FAQs
Questions and answers for veterinarians and their clients on veterinary medical topics related to animal health and welfare.
A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention (abstract)
A Model Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention(abst) in proceedings 140th Annual ConventionAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationJune 2001Gail C.…
State Advocacy Issue
Pet Plaintiffs By Steve Malanga May 9, 2007 In the wake of the tainted pet-food scandal, some pet owners, aided by trial lawyers and advocacy…
Professional Policy and Practice
Scientific and professional resources for veterinarians - AVMA policies, FAQs, literature reviews, reference guides. Browse by topic, species or…
David E. Granstrom, DVM, PhD, DACVM (parasitology)
Dr. David E. Granstrom is assistant executive vice president and chief accreditation and certification officer of the AVMA.
PETS Act (FAQ)
PETS Act authorizes FEMA to rescue, shelter and care for people with pets and service animals, and to the animals themselves, after a major…
RSS feeds
AVMA's RSS feeds keep veterinarians and other veterinary professionals abreast of veterinary news and important issues.
AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
Zoonotic Diseases and Pets FAQ
Animals can carry diseases that people can catch. Get answers to commonly asked questions about disease risks related to pets.
Air travel and short-nosed dogs FAQ
Learn about the safety of air travel for short-nosed dogs such as pugs, Boston Terriers, boxers, some mastiffs, Pekingese, Lhasa Apsos, Shih tzus and…
Veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) FAQ
What is a veterinarian-client-patient relationship? Why does it matter? What does my veterinarian offer that an online source can't match?
Traveling with your pet FAQ
What to think about when deciding to travel with a pet? Can you take your pet out of the country? Specific needs for travel by plane, boat, car, train…
Common-sense measures to protect your dog, yourself and others in canine social settings
Consult your veterinarian about the best preventive program for your dog(s), including vaccinations, heartworm prevention and parasite prevention…
Tips for effective letter writing to state legislators and other officials
Writing to lawmakers is one way to influence state and local laws and policy. Here are tips to write more effective letters.
Reporting adverse events
Adverse events that occur after use of a medication, medical device, pesticide, vaccine or other biological product are rare but can be…
Careers - veterinary technician
Some might say that "behind every good veterinarian, there's a veterinary technician"… but not us. That's because we know that veterinary…
AVMA Animal Welfare Award
This award is given annually to an AVMA member veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the welfare of animals.
AVMA Humane Award
Nomination Form—Deadline: February 1, 2016 This award is given annually to a non-veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the…
AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
This award recognizes a veterinary researcher on the basis of lifetime achievement in basic, applied or clinical research.
AVMA Public Service Award
This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding public service or unusual contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary…
AVMA Clinical Research Award
The AVMA Clinical Research Award is given annually to a veterinarian in recognition of his or her achievements in patient-oriented research, including
AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The Global Veterinary Service Award was established initially as the XIIth International Veterinary Congress Prize from funds remaining after the 1934…
ECFVG - Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination Candidate Bulletin
Updated December 2012 Table of Contents Introduction to the Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination
About the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Updated July 2013 Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities In 1972, the House of Delegates authorized a program of…
ECFVG - Clinical Proficiency Examination Candidate Bulletin
Table of Contents Introduction to the Clinical Proficiency Examination CPE Format CPE Common Diagnoses CPE Sites and Schedule