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Lessons to be learned from relationships between nonprofits, veterinary clinics
Nonprofit entities have delivered subsidized veterinary care for years, often through spay-neuter clinics.
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In Short
The 2019 annual meeting of AVMA voting members will be held Friday, Jan. 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. CST
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Pet owners don't recognize what happens during exam
A recent study by Partners for Healthy Pets found that many dog and cat owners fail to recognize what happens during their pet's physical examination…
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Lappin chairing WSAVA one-health committee
Dr. Michael Lappin of Colorado State University is the new chair of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s One Health Committee.
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AVMA debates over debarking
AVMA leaders are debating what to say about dog devocalization.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, during its June 19-20 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, named the following individuals to the entities indicated,,…
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Study shows communication gaps between veterinarians and clients
An analysis of five years’ worth of survey data shows significant communications gaps between veterinary teams and their clients, according to…
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Frustration mounts over opioid shortage
Drug shortages and discontinuations are nothing new to veterinary medicine.
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Help us honor the best in veterinary medicine
Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards Do you know a colleague or mentor who is doing amazing things for our profession? If so, don’t miss your…
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AVMA awards recognize excellence
Nominate your colleagues before Feb. 15 As the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession, the AVMA works consistently to increase the…
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Ohio State opens $9M clinical laboratory
The Ohio State University's new clinical skills laboratory has simulation models and practice areas where students can learn on their own.
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Resolve to share New Year’s resolutions with pet owners
You’ve made resolutions for yourself and your business to support personal wellbeing and practice success in the coming year. Now spread the love and…
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Dedicated practitioner receives AVMA Award
Dr. R. Wayne Randolph loves all things veterinary medicine and all things organized veterinary medicine.
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Animal research helps pets, too
This past October, the Foundation for Biomedical Research launched its "Love Animals? Support Animal Research" campaign to educate the public about…
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Unite your practice around preventive care guidelines
How does a veterinary practice get all employees to focus on adopting best-practice preventive healthcare guidelines for use in everyday practice?…
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Behavior specialty marks 25th year
When the AVMA granted specialty status to the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists 25 years ago, it was a signal to the profession and public…
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Snack bags pose suffocation risk to pets
Few people think a snack bag could suffocate a dog or a cat, until the unthinkable occurs.
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New scholarships handed out by Merck, AVMF
Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, announced June 22 the winners of the inaugural
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What veterinarians need to know about the opioid epidemic
The epidemic of opioid abuse gripping the nation affects not only professionals in human health but also veterinarians.
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Street medicine reaching pets of the homeless
Pets of the homeless and near homeless were the center of attention July 15 at AVMA Convention 2018 in Denver.
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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Veterinary groups meet in Denver
Forty-three AVMA-allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 30 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this…