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New phase of DEI learning: Earn CE while advancing diversity
Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession can now earn continuing education credit for the learning modules…
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Chart of the month: More new grads entering full-time employment
If recent data trends are any indication, we can expect record numbers of new veterinary school graduates looking to enter full-time employment this…
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Workplace wellbeing: Making strides in our profession
There has been promising progress in our work to improve mental health and wellbeing among our veterinary teams. The AVMA is committed to providing…
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AVMA Convention: Earvin “Magic” Johnson is in the house
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will deliver the keynote address at AVMA…
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Curiosity can lead to discovery: Embracing neurodiversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams thoughtfully delves into the diversity of brain functions, highlighting the distinct benefits and…
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Learning from every generation
A new learning module from Journey for Teams provides practical information to help veterinary team members understand, welcome, and learn from people…
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AVMA award nominations due Jan. 24
If you know someone making outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine, there’s still time to nominate them for an AVMA Excellence Award.…
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Being an ally: Everyone has a role
Being an ally means supporting and advocating with individuals who belong to historically marginalized groups, especially those different from our…
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Embracing gender diversity to make all feel welcome
Gender identity doesn't always correspond with the sex assigned at birth. A new learning module from Journey for Teams explores practical ways to…
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How can we better prepare graduates for practice?
A new initiative aims to support veterinary medical colleges in reshaping clinical education to better prepare graduates for the multifaceted demands…
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Need CE? Check out the popular webinars of 2023
See what your colleagues are learning about. Here are some of this year's most-watched courses in the veterinary CE library on AVMA Axon®.
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Do your clients understand your full expertise?
The level of advanced training and education that veterinarians achieve may come as a surprise to some animal owners. AVMA’s president, Dr. Rena…
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How cultural sensitivity can improve client relations—and patient care
Being sensitive to clients' different cultural beliefs and practices helps us build trusting relationships that can improve patient care and make our…
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Advocacy just got more fun
Participation in veterinary advocacy is leveling up. With the AVMA’s Congressional Advocacy Network (CAN), every advocacy action you take now earns…
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Improve accessibility with universal design—Here’s how
Discover what you and your team can do to increase accessibility in your workplace—and how this can benefit people with and without disabilities.
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Workforce: What our profession really needs
The veterinary profession is searching for workforce solutions to ensure that our practices are able to care for patients now and long into the…
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How-to: Connecting underrepresented students to veterinary careers
Would you like to find ways to connect diverse youth in your community to veterinary medicine? The newest learning module from Journey for Teams can…
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What’s hot in veterinary CE?
What are our veterinary colleagues most interested in learning about? Popular topics at AVMA Convention 2023 ranged from endocrine disorders to CPR to…
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Student debt: Understanding your new options
What do the newest changes to income-driven repayment plans mean for veterinary borrowers with student debt?
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President’s Column: Building on our success and ensuring a bright future
AVMA's 2023-2024 president, Dr. Rena Carlson, embraces the honor, privilege—and responsibility—of her new position.
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Understanding and supporting religious diversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams challenges us to examine how religious and spiritual beliefs impact our interactions with animals,…
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Study to examine veterinary technicians’ roles
Researchers are looking for companion animal practices to take part in a study that could help you take advantage of your technicians’ full education…
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What do your communications look like through a DEI lens?
How well do your communication processes and tools respect the needs of the diverse people you work with?
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Advocacy update: Illicit xylazine, retirement saving, and budget wins
What's happening in Washington, D.C., that affects you? The AVMA's Capitol Hill update outlines some of the most recent developments.
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Finding and hiring the best job candidate
Interested in recruitment that will help your organization find the best possible job candidate, giving all applicants equal opportunity? A new…