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AVMA Answers: Veterinary workforce
Q: Why have you chosen the shortage of veterinarians in the workforce as your main focus?
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Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
AVMA membership data 2019
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2019.
AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
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…
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Market improving, but value of veterinary degree unclear
AVMA economists predict an improving market for veterinary services over the next several years.
AVMA membership data 2015
Market research data: View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2015.
AVMA membership data 2016
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2016.
AVMA membership data 2017
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2017.
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How to thrive in practice
The AVMA held a roundtable of thought leaders in March to discuss "Thriving in Clinical Practice."
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Learn how veterinary assistants can improve your practice
When it comes to running a successful and efficient veterinary practice, every team member counts. Using each person’s skills and education to the…
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June webinars: Cannabis use and the state of the equine profession
Cannabis is becoming increasingly available for human recreational and medical use. Should veterinary practices monitor staff use of marijuana and…
International opportunities
Are you interested in a job with global reach, or looking to combine foreign travel with training, education, or service? Do you want to donate…
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Speak my language
Across the United States, people speak an estimated 350 different languages. According to Access to Care, a report from the Pet Health Equity Program…
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AAVMC offers guidelines on service dogs at teaching hospitals
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has created a series of guidelines on how service dogs should be handled in veterinary…
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Why they buy: Making sense of client spending
Consumer behavior explored at AVMA Economic Summit
Food supply veterinary medicine
Information on food supply veterinary medicine - why it's important, where FSVM veterinarians are compared to livestock, who’s involved, what’s the…
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Defining well-being
Dr. Julie Ducoté argues that moving to a culture of well-being will help the veterinary industry. To prove it, she started in the most logical place:…
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AVMA develops plan for combating sexual harassment in profession
A plan, developed by the AVMA Board of Directors at the request of the AVMA House of Delegates, outlines how the Association will help the veterinary…
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NAVTA's Veterinary Nurse Initiative a work in progress
Although the Veterinary Nurse Initiative has seen little state legislative progress, it has made strides in other areas.
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Report looks to future of veterinary profession
A commission has released a report identifying emerging trends that will affect the veterinary profession over the next generation.
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Veterinary clinics adapt to new normal
Most jurisdictions recognize veterinary practices as essential and are allowing them to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, but…