Avian influenza virus type A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Here are important details about this…
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S. 2022
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
Safe handling of pet food and pet treats
Commercial pet food and treats can provide healthy diets and tasty rewards for pets but need to be handled with health and safety in mind. Just like…
Effective Equine Care Guide
The Effective Equine Care Guide is a free resource that veterinary teams can leverage to help foster healthy lines of communication and a positive…
Addressing rural veterinary gaps: A must for animal and public health
The bipartisan Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is needed to protect both animals and people by expanding access to veterinary care in rural gap areas.
Improved dog importation standards needed to protect public health
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would protect both animal and public health by helping ensure that dogs are in good health when imported into the…
Biomedical research
The mission of the AVMA includes the improvement of animal and human health. To fulfill this mission, the AVMA is committed to advancing the science…
An evolving VCC experience
The AVMA Veterinary Career Center (VCC) experience is going through an evolution set to be available in 2025.
AVMA membership data 2022
Market research data: View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2022.
AVMA support of NASPHV compendia
See a list of AVMA-supported NASPHV compendia intended to help prevent exposures to and control diseases that humans can get from animals and animal…
2023 HOD resolutions and bylaw amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates in 2023.
Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
Named for the late Leo K. Bustad, DVM, PhD, this award recognizes a distinguished AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding work in preserving and…
AVMA advocacy
The AVMA represents the interests of veterinarians through strategically targeted advocacy in Congress, with regulatory agencies, and before the…
Veterinary specialists 2021
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2021.
Workforce: What is best for safe, quality animal care?
The veterinary profession is searching for workforce solutions to ensure that our practices are able to care for patients now and long into the…
Advocating for veterinary patients’ pharmaceutical needs
The AVMA works with policymakers to advocate for sensible pharmaceutical rules that recognize the unique and important needs of veterinary medicine,…
Rabies prevention toolkit
Bring science-based rabies prevention information to your community on World Rabies Day and year round.
Erin Casey, DVM
A Virginia native, Dr. Erin Casey is proud to represent her state as the District 2 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors.
Jon Pennell, DVM
Dr. Jon Pennell grew up in Southern Idaho and is a second-generation veterinarian. His father was a mixed-animal practitioner.
2022 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
AVMA event press credentials and guidelines policy
Press credentials for AVMA events may be granted at AVMA’s sole discretion to journalists employed by news organizations attending the event for the…
Mentoring for early-career veterinarians
MentorVet Connect, brought to you by the AVMA, connects early-career veterinarians with trained mentors outside of their own workplace, providing both…
2023 winter HOD proceedings
Official proceedings of the 2023 winter meeting of the AVMA House of Delegates
Positive Pet Care Guide
The Positive Pet Care Guide is a comprehensive, single-page resource that outlines matching expectations for both veterinary teams and clients. Learn…