For National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 7-13), experts provide tips to prevent likelihood of bites
According to the latest data from the AVMA, 45% of U.S. households include a dog or dogs, for a total of 88 million canine companions in the United…
Better communication, better care: AVMA, AAEP unveil new guide for equine practices
Today, on World Horse Day, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have teamed…
FVE, CVMA and AVMA joint release: Animal welfare in the PMSG industry
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), and American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)…
AVMA applauds passage of legislation to enhance the review process of new and generic animal drugs
In the latest government spending bill, Congress included and passed legislation that reauthorizes the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal…
AVMA and AAVMC applaud first-ever Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus
The U.S. Senate has established a Veterinary Medicine Caucus for the first time in its history.
Dr. Nick Jeffery recognized with 2023 AVMA Clinical Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Nick Jeffery, professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and…
Dr. Phillip Nelson named recipient of 2023 AVMA Meritorious Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Phillip Nelson, professor of immunology and former dean at Western University…
Dr. Jim Riviere named recipient of 2023 AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Jim Riviere, distinguished professor emeritus at Kansas State University and…
AVMA and MentorVet partner to launch innovative veterinary mentorship program
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has joined MentorVet to launch MentorVet Connect, a structured mentorship program that connects…
AVMA joins World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion on World Veterinary Day 2023
The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association (WVA), HealthforAnimals and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary…
Mars Veterinary Health, AVMA, and industry leaders unveil the Positive Pet Care Guide
Today, an industry-wide working group led by Mars Veterinary Health and the AVMA released the Positive Pet Care Guide – a new resource aimed at…
AVMA creates new cyberbullying resources for veterinarians with educational grant from Banfield Pet Hospital
New resources to help veterinarians effectively counter and recover from cyberbullying attacks were recently unveiled at the AVMA's Veterinary…
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Fish medicine gaining veterinarians, who hope for specialty recognition
A growing corps of veterinarians is working in fish medicine, and two veterinary organizations are working to create a board specialty in fish…
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Burnout’s economic toll on veterinarians calculated
Researchers found that the veterinary profession is losing around $1 billion annually in revenue because of burnout.
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Survey finds underuse related to retention for veterinary technicians
A recent survey of veterinary technicians sought to examine barriers to their utilization and the impact of misutilization on job satisfaction and…
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Obituary: Dr. James Brandt, 2001-02 AVMA president, dies at 87
Dr. James H. Brandt, who served as AVMA president from 2001-02, died Oct. 25 at the age of 87. During his tenure, Dr. Brandt had the foresight to…
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Getting to the root of overworked and burned-out veterinary practices
“We have a very challenging workforce dilemma, one that has significant ramifications to well-being and staff turnover,” says AVMA Chief Economist…
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Practice inefficiencies compound veterinary stress
A high number of veterinarians say they are considering leaving their dream job for reasons unrelated to retirement. The surprising trend was one of…
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Fierce competition over veterinary labor
Veterinary practices are competing over a highly sought-after workforce for which work-life balance is more important than practice ownership
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Advising clients on pets’ winter weight gain
Dr. Leslie Hancock-Monroe, a veterinarian in the pet food industry, sees risks in pets of winter weight gain and opportunities for veterinarians to…
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AVMA calls for leadership candidates, other volunteers
The AVMA is seeking volunteers to become leaders of the Association or to serve in council or committee positions, taking on top issues in veterinary…
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Education, communication are important strategies to prevent suicide among veterinarians
The Suicide Prevention Roundtable aimed to change the prevailing narrative about suicide in the veterinary community with evidence-based strategies…
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Don’t let cybercriminals hack your practice
Hackers aren’t picky about whom they target. They’re trying to infiltrate your company’s computer network and shut down your business until you pay…
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African swine fever confirmed in Haiti
African swine fever has emerged in Haiti, the second Caribbean country to develop infections this year, behind the neighboring Dominican Republic.
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Pet store puppies remain a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter
Public health investigators found that pet store dogs have been a source of drug-resistant Campylobacter infections in humans for the past decade.