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Meritorious Service Award goes to Kaplan
The AVMA presented its Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Bruce Kaplan, a staunch advocate of the one-health concept, July 22 at AVMA Convention 2017.
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Five chosen for councils, committee
The AVMA House of Delegates elected four council members in January 2017, while the AVMA Board of Directors appointed one committee
Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents
The Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents advises the Board of Directors in promoting interest in the efficacy and proper use of biologic and…
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The votes are in
In Denver, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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President commended for agriculture directive
The Executive Board authorized the AVMA to send a letter to the president thanking him for Homeland Security Presidential Directive-9,
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AVMA board opposes five of six resolutions delegates will vote on in July
board members recommended that the House of Delegates disapprove all but one of six resolutions at its July session
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AVMA names 20/20 Vision Commission
A group of individuals from diverse backgrounds have been appointed to the AVMA 20/20 Vision Commission, which is charged with creating a vision for…
Richard Sullivan, DVM
Dr. Richard Sullivan, District 10 representative on the AVMA Board of Directors, is a Wisconsin native who now lives in California.
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AVMA recognizes contributions to veterinary profession
Annual awards highlight veterinarians and nonveterinarians whose work has made an impact
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House fills council, HAC seats
At its first-ever virtual meeting in July, the House of Delegates filled vacancies on AVMA councils and the House Advisory Committee.
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Sullivan wins seat on AVMA Board
AVMA members in California, Hawaii, and Nevada elected Dr. Richard “Dick” Sullivan as their next District X representative on the AVMA Board of…
Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee
The Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee advises the Board of Directors onmatter related to aquatic animal health and aquatic veterinary medicine.
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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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VCPR definition could change
The AVMA model for state veterinary practice acts could soon encourage states to define a veterinarian-client-patient relationship as one involving…
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AVMA honors profession’s leaders, advocates
During AVMA Convention 2016 this August in San Antonio, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and one organization to recognize excellence…
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AVMA Congressional Science Fellows named
This April, the AVMA announced that Drs. Eric Deeble, Nathaniel Tablante, and Kate Varela were selected for the 2013-2014 AVMA Congressional Science…
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Delegates vote against restructuring council
Delegates vote against restructuring council
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Lee Loy, Sullivan running for Board seat
Drs. Leianne K. Lee Loy of Honolulu and Richard “Dick” Sullivan of Torrance, California, are running to be the District X representative on the AVMA…
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Groups provide new guidance on antimicrobials
The AVMA, Canadian VMA, and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are calling for continuous monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance at a…
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Plan for shelter medicine specialty open for comment
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties is seeking comments regarding the need for a specialty encompassing all aspects of veterinary…
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Nominations open for 2021 AVMA awards
The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
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Nominations open for 2022 AVMA awards
The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
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AVMA president works to raise veterinarians' profile
Dr. de Jong was installed as 2018-19 AVMA president July 17, the final day of AVMA Convention 2018 in Denver.
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Board approves council, committee changes
The Executive Board approved a recommendation revising the membership categories and appointment methods
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Thirty-one nominees vie for 12 council seats, candidates invited for four other vacancies
Although the Feb. 1 deadline for nominating AVMA members to serve on councils has passed, no nominations have yet been received