Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
Convention Education Program Committee
The Convention Education Program Committee is responsible for identifying and programming high-quality educational opportunities at the AVMA Annual…
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Taking the leap
Almost 28 percent of veterinarians in clinical practice might seek to transition to a nonclinical veterinary career at some point in the future or are…
Janet D. Donlin, DVM
Dr. Janet Donlin has served as AVMA executive vice president and chief executive officer since 2016. She has held a broad range of veterinary…
AVMA partnerships
There are many opportunities to partner with the AVMA to help support our members and join in the Association's work to advance veterinarians,…
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In Short
Cockfighting in Puerto Rico; the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association's new president, and more
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Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2020
Join thousands of your colleagues and peers in San Diego, July 31-August 4 for a long weekend of veterinary inspiration, education, and relaxation.
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Report looks to future of veterinary profession
A commission has released a report identifying emerging trends that will affect the veterinary profession over the next generation.
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Veterinarians talk racial discrimination
George Floyd’s death and the ensuing demonstrations against police brutality and inequality set off conversations about racial discrimination…
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AVMA Virtual Convention coming in late August
The AVMA announced in early June that the Association will be holding the first AVMA Virtual Convention in late August to offer inspiration,…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium, held virtually, March 3-5
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Registration is open! Secure your spot at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021
Join us for four days of inspiration, conversation, and education taught by the best and brightest in veterinary medicine. AVMA Virtual Convention…
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Thinking of a career transition? Assess yourself first
Veterinarians change jobs for myriad reasons, but they often do so without doing a self-assessment first. One expert says the focus should be not on…
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HOD passes resolution on workforce issues
AVMA leaders resolved to help address economic, staffing, and morale challenges in the veterinary workforce and they adjusted a series of existing…
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Second virtual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium draws 900
The National Veterinary Scholars Symposium for student researchers, hosted by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine this year, went…
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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Donors increase aid to Tuskegee students
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, said donations increased substantially in 2021 as industry partners…
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Parasite council honors Bowman, Blagburn
The Companion Animal Parasite Council recently recognized CAPC founding board members Dwight Bowman, PhD, and Byron Blagburn, PhD, for their…
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Kudos to winners of animal welfare and human-animal bond awards
Join in congratulating and honoring recipients of three AVMA Excellence Awards: the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, AVMA…
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AVMA convention committee chair gives the people what they want
AVMA News spoke with Dr. John P. Sanders Jr., the 2021-22 chair of the AVMA Convention Education Program Committee, about veterinarians as lifelong…
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Alabama VMA – June 1-5, 2022
The Alabama VMA held its annual meeting at the Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference from June 1-5 in Miramar Beach, Florida. The ALVMA presented awards…
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AVMA recognizes three for work in human-animal bond and welfare
Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen received the Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award, Dr. Patricia V. Turner received the AVMA Animal Welfare…
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Starting salaries up, debt down for new veterinarians
The mean debt-to-income ratio for new veterinarians is down to 1.4, a figure not seen since 2005, as educational debt decreases and starting salaries…
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Q&A: Murtaugh aims to be 'visionary leader' for AVMA
Dr. Robert Murtaugh is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will fill…