award to be restructured
Since 1986, the AVMA, Delta Society, and Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. have co-sponsored the Bustad Companion Animal
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Board adjusts fees connected to annual convention
The Executive Board approved several recommendations that will increase revenue from the AVMA Annual Convention.
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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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New selection committee seeks volunteers
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is seeking members to fill the new CVTEA Selection Committee.
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The corporatization of veterinary medicine
Corporate-owned veterinary practices have been around for roughly 30 years, starting in 1987 when VCA bought its first independently owned companion…
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FDA requests label changes to combat antiparasitic resistance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked animal drug companies to voluntarily revise the labels of some livestock and horse dewormers to…
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100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing
Veterinary health and wellbeing are top of mind for veterinarians across the profession, including at the AVMA. As you and your veterinary team…
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AVMA to recognize Mexican veterinary school anniversary
The Executive Board approved a proclamation recognizing the 150th year of the founding of the School of Veterinary Medicine
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Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, Calif., sent out acceptance letters for its charter class