Staffing in a veterinary practice is a crucial lever that can be adjusted to lift productivity. Are your staffing levels optimal? Use this easy…

After 22 years with the AVMA, Dr. David E. Granstrom is retiring in March from his position as assistant executive vice president and chief…

The AVMA House of Delegates took on the topic of accreditation during its Veterinary Information Forum, held January 10 during its winter session in…

Wildfires like those raging across Los Angeles put animals and people at risk. AVMA has many free resources to help animal owners protect pets and…

Veterinarians and pet owners are reporting adverse events associated with the use of Librela, a drug made by Zoetis to manage osteoarthritis pain in…

Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 2, 2025

The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health…

Workplace violence is a pervasive problem affecting millions of Americans annually, especially those working in health care settings. A trio of…

The AVMA Board of Directors has referred newly proposed or revised policies, revised rules for office election campaigns, and a request for a dues…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, December 19, 2024

The new policy on “Climate Change and Related Sustainability Issues” was approved by the AVMA Board of Directors during its November 13-15 meeting at…

The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois,…

The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton.

Multipronged efforts to increase the number of rural and food animal have generally been successful at what they’ve been designed to do. However, none…

The lack of veterinary services in parts of rural America and for food animal producers has prompted veterinary colleges to be more deliberate in…

Practice health metrics, including staffing ratios and profit center percentages, were discussed during the presentation “Unlocking Veterinary…

The nomination period is open for the AVMA Excellence Awards for 2025. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…

Hurricane Helene is estimated to have caused billions of dollars of damage in western North Carolina according to a government assessment of the…

Dr. Chris Doherty’s presentation at the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum previewed the results of the 2024 AVMA Senior Survey and 2024…

Together, the veterinary community has provided charitable care to more than 1,000 needy pets through the AVMF’s REACH program. Meet Brooklyn, the…

Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, November 7, 2024

Businesses that embrace empathy and innovation will remain competitive in a transformative age driven by artificial intelligence, according to…

The Washington State VMA (WSVMA) held its Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference from September 27-29 in Tacoma. The WSVMA presented awards and…

It’s a different world post pandemic, and leaders should be confidently humble, says organization psychologist Adam Grant, publicly admitting their…

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) held its 57th annual conference from September 12-14 in Columbus, Ohio. The AABP presented…