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Congress passes COVID-19 legislation
A package of measures intended to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 emergency has been approved by Congress and awaits the president's signature.
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COVID-19 highlights access-to-care challenges
How to provide access to affordable veterinary care for pet owners with financial needs or limitations has always been a dilemma for veterinarians,…
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COVID-19: Business tools for veterinary practices
A new webinar and a suite of business-related website resources can help veterinary business owners meet the challenges of the fast-changing COVID-19…
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COVID-19 stimulus package signed into law
A sweeping COVID-19 relief package was approved by Congress and signed by the president Friday. Here are key provisions that matter to veterinary…
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When will veterinarians get COVID-19 vaccines?
The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting in early January, discussed the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The AVMA has advocated for…
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Veterinary staff, student face COVID-19
As the U.S. enters its third month feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary profession, too, continues to adjust to how it…
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Small business loans: Latest COVID-19 update
Veterinary practices interested in the new Paycheck Protection Program should continue working with a lender to get an application in the queue as…
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COVID-19 legislation amended by the House, heads to Senate
Federal legislation to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 emergency has undergone substantive changes since it was first voted on by the…
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COVID-19: How have veterinary practices responded?
A large-scale AVMA survey of veterinary practices revealed the broad impact of COVID-19, including the most common operational changes and…
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New COVID-19 stimulus supports veterinary profession
The COVID-19 relief package enacted March 11 contains AVMA-championed provisions that are critical to supporting veterinary professionals and…
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Help small businesses hurt by COVID-19
We can support our business-owning colleagues by asking Congress to eliminate an unexpected tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers.
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New COVID-19 loan funds advance in U.S. Senate
The Senate has approved a COVID-19 funding package to replenish small business loans, and House action is expected as early as Thursday. Veterinary…
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COVID-19 may cause an increase in horse surrenders
Equine welfare experts are working to prevent and prepare for a potential surge in horse surrenders because of COVID-19–related financial challenges.
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COVID-19 loans are supporting veterinary teams and patients
SBA data show that stimulus loans provided through the federal Paycheck Protection Program have played a key role in supporting veterinary care and…
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COVID-19 webinar: Learn directly from AVMA experts
AVMA is offering answers and guidance on COVID-19 in a new format: a webinar featuring two of the leaders championing efforts to navigate the…
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AVMF partnerships support diversity, COVID-19 relief efforts
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is teaming up with corporate partners on initiatives aimed at supporting diversity in the veterinary…
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New COVID-19 loan funding will deplete quickly: Be prepared
Legislation has passed providing additional funding for COVID-19 small business loans, but we anticipate the funds will be quickly depleted.…
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COVID-19 adds challenges to veterinary technology education
Many veterinary technology programs that were previously in person have had to adapt curricula to a virtual learning format, which has had its…
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Interactive dashboard lets you dig into AVMA’s COVID-19 survey
Explore data from AVMA's survey showing the pandemic's effect on veterinary practices of different sizes, types, and species focuses.
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New data offer deeper insight into COVID-19 impact on practices
Explore new data on how veterinary practices have been affected by and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New AVMF grants provide COVID-19 relief to technicians, assistants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is accepting applications for a new grant program supporting veterinary technicians and assistants…
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New: COVID-19 ebook puts vital info at your fingertips
Whatever the current situation in your area, "COVID-19: Meeting the Challenge" connects you to the information and tools you need to support patients,…
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COVID-19 resources: Economic relief, small business tools, and more
Federal agencies are moving quickly to implement the COVID-19 stimulus measures. These resources will help you understand the relief programs and…
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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Job hunting during a pandemic
Several veterinarians talked to JAVMA News about how COVID-19 has reshaped their career path, from taking a job sight unseen to opening a clinic after…