The AVMA House of Delegates approved eight resolutions on Jan. 7 during its regular winter session, held in conjunction with the AVMA Veterinary…

The highlights for Friday, July 29, at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia include the Dr. James H. Steele One Health track, the Center for…

Sessions this morning and afternoon at AVMA Convention 2022 cover approaches to euthanasia, fundamentals of animal welfare education, and how to…

During National Pet Week and beyond, these tips and resources will help equip pet owners to ensure their pets are living happy, healthy lives.

Understanding the varied roles of service, emotional support, and therapy animals helps veterinary teams provide care and advice consistent with each…

Veterinarians must prepare themselves to play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the people and the animals involved in human-animal…

Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…

AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum - Schedule for 2021.

While many of our lives were upended this past year due to COVID-19, more people than ever relied on their pets to combat the stress and isolation…

Caring for geriatric pets can be challenging and at times frustrating for their owners. Pets can exhibit behavioral problems that impair the…

The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2021, held this year from May 2-8, with a special emphasis on the role of the human-animal bond during…

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Animal shelters may never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. One shelter veterinarian wants communities to see animal shelters as a source of…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Richard Bowen as the winner of the 2020 AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research…

Dr. José Arce will be the first native of Puerto Rico to hold the office of AVMA president-elect. He talks about his father volunteering with the…

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Robin Downing as the winner of the 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of…

During National Pet Week (May 3-9), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is asking pet owners to recognize the special role pets play in…

The COVID-19 pandemic marks the third novel coronavirus outbreak of the 21st century. Unlike the viruses that cause severe acute respiratory syndrome…

National Pet Week® honors the pets in our lives and promotes responsible pet ownership. Join us to celebrate pets and help give them the best lives…

44th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, July 16-19, 2019, Toronto

The AVMA and our Board of Directors would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to all our members for their contribution on surpassing a terrific AVMA…

The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential…

View awards, grants and scholarship applications to apply for funding as a student veterinarian!

Whether as clinical practitioners, epidemiologists, or ecological experts, veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and safety of animals,…