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Comments invited on proposed clinical wildlife practice specialty
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) has received a letter of intent from a group of veterinarians wishing to seek recognition for…
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
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ACVIM launches fellowship program to encourage discipline mastery
In response to demand for this option, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has developed a new fellowship program designed to…
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Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
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Shelter medicine receives full recognition as specialty, fish medicine receives provisional recognition
The 9-year-old veterinary specialty in shelter medicine received full recognition from the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) in…
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List of Black diplomates sparks discussion, action
Dr. Coretta Patterson has started to compile a list of Black diplomates of veterinary specialty colleges, including from the American College of…
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Scamahorn
Dr. John Scamahorn has worked to support veterinarians and the veterinary profession at the local, state, and national level throughout his career. He…
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Fish medicine specialty proposed
The American Association of Fish Veterinarians and World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association have proposed developing a fish practice recognized…
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An inside look at accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…
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Animal Medical Center receives $25M gift for renovation project
The world’s largest nonprofit animal hospital is renovating and expanding its facility on New York City’s Upper East Side to meet client demand.
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Specialties proposed, ranitidine drugs contaminated, national disease list drafted
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Veterinary colleges go online only amid COVID-19 concerns
Veterinary college leaders have been faced with developing alternative teaching methods quickly for veterinary students who are practicing physical…
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The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
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Purdue to build new veterinary teaching hospital
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is moving forward with plans to build a new, $108 million veterinary teaching hospital.
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Lincoln Memorial celebrates accredited status
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine was granted accredited status by the AVMA Council on Education during a special meeting
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Veterinary curricula framework unveiled at educators meeting
Veterinary educators talked innovation at this year's Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges annual conference.
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Clarke promoted at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, PhD, named Dr. Cyril R. Clarke to be interim executive vice president
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Oklahoma State names Risco veterinary dean
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents on Oct. 20 approved the appointment of Dr. Carlos A. Risco as dean of the Oklahoma State University…
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AAVMC acknowledges contributions from veterinary faculty, student
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2017 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 10-12 in…
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Accreditation status remains uncertain for Arizona
The University of Arizona Marley Foundation Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program announced May 31 that it would postpone its plans to open its doors…
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Veterinary academia celebrates milestone
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, whose member institutions are 49 AVMA Council on Education—accredited veterinary
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.