Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S. 2022
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
Improved dog importation standards needed to protect public health
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would protect both animal and public health by helping ensure that dogs are in good health when imported into the…
Biomedical research
The mission of the AVMA includes the improvement of animal and human health. To fulfill this mission, the AVMA is committed to advancing the science…
2023 HOD resolutions and bylaw amendments
Resolutions and bylaw amendments considered by the AVMA House of Delegates in 2023.
Veterinary specialists 2021
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2021.
2023 summer HOD proceedings
Proceedings of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) 2023 summer meeting, held July 2023.
Jon Pennell, DVM
Dr. Jon Pennell grew up in Southern Idaho and is a second-generation veterinarian. His father was a mixed-animal practitioner.
2022 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
Mentoring for early-career veterinarians
MentorVet Connect, brought to you by the AVMA, connects early-career veterinarians with trained mentors outside of their own workplace, providing both…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S.
Discover how many U.S. veterinarians held various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2022.
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (Kennel cough)
Learn the signs of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), or “kennel cough,” and how to protect your pet from this highly contagious…
2021 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
2020 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
Veterinary specialists 2020
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2020.
U.S. veterinarians 2020
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary employment statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.…
2019 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
Veterinarians protect people, animals, and society
When people think of veterinarians, they usually think of doctors for animals, but veterinary medicine also crosses over into public health.
Dogs' social lives and disease risks - Tips for canine and human safety
Whether it's the dog park, doggie day care, boarding, competitions or training classes, mingling dogs with varied or unknown health histories can…
Disease precautions for dog walkers
Whether you’re walking a friend’s or family member’s dog, employed as a dog walker, or starting or running your own dog walking business, there are…
Canine influenza: Veterinary resources
Review how to recognize, diagnose, and prevent canine influenza, a highly contagious infection caused by two specific influenza A viruses.
Canine circovirus
Information about canine circovirus infections - for veterinarians and their patients. Links to FAQs and other background information on circovirus in…
Nutrition matters
Regular nutritional assessment and counseling can be vital in preventive pet health care, but it’s often overlooked or skipped during veterinary…
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…