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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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AVMA to deliberate on assistance animals, stem cells
Service, emotional support, and therapy animals provide therapeutic interventions and assist individuals with disabilities but the growing number of…
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Databases will assist aquatic animal veterinarians and their clients
Two databases that will allow the public and veterinarians to search and locate aquatic animal veterinarians and diagnostic
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AVMA, United reach agreement on form for assistance animals
The AVMA, with support from the AVMA PLIT, took action when United Airlines announced a new policy requiring a veterinarian's signature vouching for…
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Organizations work to assist animals in Haiti following earthquake
 Relief for the animals and animal owners of Haiti after the recent devastating earthquake is coming from U.S. and international organizations that…
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Delta Air Lines implements new rules for assistance animals
Delta Air Lines announced Jan. 19 that the airline is requiring advance documentation for service and emotional support animals, effective March 1.
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AVMA explores assistance for latest Iraqi victims--animals in Baghdad Zoo
U.S. Army Veterinary Service personnel are currently serving in Iraq as protectors of human and animal health
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AVMA welcomes two assistant directors
Dr. Kendall Houlihan and certified veterinary technician Laura Lien joined the AVMA staff as assistant directors in the Animal Welfare and the…
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AAHA releases guidelines for working, assistance, therapy dogs
The American Animal Hospital Association has released the first comprehensive consensus report on veterinary recommendations for working, assistance,…
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It's official: Vogel elected assistant executive VP
Dr. Lyle P. Vogel was elected by the AVMA Executive Board Nov. 15 as the Association's assistant executive vice president.
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Winter hay assistance available
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Equine Fund has been offering financial support again this year to help keep horses…
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Programs assist pet owners facing tough times
Some pet owners are seeking temporary assistance to keep their companions through the economic downturn, and veterinary practices can refer them to a…
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New assistant editor for Publications Division
The AVMA Publications Division has filled a vacancy for assistant editor. Dr. Carla M.K. Morrow joined the staff Oct. 20, 2008
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Displaced veterinarians receive assistance
If a state board is not able to waive the temporary or provisional license fees for veterinarians displaced by Hurricane Katrina
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Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams rise and shine
The Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams sprang into action at the National Fire Academy's National Emergency Training Center
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Groups assist Haiti with earthquake recovery
Animal and public health are among the concerns in Haiti after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.
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Veterinarians needed for Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams
The Department of Homeland Security has requested that the size of each of the four AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams be
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Nichols joins AVMA GRD as assistant director
Dr. Robert W. Nichols III joined the AVMA staff Nov. 7 as assistant director of the Governmental Relations Division
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AVMA approves measure to assist with FSIS restructuring
Executive Board coverage AVMA approves measure to assist with FSIS restructuring The Executive Board approved…
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How to integrate a veterinary assistant into the health care team
A recent AVMA webinar led by Janet McConnell, a certified veterinary technician, focused on how to integrate a veterinary assistant into a veterinary…
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O'Donnell joins AVMA publications team as assistant editor
The AVMA Publications Division welcomed Dr. Denise O'Donnell as an assistant editor for the AVMA journals
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Donlin appointed AVMA assistant executive vice president
At its meeting in June, the AVMA Executive Board appointed Dr. Janet D. Donlin as the assistant executive vice president
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Funds raise money for veterinary technicians, assistants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a relief fund May 14 for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants financially impacted by…
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New assistant editor joins AVMA publications team
The AVMA Publications Division welcomed Dr. Helen L. Simons to her new post as an assistant editor for the AVMA journals