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Veterinary technicians add laboratory animal specialty
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America approved the establishment of the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians…
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HOD adopts policies on cribbing, microchipping animals
In January, the AVMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new policy on humanely managing horse cribbing and a revised policy concerning…
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Pet relocation guidelines reflect lessons learned
The AVMA and Association of Shelter Veterinarians in March released best practices for relocation of shelter animals programs to prevent the spread of…
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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Where to draw the line
In some areas of the country, rural veterinarians are struggling to maintain practice viability and client profitability
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Partnership seeks to improve veterinary technician CE
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants have
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Board acts to remove hurdles to AVMA membership
The AVMA Executive Board met Aug. 27-28 to take up an agenda dealing with such issues as AVMA membership requirements, livestock traceability and…
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Association strengthens policy on extractive industries
The AVMA has bolstered its policy on extraction of gas, oil, and minerals to support responsible practices that minimize negative impacts on animals,…
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HOD to deliberate on declawing
AVMA House of Delegates also to consider microchips, cribbing, use of technology
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Weeklong celebration for veterinary technicians
National Veterinary Technician Week will be celebrated Oct. 16-22 this year with the theme “Veterinary Nursing in Action.”
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AVMA President Howe will make communication a priority
Communication between the AVMA and its members weighs on the mind of Dr. John Howe, a retired mixed animal practitioner from Grand Rapids, Minnesota,
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Veterinary technicians in the spotlight
Veterinary technicians do a lot of hard work behind the scenes, so this year's National Veterinary Technician Week seeks to promote all
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AVMA revises declawing policy
Policy discourages procedure but defers to veterinarians on each case
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Dr. Walter E. Collins: 'Father of veterinary technology'
Dr. Walter E. Collins (Cornell ’61), a key creator of the veterinary technician curriculum, died Jan. 19. He was 88 years old.
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Creating cat-friendly practices, homes, and shelters
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is trying to make the world a friendlier and healthier place for cats.
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AVMA offers online certificate program on workplace well-being
The AVMA launched an online Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program in early May to connect all members of the veterinary team with resources for…
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AAFP president has long devotion to cats
Dr. Colleen Currigan started veterinary college knowing that she wanted to become a feline-only practitioner when such a thing was a rarity.
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HOD recommends depopulation policy sent to expert panel for further consideration
A resolution before the AVMA House of Delegates asking to reclassify all forms of ventilation shutdown—VSD and VSD plus—as “not recommended” for…
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Certificate in the works for veterinary first responders
To fill the gap in training at the local level for veterinary disaster response, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation board of directors voted…
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Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis?
AVMA staff analyze trends in patient volumes, clinic and hospital incomes, and staffing in those businesses.