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AVMA supports collection of data on antimicrobial use, House approves other policy changes
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new policy that describes best practices for collecting antimicrobial use data, what should be considered…
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Veterinary leaders see potential to knock down licensing barriers
Veterinarians said they have encountered burdensome and costly processes when trying to gain licenses in another state or territory, and AVMA leaders…
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Bisol elected to AVMA Board as District I representative
Small animal practitioner and Maine delegate Dr. Amanda Bisol will serve as District I director on the AVMA Board of Directors when Dr. Karen…
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SAVMA President Tooley all about building community
Whether it’s wrestling, veterinary medicine, or volunteering, Zachary Tooley has found a sense of community. Now, as Student AVMA president, he wants…
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Millions allocated for federal veterinary programs
The AVMA worked with lawmakers and coalitions to help secure funding in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill for programs critical to the…
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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…
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Veterinarians press lawmakers on rural veterinary shortages, dog importation
Over 200 veterinary professionals met virtually with members of Congress this April to garner support for AVMA-backed legislation addressing rural…
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Meet the AVMA president-elect candidates
The candidates for 2022-23 AVMA president-elect—Drs. Grace Bransford and Rena Carlson—spoke to AVMA News about their reasons for running for the AVMA…
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The backbone of veterinary technology for 50 years
This July, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The CVTEA accredits educational…
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AVMA leaders to discuss model practice act, principles of ethics
During the upcoming Veterinary Information Forum, the AVMA House of Delegates will discuss topics arising from the scheduled review of the AVMA Model…
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Quammen anticipates role as AVMA vice president
As the upcoming new AVMA vice president, Dr. Jennifer Quammen hopes to strengthen collaboration between the AVMA and veterinary academia.
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AVMA convention committee chair gives the people what they want
AVMA News spoke with Dr. John P. Sanders Jr., the 2021-22 chair of the AVMA Convention Education Program Committee, about veterinarians as lifelong…
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Reflecting on another remarkable year…
In his final President’s Column, Dr. José Arce celebrates the highlights of his year as AVMA president - and celebrates the accomplishments of the…
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Three candidates declare for AVMA’s top spot
Drs. Sandra Faeh Butler, Arnold L. Goldman, and Robert Murtaugh launched their campaigns July 29 for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect.
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Scamahorn
Dr. John Scamahorn has worked to support veterinarians and the veterinary profession at the local, state, and national level throughout his career. He…
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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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Nave honored with AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award went to Dr. James E. Nave for his efforts to create a more globally connected veterinary profession.
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Brett, Hinkle, Littlefield receive AVMA President’s Awards
This year’s recipients of the AVMA President’s Award are Dr. James Brett, a food animal veterinarian active in organized veterinary medicine; the late…
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Pride in being a member of the family
Dr. Lori Teller is excited and looking forward to her year serving as AVMA president. Get to know her in her first-ever President’s Column.
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House fills council, HAC seats
At its regular annual session in July, the AVMA House of Delegates elected individuals to AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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Delegates pass policies on raw milk, drugs, agricultural animals
The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…
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HOD discusses constraints of providing emergency care, updates to model practice act
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed the responsibility to provide emergency care as well as needed updates to the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice…
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AVMA marks 100,000-member milestone
The AVMA has reached a major milestone, recording over 100,000 members for the first time in its 159-year history. The announcement came during the…
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Pennell elected as next AVMA treasurer
Dr. Jon Pennell, former chair of the AVMA House Advisory Committee, was elected as the next AVMA treasurer. He begins his term in July 2023.
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…