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New phase of DEI learning: Earn CE while advancing diversity
Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession can now earn continuing education credit for the learning modules…
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Curiosity can lead to discovery: Embracing neurodiversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams thoughtfully delves into the diversity of brain functions, highlighting the distinct benefits and…
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Learning from every generation
A new learning module from Journey for Teams provides practical information to help veterinary team members understand, welcome, and learn from people…
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Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine
The AVMA recently hosted more than 30 young adults at a Chicago veterinary clinic for an immersive experience in animal medicine as part of the…
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Being an ally: Everyone has a role
Being an ally means supporting and advocating with individuals who belong to historically marginalized groups, especially those different from our…
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Raw pet food diets, pet population management policies headed to HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates, during its regular winter session, being held January 5-6, 2024, in Chicago, will vote on six resolutions that would…
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Embracing gender diversity to make all feel welcome
Gender identity doesn't always correspond with the sex assigned at birth. A new learning module from Journey for Teams explores practical ways to…
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Nominations open for 2024 AVMA Excellence awards
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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How cultural sensitivity can improve client relations—and patient care
Being sensitive to clients' different cultural beliefs and practices helps us build trusting relationships that can improve patient care and make our…
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Veterinary hospital union, management ratify two-year contract
All Creatures Animal Hospital in Bremerton, Washington, and parent company Cara Veterinary Corp., in September reached an agreement with unionized…
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Improve accessibility with universal design—Here’s how
Discover what you and your team can do to increase accessibility in your workplace—and how this can benefit people with and without disabilities.
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How-to: Connecting underrepresented students to veterinary careers
Would you like to find ways to connect diverse youth in your community to veterinary medicine? The newest learning module from Journey for Teams can…
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Five tips to protect veterinary practices against cyberattacks
Roughly 11,000 veterinary practices each year experience a cyberattack, and with just over 800,000 complaints of suspected internet crime in 2022,…
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Showing up authentically is a personal and professional imperative, keynote speaker says
It's not about being perfect, according to Mariana Atencio, it's about being perfectly you. Atencio gave the keynote presentation, “The Power of…
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Thanks for the memories, Denver
So many special moments came out of AVMA Convention 2023, held July 14-18 in Denver. Attendees had a chance to network at events such as the…
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Jenkins, Perry lauded for leading efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion
The AVMA honored Drs. Christine Jenkins and Ruby L. Perry for their contributions toward advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the…
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Understanding and supporting religious diversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams challenges us to examine how religious and spiritual beliefs impact our interactions with animals,…
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Inaugural Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Willie Reed
Dr. Willie Reed is the inaugural recipient of the Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award. The award aims to recognize individuals who…
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What do your communications look like through a DEI lens?
How well do your communication processes and tools respect the needs of the diverse people you work with?
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Journey for Teams expands with new learning modules
The Journey for Teams (JFT) program has had more than 11,000 users since its launch in 2022. The program will celebrate its one-year anniversary at…
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Finding and hiring the best job candidate
Interested in recruitment that will help your organization find the best possible job candidate, giving all applicants equal opportunity? A new…
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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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Q&A: Goldman wants to help veterinarians rediscover their passion for the profession
Dr. Arnold Goldman 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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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will…