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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.
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Board approves economic, leadership actions
The 2012 AVMA survey of pet owners will expand to include questions on demand for veterinary services and owners' thoughts and behaviors.
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AVMA joins WSAVA
The WSAVA more than doubled the veterinarians it represents after voting to accept applications for organizational membership from the AVMA, Western…
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Foreign accreditation, AVMA governance to be reviewed
The AVMA Executive Board approved the goals and structures for two task forces in response to AVMA House of Delegates' requests for evaluations of…
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Vet tech week gives recognition
Oct. 9-15 will mark this year's National Veterinary Technician Week. Celebrating for one week every year solidifies the yearly commitment every…
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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.
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The votes are in for AVMA councils, HAC
In St. Louis, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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Vet tech programs' growth means changes for CVTEA
The field of veterinary technician education has experienced a rapid expansion in the past few years.
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Workforce shortages, drug availability among AVMA legislative priorities
The AVMA's legislative agenda for the 112th Congress has expanded to include initiatives ranging from the availability of antimicrobials
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AVMA VP Strother on the future of veterinary medicine
JAVMA News checked in with Dr. Jan K. Strother as she approached the halfway point of her AVMA vice presidency.
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Vet tech programs nearing 200
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited 13 new veterinary technology programs at its April 15-17 meeting
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Delegates to deliberate on Veterinarian's Oath
AVMA House of Delegates considering amendments regarding authority to establish AVMA policy
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House to consider accreditation of foreign schools
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution to establish a task force to review the impact of AVMA Council on Education accreditation of…
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Board appoints representatives to committees, councils, liaison posts
Appointees will begin serving their terms at the conclusion of the AVMA House of Delegates session this July in St. Louis.
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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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AVMA decides against producing hazardous waste database
The AVMA will not develop a hazardous waste product database, based on results of a survey that indicated such a database would not be widely enough…
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AVMA to discontinue online CE program
The AVMA will discontinue AVMA Ed, its online continuing education program for veterinarians.
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Parasitology specialty gets provisional recognition
The parasitology veterinary specialty practice area gained provisional recognition in April under the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists.
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20/20 foresight
The AVMA should allow various levels of membership for veterinarians to accommodate different levels of participation, according to recommendations in…
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Board looks at veterinary economics, AVMA finances
The AVMA Executive Board, while meeting April 7-9, concentrated its attention on the economic challenges currently facing veterinarians individually…
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SAVMA heading in a new direction
The Student AVMA governing bodies are poised to advocate more on the behalf of students and improve communication with SAVMA members.
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AVMA president-elect candidates make their case
On July 15, the AVMA House of Delegates will choose between Dr. Douglas G. Aspros of Pound Ridge, N.Y., and Dr. Gary S. Brown of Princeton, W.Va., as…
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Helfat wins AVMA Executive Board election
This April Dr. Mark P. Helfat of Lumberton, N.J., was declared winner of the election for District II representative on the AVMA Executive Board.
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AVMA Answers: President's platform
As AVMA president, you have been advocating for professional unity. Why and how are you spreading that message?
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AVMA delegates say yes to dues increase, no to open voting
Nearly 450 people gathered for the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference and regular winter session of the House of Delegates, held Jan. 6 -9 in…