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When do cats and dogs need antibiotics?
Four new printable resources will allow AVMA members to quickly reference antibiotic prescription recommendations and communicate with clients about…
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Practices encouraged to be proactive about antimicrobials
A report now available from the AVMA Task Force for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Practice provides a framework for instituting a…
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
Human-Animal Bond Certification
The AVMA is founding educational partner for the Human-Animal Bond Certification Program for veterinarians and veterinary team members.
Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
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11 technologies veterinary practices can adopt today
New devices and software promise to help enhance patient care and monitoring, ease workloads, improve workflows, meet or exceed client expectations,…
Benefits for early-career veterinarians
AVMA offers many member benefits designed especially for early-career veterinarians. Discover exclusive tools and resources that will support you as…
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Speak my language
Across the United States, people speak an estimated 350 different languages. According to Access to Care, a report from the Pet Health Equity Program…
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Build DEI support: Join the journey!
A new AVMA program will provide the tools for veterinary professionals to instill diversity, equity, and inclusion across the profession … by working…
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Newest COVID-19 webinar addresses grief
A growing library of free webinars on AVMA Axon supports all veterinary professionals in addressing the “new normal.”
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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Pandemic takes global toll on profession
Dr. Carol Liew, a veterinarian in Singapore, described the COVID-19 pandemic as turning the world upside down, “posing one of the greatest challenges…
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Prioritizing well-being at the institutional level
Self-care can only do so much for individuals in a toxic environment
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Marijuana treatments, drug monitoring programs discussed
AVMA House of Delegates members want the Association to develop policies and further guidance on emerging issues affecting the profession, such as…
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AAVMC keeps focused on inclusion
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges continued its work to promote the benefits of—and offer blueprints on how to create—a more…
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More than a veterinarian
JAVMA News spoke with several veterinarians who have side hustles about the work they do outside of clinical practice and how doing this works helps…
How to be a great leader at work
Enhancing your leadership roles at work can help you in your career, and strengthen your veterinary work team’s efficiency and your business.
How to be a leader in your community
Serving the public in some way can be a great way to give back to your community. Not only is this an honorable thing to do for your community, it's a…
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A closer look at veterinary homeopathy
Homeopathy is, depending on whom you ask, a gentler and more natural alternative to traditional medicine or an unproven and useless modality, at best.
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California veterinarian bucks the norm
Dr. Ed Le Tourneau grew up watching cowboys drive cattle. He rode his first bull at 15 and was hooked. Throughout the rest of his life, the California…
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The hidden curriculum
Every veterinarian knows there’s much more to the job than being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, and perform surgery.
Compounding: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to the compounding questions veterinarians most frequently ask the AVMA.