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Just announced: Reduced rates for everyone at AVMA Convention
In order to make AVMA Convention 2024 more accessible to the whole veterinary community, we’re excited to announce we’ve dropped the cost of regular…
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Events, sessions highlight profession’s diversity at AVMA Convention 2024
AVMA Convention 2024, taking place June 21-25 in Austin, Texas, promises a wealth of networking and educational opportunities, including robust…
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Q&A: Bailey focusing on outside-the-box solutions to professions’ challenges
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey is running unopposed as a candidate for 2024-25 AVMA president-elect. The board-certified radiologist and former member of the…
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Veterinary innovation and AVMA Convention 2024
AVMA Convention 2024 presents an opportunity to explore advancements in veterinary technology, with CE and other programming focused on the latest in…
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Board revises AVMA policies on horse tripping, opioids, public health
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) updated and adopted several policies during its April 4-5 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The…
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New phase of DEI learning: Earn CE while advancing diversity
Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession can now earn continuing education credit for the learning modules…
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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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Veterinary emergency, critical care groups hold symposium – September 7-11, 2023
The 29th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium was held September 7-11, 2023, in Aurora, Colorado. Several organizations…
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Indiana VMA – February 1-3
The Indiana VMA (IVMA) held its Crossroads Veterinary Conference from February 1-3 in Noblesville. The IVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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FSIS veterinary position created to improve retention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has created a higher-graded position for veterinarians in…
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AVMA Convention: Earvin “Magic” Johnson is in the house
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will deliver the keynote address at AVMA…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month and our amazing profession
During Women’s History Month, AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson is reflecting on the women who paved the way for so many colleagues in the veterinary…
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Number of NAVLE test takers increase as overall scores decrease
The number of North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) candidates has been climbing in the past few years. At the same time, the…
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Registration is open! Join us in Austin for AVMA Convention 2024
Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2024, happening June 21-25 in Austin, Texas. Save $100—plus get the best rates on hotel and travel—when you…
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Missouri VMA – January 25-28, 2024
The Missouri VMA (MVMA) held its 132nd annual convention from January 25-28, 2024, in Columbia. The MVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill
More than 140 veterinary professionals and veterinary students were on Capitol Hill as part of the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in this February,…
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association – September 27-29, 2023
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) held its 48th Congress from September 27-29, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. The WSAVA presented…
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Ryan, Lent elected to AVMA Board of Directors
Drs. Carol G. Ryan and Michael P. Lent were declared elected to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) in February after running unopposed for two open…
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American Association of Feline Practitioners – October 12-15, 2023
The American Association of Feline Practitioners held a hybrid in-person and virtual annual conference from October 12-15, 2023, in Memphis,…
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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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Veterinary profession heading in right direction with mental health
Merck Animal Health released findings from its most recent comprehensive veterinary wellbeing study on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting &…
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Call for volunteers: AVMA COE seeks new members
Applications are open for three volunteer positions on the AVMA Council on Education®, to replace members whose terms will expire in August.
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President’s Column: Supporting veterinary technicians
The AVMA supports the essential work of veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary technician specialists in many ways, and is…
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Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
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AVMA Board chair addresses challenges to VCPR, advocacy efforts
Dr. Charles Lemme was elected chair of the AVMA Board of Directors this past July during AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver. About halfway through his…