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In Memory: Childers, dedicated volunteer and practitioner, dies at 93
Dr. Henry E. Childers, a Rhode Island practitioner and former president of the AVMA and the American Hospital Association, died April 15, 2024. He was…
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In Memory – February 29, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 29, 2024
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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Celebrating the holidays with our pets: What you need to know about veterinary telehealth
Your pet can't tell you what they feel, but establishing a relationship in person with your veterinarian before using telemedicine will help you both.
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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In Memory – August 31, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, August 31, 2023
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In Memory – April 13, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 13, 2023
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AVMA president among veterinarians joining National Academies of Practice
AVMA President Lori Teller, Dr. Julia Ponder, and Dr. John Tegzes were recently inducted as 2023 veterinary fellows into the National Academies of…
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In Memory – Dec. 22, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Dec. 22, 2022
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A word from AVMA President ‘Mama Bear’
Self-styled mama bear and incoming AVMA president Dr. Lori Teller promises in the year ahead to protect the profession while promoting greater…
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In Memory – July 21, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, July 21, 2022
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In Memory – June 23, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 23, 2022
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In Memory: Baxter Black, veterinarian turned cowboy poet, dies at 77
Dr. Baxter Black, the nationally known cowboy poet who first gained attention in the early 1980s for his entertaining talks and newspaper columns…
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Veterinarians still warming up to telemedicine
Surveys suggest the surge in virtual visits and other forms of veterinary telehealth is temporary and will likely diminish after the SARS-CoV-2…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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Pivot or perish: Veterinary leaders talk industry trends
E-commerce, telemedicine, and other innovations. Technology is the future, but at the same time, it can never replace the human touch.
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Artificial intelligence & veterinary medicine
More than a century ago, the automobile ushered in a new age that fundamentally remade the practice of veterinary medicine. Will artificial…
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Remembering veterinarians who have died during the pandemic
COVID-19 has left no area untouched, including the veterinary profession. Two veterinarians who died during the pandemic are remembered by friends and…