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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Association aims to increase racial diversity in vet medicine
Black Americans have been significantly underrepresented within the veterinary profession for decades.
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VIN Foundation launches Student Debt Center
The VIN Foundation announced Feb. 7 the launch of its Student Debt Center, a resource for all things related to educational debt, in particular,…
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Nominations open for 2024 AVMA Excellence awards
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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Creating a welcoming veterinary community
Webinar explores diversity, marginalization and intersectionality The words diversity, marginalization and intersectionality are at the forefront of…
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AVMF scholarship winners announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced Aug. 5 during its board of directors meeting in San Diego
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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AVMA Board elects Teller chair, Bradley vice chair
The AVMA Board of Directors elected Dr. Lori Teller of Bellaire, Texas, as 2020-21 chair during a virtual meeting of the Board on July 31.…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners
Annual conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, San Francisco
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Build a healthier workplace: New CE program teaches you how
The Brave Space Certificate Program on AVMA Axon empowers all veterinary professionals to turn our workplaces into safe, healthy, inclusive…
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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LSU veterinary school gifted $10.1M to fund five programs
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has received the largest gift in its history with a $10.1 million combined estate commitment…
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Sessions focus on improving workplaces, leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups
Challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the veterinary profession as it implements systemic change around diversity, equity, and inclusion. A host…
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A vaccine used to prevent dogs from contracting leishmaniasis, a deadly parasitic disease, also can be used to treat infected dogs.
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AVMA to launch certificate program promoting inclusive workplaces
The Brave Space Certificate Program, set to launch by the end of the year, is a part of several recent AVMA-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college
An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental…
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Veterinary students share research at scholars symposium
Budding veterinary scientists from around the world showcased their work during the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium this summer, hosted…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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Trust has a novel take on scholarships
New England fund exists to help local veterinary students posted December 1, 2005 The Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England has taken a…
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Women candidates mark historic first for AVMA
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller are running to be the 2022-23 AVMA president, the first time in the Association’s almost 160-year history that…
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Georgia alumni recognized by college
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the veterinary…
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Veterinary organizations take diversity- and equity-related action
Several veterinary organizations and associations have released statements in recent months in support of the Black Lives Matter movement; a few…
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Grants, student awards handed out by AVMF, partners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation announced the two recipients of pharmacology research…
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Canadian veterinary colleges teach access to care
Students at Ontario Veterinary College and Atlantic Veterinary College will graduate with a better understanding of how to remove barriers to access…