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Improve mental health by reconnecting with human nature
Shimi Kang, MD, prescribes daily downtime, social connections, and play to help people return to “being human.”
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional
Veterinarians aren’t always equipped to deal with every moral, ethical, and emotional dilemma they encounter with clients.
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Behavior pioneer inspired many to learn humane, positive techniques
Dr. Sophia Yin was well-known as an animal behavior expert who dedicated her life to educating pet owners and also veterinarians
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How to have end-of-life conversations
Conversations about euthanasia and depopulation are never easy given what’s at stake. Speakers at the recent AVMA Humane Endings Symposium offered…
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Screening and early detection
Veterinarians encourage pet owners to get preventive care for their pets, yet may often be guilty of not taking the same good care of themselves.
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WVC becomes Viticus Group
The Western Veterinary Conference became WVC in 2014. Now the organization has been renamed as Viticus Group, reflecting its expansion to education in…
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HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana
Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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AVMA GHLIT to sponsor health screenings at convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will once again invite AVMA members to take
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UK leads by example when it comes to wellness
As the U.S. veterinary medical profession grapples with how to measure and address the prevalence of mental illness and distress among practitioners,…
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VMX 2022 features industry overview, global research on human-animal bond
At the 2022 Veterinary Meeting & Expo, Brakke Consulting discussed a chaotic, stressful year past in the animal health industry, and the Human Animal…
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Veterinary hospital staff members unionize
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced that employees at Columbia River Veterinary Specialists voted 53-1 in August to approve a…
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Speaker: Cycles of grief happen with changes at work, too
Jackie Martin, founder of A Matter of Motivation, spoke at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference about navigating teams through change.…
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AVMA, American Psychiatric Association lead Twitter chat about pets, mental health
The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) ended a monthlong social media campaign to raise awareness about companion animals and mental…
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Coping with natural disasters: Care for animals and emotional wellbeing
AVMA resources help animal owners & veterinarians The hearts of AVMA members and staff are with Californians as wildfires once again burn across…
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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…
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Intentional, reciprocal communication: keys to effective leadership
Josh Vaisman, founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting, and Andi Davison, a licensed veterinarian technician, gave the presentation “If You Ain’t…
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Ending life well
Pending guidance on depopulation and updated guidance on euthanasia acknowledge that decisions on animal death are difficult even for experts.
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
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The veterinarian’s role in supporting appropriate selection and use of service, assistance and therapy animals
The AVMA encourages veterinarians to be familiar with the legal status and protections accorded to service, assistance, emotional support, and therapy…
Tools to strengthen your veterinary team
Workplace culture can directly affect business success and contribute to better patient care. Strengthen and empower your veterinary team with these…
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Summit explores the animal solution to social isolation
A group of public health, research, gerontology, and veterinary leaders gathered at the first Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Companion Animals…
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COVID-19: FDA issues warning after death of man who ingested fish product
The consumer alert followed the death of an Arizona man who ingested chloroquine phosphate.
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AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
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COVID-19: Managing employees who are ill or may be exposed
New AVMA guidance gives recommendations for managing employees with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 exposure or disease.
Cannabis use and pets
Resources to help veterinarians advise clients and treat patients who may have been exposed to marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug in the…