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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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AAHA sessions tackle student debt—'the elephant in the room'
Melissa Austin probably will owe about $100,000. Ingrid Rhinehart's loans could total as much as $200,000.
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One-health wonders
Thomas P. Monath, MD, was a natural fit on the AVMA One Health Initiative Task Force.
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AVMA fills key staff positions
The AVMA filled several key staff positions this spring, hiring two division directors, a corporate relations manager, and two assistant directors in…
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Health summit issues a call to action for the profession
Ambassador Robert G. Loftis said disease can spread across the world within hours, and the only task more difficult than planning for a pandemic is…
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Strategic staffing
In its pivotal role of advancing the AVMA Strategic Plan, the Office of the Executive Vice President stands to benefit from several recent staff…
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AVMA fills general counsel, assistant editor positions
A lawyer and a veterinary editor joined the AVMA staff this summer.
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Make your voice heard
The AVMA is once again inviting its members to contribute toward decisions involving a wide range of veterinary-related issues.
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AVMA expanding scope of News Bytes with SmartBrief
Each workday, thousands of veterinarians and other subscribers receive an e-mail summary of news articles relevant to the
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In China, the veterinary profession unites
In Beijing for the Oct. 28, 2009, launch of the history-making Chinese Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. DeHaven presented a gift from the AVMA at…
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Partnership to promote public and corporate veterinary medicine
Two organizations are working together to encourage and support more veterinary students interested in careers in public and corporate practice.
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Canada steps up enforcement of horse slaughter guidelines
Canada has taken a first step in developing a comprehensive food safety and traceability program for its equine industry, the effects of which will…
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AVMA, AVMF to help food animal veterinarians pay off loans
The AVMA/AVMF Food Animal Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program is an economic assistance program that provides student loan debt forgiveness…
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Western unveils new branding identity
The 82nd Annual Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Vegas, attracted some 13,000 attendees, including more than 6,000 veterinarians…
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Walters retires after AVMA communications career
Michael Walters, AVMA special events coordinator, retired March 19 after a 37-year career with the Association.
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Relief work, fundraising for Haiti continue
The veterinary community is continuing to help the animal population in Haiti after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that devastated
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The economic state of small animal practice
Revenues increased 1.4 percent overall from 2008 to 2009 in a sample of 2,012 practices, according to a new report from the American Animal Hospital…
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VP candidate would stress AVMA commitment to students
Dr. Jan K. Strother wants to help shape the future of veterinary medicine, which is why she's running—unchallenged—for AVMA vice president.