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No evidence pets can become ill with COVID-19 virus as it surges in US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials see no evidence that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people sickens pets or can spread to…
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Veterinary clinics adapt to new normal
Most jurisdictions recognize veterinary practices as essential and are allowing them to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, but…
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COVID-19: Answering the call together
Your national association is working around the clock to develop guidance, resources, and information to support the veterinary community in these…
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Coronavirus stimulus packages to aid workers, small businesses
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—signed into law March 27—are intended to strengthen the…
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SAVMA president focused on advocacy
Marie Bucko, a student in the Class of 2021 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Veterinary Medicine, said she feels privileged to be…
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SAVMA goes virtual
The symposium was originally scheduled as an in-person event at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, but had to be called off because of the…
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Though COVID-19 cases rare in pets, testing is available
Veterinarians can test for the COVID-19 virus in animals, but whether and when they should still remain issues. At press time in late April, only a…
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AVMA Convention canceled because of pandemic
AVMA Convention 2020 in San Diego has been canceled by the AVMA Board of Directors because of public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AVMA Board gets down to business, virtually
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social-distancing rules, the AVMA Board of Directors held its April 17 meeting virtually rather than…
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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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Arce poised to make history this summer
Dr. José Arce will be the first native of Puerto Rico to hold the office of AVMA president-elect. He talks about his father volunteering with the…
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Making a difference
When the AVMA House of Delegates assembles virtually this summer, its members will likely make Dr. Sandra Faeh the next AVMA vice president—a two-year…
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In Short
AVMA joins well-being group, horse sedative approved, electronic health certificates allowed
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Veterinarians talk racial discrimination
George Floyd’s death and the ensuing demonstrations against police brutality and inequality set off conversations about racial discrimination…
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A year filled with challenge and opportunity
It's been quite a year on all fronts. While much of our recent time and effort has focused on COVID-19, we've accomplished a great deal together on…
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Paycheck Protection Program eases rules for loan forgiveness
New legislation allows Paycheck Protection Program borrowers more time to use their forgivable stimulus loans and more flexibility in spending the…
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AVMA Virtual Convention coming in late August
The AVMA announced in early June that the Association will be holding the first AVMA Virtual Convention in late August to offer inspiration,…
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Finding hope, opportunity in dark times
A bestselling author on championing ideas, facing adversity, and building resilience is delivering lessons on those topics during this year’s…
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Sessions to explore aspects of this pandemic and the next
Sessions at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020, Aug. 20-22, will delve into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibilities of pandemics to…
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Arce elected AVMA president-elect, Faeh vice president
The AVMA House of Delegates' first-ever virtual meeting went off without a hitch and addressed some of veterinary medicine's most pressing issues.
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Like Legos, we’re building great things together
AVMA's new president, Dr. Doug Kratt, used Legos as a metaphor for our profession: They are versatile, integrate well with Legos of different shapes,…
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President Kratt wants unified, inclusive profession
Dr. Douglas Kratt’s agenda as 2020-2021 AVMA president is simple: “My mission is to listen, serve, and connect with (AVMA) members; to build within…
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AVMA delegates elect Arce, Faeh
The two candidates ran unopposed and were declared elected by unanimous consent July 31, during the regular annual session of the AVMA House of…
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CVTEA makes accreditation decisions virtually
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new programs and withdrew accreditation…
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Busy times, stress for veterinarians during pandemic
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed how busy their practices are now, concerns they have for keeping themselves and their staff healthy, how to…