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Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee
The 2024 Student AVMA Symposium, co-hosted by Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee, took place March 14-17 at the Knoxville…
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California veterinarian bucks the norm
Dr. Ed Le Tourneau grew up watching cowboys drive cattle. He rode his first bull at 15 and was hooked. Throughout the rest of his life, the California…
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HOD requests spectrum of care resources
The AVMA House of Delegates suggested effective client communication and documentation of discussions with clients were important aspects to the…
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JAVMA, AJVR authors recognized for exceptional work
Student, intern, and resident authors of stand-out manuscripts published in the JAVMA and AJVR were honored as part of the second AVMA Journals…
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SAVMA Symposium at Illinois highlighted the best of the Midwest
The 2023 Student AVMA (SAVMA) Symposium had nearly 700 veterinary students in attendance for the event from March 17-19. The event was hosted by the…
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Report details $7.2M in USDA veterinary loan repayment
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture released its Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment…
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Iowa governor signs veterinary debt repayment bill
Iowa joins about 20 states that have similar loan repayment programs for rural and food animal veterinarians.
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Slaughter delays lead to depopulation
Companies destroyed thousands of swine and poultry in April as coronavirus outbreaks shuttered or slowed slaughter plants, and one producer warned…
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth
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House of Delegates approves model practice act, other proposals
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new version of the Model Veterinary Practice Act and passed proposals regarding AVMA governance and pet health…
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Ripple effect of Megastudy still being felt
In the two decades since the executive summary's publication, veterinary economics has risen in importance.
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AABP offers workshops on managing rural practices
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is offering workshops for recent veterinary graduates in rural areas who are looking to buy or build
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Veterinarians encouraged to take telehealth for a spin
Telehealth and virtual care aren't a replacement but rather an extension of veterinary practice, said Dr. Michael Bailey, a veterinary radiologist and…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Delegates discuss ethics of vendor incentive programs
The Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA adequately cover transparency in acceptance of sponsorships, rebates, equipment, and free…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Report: Market for veterinarians has been robust
The national market for veterinarians remained robust in 2015 for a second straight year, according to the 2016 AVMA Report on the Market for…
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Tool details, compares cost of veterinary education
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recently introduced its Educational Cost Comparison Tool, which allows prospective to make…
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Pressing topics addressed by HOD
The AVMA House of Delegates held its first Veterinary Issues Forum during its regular annual session Aug. 4 in San Antonio.
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs
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Leading AABP during change
Dr. Daniel L. Grooms said the American Association of Bovine Practitioners is working to help veterinarians and veterinary students through a period…
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SAVMA supports competencies study
Veterinary students gathered this past March for the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held at Louisiana State University.
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Stakeholders respond to AVMA workforce study
American Animal Hospital Association Executive Director Michael Cavanaugh says the U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study confirms what many in the…