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Future of animal welfare intertwined with veterinary profession
Some current trends in animal welfare he outlined are as follows:
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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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Animal shelters brace for surrenders
Financial challenges for pet owners may cause an increase in relinquishments to animal shelters. Leaders in the industry are preparing by expanding…
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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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Working for you, advancing animal health
Dr. John Howe takes his responsibility as AVMA president very seriously and looks forward to serving AVMA members throughout his tenure. Read his…
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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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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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UNDER REVIEWGovernment fees and taxes on veterinary products and services
Government entities should consider the possible negative effects on human health, animal health and animal welfare that may result from fees or taxes…
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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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Federal action could offer opportunity to resume AVMA LIFE health insurance offering
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump may provide an opportunity for AVMA LIFE Trust to again provide health insurance for our members,…
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CATalyst Council launches grant program to improve care of cats
The CATalyst Council, which counts the AVMA among its sponsors, will make grant awards in areas of interest such as telemedicine, animal welfare or…
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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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Cultural competency program created for students
An online certificate program on diversity and inclusion is being offered for free to some veterinary students.
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Updated and improved: Workplace wellbeing certificate
One of the most popular learning programs on AVMA Axon just got better. The Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program has been updated for 2020 with…
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Let’s celebrate veterinary technicians
Veterinary technicians are an undeniably important part of the veterinary healthcare team. October 11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week, when…
AVMA celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 15-21)
During National Veterinary Technician Week, October 15-21, the AVMA is celebrating the invaluable contributions of veterinary technicians to animal…
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Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix b – Use of animals in veterinary technology teaching programs - Last update to this section: August 2022
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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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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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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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Celebrate Veterinary Technician Week by using all their skills
Veterinary technicians are critical team members every day of the year and have been instrumental in keeping our practices operating during the…
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Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations