Controlled substances in veterinary practice
The veterinary toolbox includes vital medications that are regulated as controlled substances. Here's what veterinarians and veterinary teams need to…
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UNDER REVIEWBest management practices for pharmaceutical disposal
Pharmaceutical disposal is an important and complex issue. See best practices for veterinarians and veterinary teams.
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USAHA wants more work on federal programs, rules
USAHA asks federal authorities to invest more to guard against livestock diseases and let veterinarians transport and use controlled
AVMA policies relevant to waste disposal
The AVMA has a number of policies regarding disposal of animal waste, carcasses, medical waste, and pharmaceuticals as well as policies encouraging
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Horse racing authority continues implementation of racetrack safety standards, anti-doping measures
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has reached voluntary agreements to implement its rules with 17 state horse racing commissions out of a…
Disposal of Unwanted Medications
Prescription and over-the-counter medications can help people and animals. But when used, stored, or disposed of wrongly, they can become harmful.
Recordkeeping
Adequate recordkeeping is critical to the appropriate management of waste generated by your practice and includes the maintenance of Safety Data…
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials
Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix g – Equipment and instructional resources list - Last update to this section: August 2022
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Teaching moments and happy endings with ‘Toxin Tails’
The Pet Poison Hotline’s “Toxin Tails” article series teaches veterinary professionals and pet owners about the toxic threats facing pets inside and…
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2022: The year in veterinary news
What a year 2022 was for veterinary medicine. Take a look back at the year's top news stories.
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Earn your remaining CE before the end of the year
Need to fulfill CE requirements before the end of the year? Here are the most-watched webinars of 2022 on AVMA Axon®.
SDS 101 – Reading and Using Safety Data Sheets
Evaluating Safety Data Sheets for relevant information is not as complicated for a veterinarfian as it may seem.
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix e – Emergency conditions policy - Last update to this section: August 2022
Options for integrating eco-friendly features into veterinary practices
Options for integrating eco-friendly features into veterinary practices.
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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
Animal-assisted interventions: Guidelines
Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…
Disposal of medical waste/regulated medical waste
According to the EPA, medical waste is any solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals,
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix h – Veterinary technology student essential and recommended skills list - Last update to this section: August 2022
AVMA news
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…
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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…
Accreditation standards and guidelines
VI. Accreditation standards and guidelines for interpretation - Last update to this section: August 2022
ECFVG - Clinical Proficiency Examination Candidate Bulletin
Table of Contents Introduction to the Clinical Proficiency Examination CPE Format CPE Common Diagnoses CPE Sites and Schedule