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It’s not easy being different
Catalyst, a nonprofit organization with a mission to expand opportunities for women and business, issued a report this year
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New subcommittee to look at mentoring model
The Executive Board approved a joint recommendation to establish a subcommittee that will develop a model mentoring program.
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DEA lists embutramide as schedule III controlled substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration has placed embutramide into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act
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AVMA invests in your leadership journey
Apply for VLC scholarships Are you an AVMA member interested in attending the 2020 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC)? We want to help you get…
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AVMA president-elect candidates look to future
This July, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect a new AVMA president-elect.
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AVMA recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Executive Board approved designating Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an additional paid holiday
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PrideVMC releases document outlining civil rights expectations for transgender, nonbinary people
The Pride Veterinary Medical Community is creating resources to address inequality and inequity in veterinary spaces, including a new Gender Identity…
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DEA requires record keeping
Practitioners who use schedule II, III, IV, or V drugs are reminded it is their obligation to conduct a biennial inventory
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
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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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Global food security
The AVMA supports the promotion of the veterinary profession’s many roles in advancing global food security. View the policy on global food security.
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Veterinary academic leaders recognized for achievements
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2015 recipients of six awards during its Annual Conference March 13-15 in…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Veterinary leaders discuss how to combat racism, be an ally
Two sessions during the 2021 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference focused on tools for being an active ally to those who are racially or ethnically…
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Maccabe to step down from AAVMC after 12 years as CEO
The AAVMC announced January 14 that Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe would leave his position as its CEO by the end of June. He previously served as associate…
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AVMA: Advocating for member veterinarians, and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.
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AVMA, AAVMC form Veterinary Futures Commission
A Veterinary Futures Commission established by the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
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Giving back
Serving as a volunteer member of an AVMA council, committee, or other entity is a way of giving back to the veterinary profession and offers many…
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Food safety
The AVMA supports appropriate educational, legislative, and regulatory measures to assure that foods of animal origin are safe and wholesome. AVMA…
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Media blitz with AVMA president brings veterinary expertise to the opioid discussion
With opioid issues top-of-mind for millions of Americans, the AVMA seized an opportunity to bring the veterinary perspective to the forefront in a…
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AVMA hosts new online community for veterinary faculty members
The AVMA Online Educator Community is a space for veterinary faculty members to interact, access resources, contribute to discussion topics, and…
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Build a healthier workplace: New CE program teaches you how
The Brave Space Certificate Program on AVMA Axon empowers all veterinary professionals to turn our workplaces into safe, healthy, inclusive…
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Zoetis pledges $35M from new foundation toward veterinarians, farmers
A new philanthropic effort directed toward those who care for animals and their communities is building on donations of nearly $6 million in 2020.
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Help recognize excellence across veterinary medicine
If you know someone who is doing amazing things for our profession, consider nominating them for an AVMA Excellence Award as a way to honor and thank…
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AVMA releases annual report
The AVMA has released an annual report as a new service to keep members better informed about the work that the Association does