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Franklin head of AAEP herd
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Jr, Miami Lakes, Fla, officially took the reins as the AAEP's 2000 president on Dec 7, 1999.
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What's your alternative?
Acupuncture, homeopathy, botanicals, chiropractic. The very mention of these and other alternative and complementary therapies causes some in the
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National commission targets key areas
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues has impaneled a number of task forces to explore improving the profession
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GHLIT encourages pursuit of wellness
INSURANCE INFORMATION Group Health and Life Insurance Trust GHLIT encourages…
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A look at la medicina veterinaria Cubana
The island republic of Cuba has more than 6,800 veterinarians, consisting of an equal ratio of male to female.
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A close call for the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center
Secretary Small also proposed to eliminate Smithsonian Productions and the Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education
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Be prepared and save your license
AVMA PLIT Be prepared and save your license Whether you will end up with a complaint against…
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When veterinarians make the jump from medicine to media spokesperson
When veterinarians make the jump from medicine to media spokesperson It all started out with a love for animals.…
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Board funds NCVEI core competency projects
The board approved an expenditure of $205,369 to fund a proposal from the NCVEI Work Group on Strategies
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Shelter medicine: A budding field that is helping to raise the standard of care in animal shelters
Today, shelter medicine is a growing part of the curriculum at several U.S. veterinary schools.
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Catching up with communication
For three decades, researchers and educators in the medical profession have been studying medical communication
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Veterinarians keep an eye on the economy
In the current economic climate, small animal practitioners may fear that pet owners have less discretionary income or are less willing to spend on…
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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Directory Web site getting bad reviews from businesses
A consumer review Web site has drawn the ire of merchants across the nation, including a Long Beach, Calif., veterinarian, for allegedly unfair…
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Loan repayment brightens recipients' futures
FAVRRP, which launched in April, is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness to bring more veterinarians into food…
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Partnership forged between ISU, specialty practice
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine will purchase a 24-hour Des Moines veterinary hospital this year.
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Carlson's vision is a call to action
Innovation must come to veterinary economics and education, AVMA governance
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Feline-friendly medicine
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is increasing its efforts to promote the concept of cat-friendly practices while increasing its…
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Sizing up
Veterinary practices in the United States currently span a spectrum of sizes, but the number of veterinarians per practice has
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Path to AAEP presidency a winding one
Dr. John S. Mitchell has one piece of advice for recent graduates: Interview with the idea that you are trying to get the job, but also make sure your…
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New program helps practices become cat-friendly
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has launched the Cat Friendly Practice Program to help veterinary practices
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…