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AVMA expands diversity policy
The AVMA Executive Board has expanded the policy describing the Association’s commitment to diversity.
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In new role, Sabin focuses on foreign, diversity initiatives
In August, Dr. Beth Sabin began a new position in the AVMA Office of the Executive Vice President, coordinating the Association’s foreign affairs and…
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Climate change
An Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges survey found veterinary academic institutions are generally succeeding at fostering a climate…
Veterinary practitioners' guide to DEA security requirements for controlled substances
Understand the security requirements mandated by the DEA for controls and procedures to guard against theft and diversion of controlled substances.
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Animal welfare recognized as veterinary specialty
The recent AVMA Executive Board vote granting the American College of Animal Welfare provisional recognition clears the way for prospective members to…
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AVMA steps up support for career fair
The AVMA is set to become more involved in a veterinary career fair that draws a large share of minority high school students.
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AAVMC lends voice to affirmative action court case
American Veterinary Medical Colleges has joined an amicus brief filed in a case before the Supreme Court dealing with affirmative action.
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Healthy People 2030
The Healthy People initiative is a 10-year strategy that identifies public health objectives and tools for improving our nation's health. The AVMA is…
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Looking ahead
Dr. Clark K. Fobian, District VII representative to the AVMA Executive Board, will likely be elected AVMA president-elect by the AVMA House of…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
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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…
Controlled substances in veterinary practice
The veterinary toolbox includes vital medications that are regulated as controlled substances. Here's what veterinarians and veterinary teams need to…
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Students tackle financial challenges
SAVMA HOD makes economic issues a priority, receives corporate funding report
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Research on deadly bat fungus receives $4M funding boost
Congress has directed the Department of Interior to dedicate $4 million from its 2012 endangered species recovery fund for
AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
SAVMA Committees
Student AVMA committees which benefit Student AVMA members and represent student views to AVMA committees.
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What keeps you up at night?
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association recently conducted a survey about what keeps veterinary professionals awake at
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who is an AVMA voting member can volunteer for positions on AVMA councils and committees.
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Studies delve into origins of domestic dogs
Researchers in China recently published a study that suggests Southeast Asian wolves were the source of domesticated dogs, and researchers
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17 in Congress want changes in drug rules
Seventeen members of Congress have expressed concern that some federal restrictions on controlled substances could hurt
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Pfizer and AVMF announce scholarship recipients
Pfizer Animal Health and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced in March that they had awarded $827,500 in scholarships to 331…
Student debt advocacy
The AVMA is committed to finding solutions to reduce veterinary debt. Learn what the AVMA is doing in Washington to support veterinary borrowers and…
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Strategy and action
AVMA board actions reflect long-term goals Dr. Joseph Kinnarney (right), District III representative Executive Board…
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Cohn campaigns for AVMA presidency
Former AVMA Executive Board Chair Ted Cohn of Littleton, Colo., is running for the AVMA presidency.