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AVMA tool can help inform practices' business planning
AVMA members now have access to a tool that makes it easier to estimate the potential size of their local companion animal veterinary market and to…
Advocating for veterinary small businesses
The AVMA supports a business environment that allows veterinarians to thrive in rewarding and financially sustainable careers. We advocate for…
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AABP to give business help
Veterinary students, mixed animal practice owners, and retiring veterinarians alike could receive business help through a new
AVMA strategic planning
The AVMA's strategic plan outlines five objectives that steer the Association's work.
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Getting down to business
A multimillion-dollar AVMA initiative aims to reverse a troubling financial decline being experienced throughout much of the U.S. veterinary…
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Incoming AAEP president born into the business
Dr. Berk spoke with JAVMA News about his background, his presidency plans, and the challenges ahead for the AAEP.
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New AVMA strategic plan emphasizes economics
Concerns about the economics of the veterinary profession are an underlying theme of the new AVMA Strategic Plan, which received approval during the…
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Health insurance plans could soon return as AVMA member benefit
This summer, the AVMA could once again offer health insurance plans to AVMA members after a hiatus of roughly five years.
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Court ruling may delay health insurance rollout
The AVMA’s plans to resume offering health insurance to our members may be delayed by a federal court ruling issued this week. On Thursday, a D.C.…
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The Social DVM: How to safeguard your reputation online
Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, founder of the Social DVM, a social media consulting company for veterinarians, hosted an AVMA webinar on Feb. 28 to discuss key…
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AVMA health insurance returns
The AVMA and AVMA LIFE announced the return of an employer-based association health insurance program for AVMA members that will initially be…
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Intervet/Schering-Plough and Merial will not merge
Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis announced in late March that they had decided to terminate an agreement to form a new animal health joint venture by…
Practice management
Thriving in veterinary practice means consistently achieving goals and growth, while maintaining balance in all aspects of our lives. AVMA can help…
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Fate of tax-reporting repeal uncertain
The Obama administration is unhappy with lawmakers' plans for offsetting $19 billion in lost revenue that would result from eliminating an unpopular…
Market share estimator
The AVMA Market Share Estimator is a step-by-step tool that lets companion animal veterinarians calculate local market size and share, and set goals…
Insurance
Whether you’re looking for health insurance, life insurance, liability insurance, or other coverage for yourself, your family and your business, the…
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Murphy leading AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health
Dr. Mike Murphy, most recently a veterinary medical officer with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration, joined the…
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Q&A: As partisan storms rage, congressman tacks toward the center
As a moderate Democrat in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kurt Schrader is a rarity in a Congress riven by partisan passions.
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Disaster preparedness
Disaster and emergency preparedness and response are important issues to the AVMA. We provide wide-ranging resources to help both veterinarians and…
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5 Practical economic insights for all veterinarians
The 2019 AVMA Economic Summit covered many topics crucial to thriving in daily practice – including behavioral science, marketing, innovation, and…
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New tool helps you understand your local market
How many potential clients and pets live in your local area? How many of those pets do you treat at your practice? If you’re not sure, then we have…
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Board looks at veterinary economics, AVMA finances
The AVMA Executive Board, while meeting April 7-9, concentrated its attention on the economic challenges currently facing veterinarians individually…
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AVMA-led conversations drive innovation for veterinarians
One of the important roles of the AVMA is to bring the veterinary profession together to address critical topics to help veterinarians succeed. Two…