Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine
The AVMA recently hosted more than 30 young adults at a Chicago veterinary clinic for an immersive experience in animal medicine as part of the…
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Telehealth poses new possibilities, problems
Telehealth in veterinary medicine continues to advance with greater use by corporate and private practices—and even use by the AVMA in pilot studies.
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Policies address extension services, DEA numbers
Board also approves items relevant to aquatic medicine, environmental issues, hospice care, military dogs
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AVMF partnerships support diversity, COVID-19 relief efforts
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is teaming up with corporate partners on initiatives aimed at supporting diversity in the veterinary…
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Cook running for AVMA president-elect
Executive Board member Dr. James O. Cook announced his candidacy for 2007-2008 AVMA president-elect at the Candidates' Introductory Breakfast July 14…
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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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O'Donnell joins AVMA publications team as assistant editor
The AVMA Publications Division welcomed Dr. Denise O'Donnell as an assistant editor for the AVMA journals
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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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Student externship stipend program expanded with food supply focus
Beginning in 2008, the number of veterinary students participating in the AVMA Student Externship Stipend Program will be increased from 10 to 15…
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Board appoints representatives to committees, liaisons
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session in Atlanta
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Delegates discuss ethics of vendor incentive programs
The Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA adequately cover transparency in acceptance of sponsorships, rebates, equipment, and free…
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SAVMA president leads with attitude of gratitude
Summary: Tara Fellows Barron was installed as the 2024-25 president of the Student AVMA (SAVMA) during the 2024 SAVMA Symposium, held March 14-17.…
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Vroegindewey honored with public service award
Dr. Gary A. Vroegindewey was recognized with the AVMA Public Service Award at a reception July 17 following the AVMA Global Health Summit at AVMA…
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Affiliated groups meet in San Diego
Forty-two allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 29 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this August…
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Gender, generational issues to be subject of AVMA survey
The AVMA will conduct a Gender/Generational Issues Survey as part of an AVMA Member Research Plan developed by the Member Services Committee.
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Aspros wins AVMA presidential election
The AVMA House of Delegates has chosen Dr. Douglas G. Aspros of Pound Ridge, N.Y., as the 2011-2012 AVMA president-elect.
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…
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Veterinary leaders needed
Nominations are invited for 76 vacancies on AVMA entities and 14 liaison positions.
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Future Leaders focus on career transitions, wellness
The AVMA Future Leaders Program focused on the theme of career transitions. Next year's class will explore the topic of wellness
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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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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.
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AVMA makes strategic investment in AVMF
AVMA Board of Directors at its November 2016 meeting approved a request of $450,000 in operational support for the American Veterinary
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, at meetings from November 2017 through April 2018, named the following individuals to the entities indicated,…