Though some argue that a virtual VCPR would increase access to care, results of a new survey of pet owners overwhelmingly suggest otherwise.

Most pet owners believe the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) should be established in-person rather than virtually, according to an…

The vast majority of pet owners believe that an in-person examination by a veterinarian leads to the best care for their pet and prefer to meet their…

The issue of whether to establish a veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) through an in-person examination or solely electronic means has…

Mean starting salaries for veterinarians rose to just over $124,295 for graduates entering full-time employment in a year that also saw the mean…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for public input on a national plan for coordinating a One Health response to national…

Findings from the 36 research projects related to SARS-CoV-2 in animal populations that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health…

Nearly a dozen newly proposed veterinary colleges have been announced in the past two years, which represents a sizeable potential increase to the…

The veterinary profession is searching for workforce solutions to ensure that our practices are able to care for patients now and long into the…

The National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) introduced the resolution “New Policy on Recruiting and Retaining Public Practice…

The executive director of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) briefed the AVMA House of Delegates…

Dr. Rena Carlson of Idaho is the AVMA's new president for the 2023-2024 Association year. Dr. Sandra Faeh of Illinois is the president-elect.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for…

Three new drug-related webinars are available on demand on AVMA Axon to help veterinarians meet their state’s continuing education (CE) requirements…

The debt burdens of new graduates have been going down for a few years, setting new veterinarians up for stronger financial futures.

Nearly 120 veterinarians and veterinary students attended the 2023 AVMA annual legislative fly-in, held April 17-19 in Washington, D.C. They urged…

Dr. Ferrin Peterson has always wanted to ride the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby, and she has never been closer than now to achieving her dream.…

The revenue spike that many companion animal practices enjoyed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is fast becoming a thing of the past as it’s…

Recently published and free to all AVMA members, the 2023 AVMA State of the Profession report provides detailed data and insights on the major trends…

The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association are joining forces in March to call attention to the mental health benefits of having an animal…

A new panel of AVMA volunteers is forming to examine ways to better support and advance veterinary technicians, and empower them to maximize how they…

A flood of cases of canine separation anxiety and a rash of unsocialized pandemic puppies were among the dire predictions about the impacts of the…

Survey results from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America reveal the latest data about the profession of veterinary…

Telehealth, used appropriately, can help make practicing veterinary medicine easier and more efficient. That's why the AVMA is a lead partner in the…

AVMA leaders shared the latest Association updates during the plenary session of the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference. The announcements…