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AVMA provides donation materials for veterinarians
In response to requests from members, the AVMA has created an in-hospital donation program for veterinarians
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Preparing pets for a terrorist attack: Tips for clients
Each year, devastating disasters, including tornadoes and hazardous material spills, force individuals to evacuate their homes.
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Disaster preparedness: what to tell your clients
An important part of disaster preparedness involves disseminating vital information to clients
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AVMA creates tools, resources on telehealth
To guide veterinarians as they navigate practice in the digital age
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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.
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National Preparedness Month emphasizes disaster planning
September is National Preparedness Month, and the theme for this year is “Pledge to Prepare.”
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Public health initiatives garner AVMA support
Several public health initiatives aimed at education, surveillance, food safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration will move forward with AVMA…
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Disaster relief campaign funded
As part of its ongoing disaster relief campaign, the AVMF released $149,778.60 to the AVMA
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Experts predict increased hurricane activity in 2003
Tropical storm expert, William Gray, PhD, predicts the Atlantic basin will see twice as many hurricanes in 2003
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Help for California wildfire victims
Like others across the nation, AVMA members are horrified by the images of raging wildfires in California. Communities are being destroyed, lives…
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3-D printing makes its way to veterinary medicine
3-D printers are gaining popularity in veterinary academia and are currently being used for prototyping
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Be ready to help in a disaster: Become a veterinary first responder
If you’ve ever wanted to lend a hand in a disaster situation, AVMA’s Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program ensures you're prepared to do so…
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Toys to raise funds for needy animals through AVMF
The Hartz Mountain Corp. has created "VetPals" plush toys to raise funds for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation,
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
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Coping with natural disasters: Care for animals and emotional wellbeing
AVMA resources help animal owners & veterinarians The hearts of AVMA members and staff are with Californians as wildfires once again burn across…
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From data loss to explosions: how practices can prepare for disasters
Dr. Warren J. Hess didn't think much about disaster preparedness until his mobile practice exploded, with him inside.
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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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Back to Basics
Veterinarians today are able to provide better and more advanced medical care for pets than ever before, but the cost of that care makes it out of…
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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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Veterinarians can earn certificate in human-animal bond
Practicing veterinarians as well as veterinary technicians and practice managers can now learn more about research backing the human health benefits…
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N95 masks made in America by Arkansas veterinarian
One veterinarian was so dedicated to having people wear effective personal protective equipment that he set out to make N95 masks himself.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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NAVC features research in companion animal medicine
Among the topics of companion animal research released during the North American Veterinary Community Conference, Feb. 4-8 in Orlando,
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Submerged by Sandy
Several practices in New York and New Jersey suffered terrible damage when Hurricane Sandy passed through the region late last October.
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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…