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Leadership comes full circle
For AVMA President Douglas G. Aspros, hailing from the same state as the birthplace of the AVMA is a happy coincidence.
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Nominees invited for 2013 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards
The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the 2013 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, which recognize…
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AVMA provides background on policies
The AVMA has developed a backgrounder that clarifies the purpose of the Association’s policies and summarizes the process of policy development.
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AVMA seeks members for councils, committees
Members of the AVMA can volunteer for one of the Association’s councils, committees, or other entities to collaborate on efforts to advance veterinary…
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We are not your father’s AVMA
Over the past five years, AVMA Executive Vice President Ron DeHaven has been working behind the scenes with Association leaders to transform the…
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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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SAVMA wants a seat at the table
The Student AVMA House of Delegates has been hard at work strengthening its connections with other veterinary organizations.
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Education council schedules site visits
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to four schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2012.
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HOD wants better communication with nonveterinary pharmacies
The AVMA House of Delegates was nearly unanimous in its vote Aug. 3 for a resolution that calls on the AVMA to communicate with nonveterinary…
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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.
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Proposals address research, raw food, pharmacies, and more
Research, raw food, and pharmacies along with ethics, diagnostic terms, and animal welfare are among the issues on the agenda for the regular annual…
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Making their case
On the agenda for the AVMA House of Delegates' regular annual session this August in San Diego is electing a new AVMA vice president.
Council on Education Selection Committee
The Council on Education Selection Committee develops and maintains the qualification review process for candidates for positions on the AVMA Council…
Councils, committees, task forces, and trusts
Understand the wide range of volunteer panels that make up the AVMA.
AVMA leadership rosters, 2023-2024
Connect with the volunteers who make up all of AVMA's governing bodies.
Political Action Committee Board
The Political Action Committee (PAC) Board is responsible for general supervision and control of the AVMA PAC.
What does an AVMA volunteer do?
Volunteers are engaged in a wide variety of activities on behalf of the association, from legislation to education to medical ethics.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone who is an AVMA voting member can volunteer for positions on AVMA councils and committees.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board recently named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Military experience invaluable to SAVMA president
The way Bridget Heilsberg tells it, she did not choose the position of Student AVMA president, it chose her.
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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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AVMA provides guides on internship, residency quality
The AVMA is providing a pair of guides intended to assist with development of veterinary internship programs and ensure that interns and
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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…
Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
Council on Research
The Council on Research advises the AVMA Board of Directors on scientific research and discovery as a veterinary career path, and its role in…