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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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Past council decisions a continued source of debate
Much of the criticism the AVMA Council on Education has encountered has to do with historical events rather than current ones, such as the…
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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$100,000 supports poultry education at Georgia
Merck Animal Health announced a $100,000 sponsorship for a student at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
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Use of animals in research, testing, and education
Use of animals in research, testing and education is a privilege that carries unique professional, scientific and moral obligations, and ethical…
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Veterinary colleges continue to face diversity, inclusion challenges
Despite efforts to create diverse and inclusive environments within the veterinary profession, including veterinary colleges, there is still room for…
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Efforts evolve on how to address educational debt
The Veterinary Debt Initiative is an outgrowth of the Fix the Debt summit,
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Are you passionate about communication? Become a wellbeing educator
AVMA's new Train the Trainer program teaches participants how to bring critical communication skills to their organization. Learn strategies to…
AVMA creates new cyberbullying resources for veterinarians with educational grant from Banfield Pet Hospital
New resources to help veterinarians effectively counter and recover from cyberbullying attacks were recently unveiled at the AVMA's Veterinary…
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Updated and improved: Workplace wellbeing certificate
One of the most popular learning programs on AVMA Axon just got better. The Workplace Wellbeing Certificate Program has been updated for 2020 with…
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Diversity programming takes look back, forward
The AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 will offer continuing education sessions dedicated to diversity and inclusion, including an LGBTQ-friendly town hall…
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Convention events bring people together from the comfort of home
Attendees might not be traveling to get to the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get up and move. In addition to the…
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Students defining financial literacy
Improving financial literacy education for veterinary students has emerged as a topic of importance at veterinary colleges.
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Motherhood and veterinary medicine
Clearly, any barriers that kept women from entering veterinary medicine have been removed, but women continue to face additional challenges, compared…
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Pandemic prevention program ending after 10 years
USAID Predict led virus discovery, health training, risk education
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New AVMA president commits to member wellness
Dr. Tom Meyer told the AVMA House of Delegates this past August that, as 2016-2017 AVMA president, he will ensure that the Association continues to be…
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Resolutions cover transport of research animals, governance
The AVMA House of Delegates will deliberate in January on a resolution that would support the continued ability to humanely transport
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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AVMA emphasizes responsible stewardship of laboratory animals
The AVMA has revised the policy "Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Education" to balance the emphasis placed on the importance of animal-based…
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New report highlights growth, opportunities in veterinary profession
Newly released data show strong growth and continued demographic shifts in the veterinary profession in 2019. AVMA’s annual State of the Profession…
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Rising to the challenge while living our Oath
With another extraordinary year drawing to a close, veterinary professionals everywhere continue to do exemplary work to serve patients, clients,…
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Rumors of the demise of the extension veterinarian
No one knows exactly how many extension veterinarians there are, although they always have been few in number.
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Prime issue for veterinary technicians: Underutilization
Veterinary technicians in practice continue to struggle with low pay, compassion fatigue, and burnout as well as a lack of recognition and…
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WVC becomes Viticus Group
The Western Veterinary Conference became WVC in 2014. Now the organization has been renamed as Viticus Group, reflecting its expansion to education in…
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Start 2022 with a commitment to wellbeing
With demand straining capacity at many practices and COVID-19 continuing to pose challenges, here are five ways to prioritize wellbeing in 2022.