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House of Delegates approves model practice act, other proposals
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a new version of the Model Veterinary Practice Act and passed proposals regarding AVMA governance and pet health…
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LEGENDS: Teacher, researcher, and inventor
Dr. Heinrich J. Detmers, 1833-1906, helped build veterinary education at Midwestern U.S. colleges and researched the causes of diseases
Marketing tools and client services
Save time with AVMA tools that help you communicate with clients in person and online.
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Guidelines for use of exempt biologics
State-licensed veterinarians may consider preparing biologics in their practice facility under a VCPR in unique disease situations not adequately…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Creating accessible veterinary spaces
Millions of American pet owners have a disability, said Dr. Kate KuKanich, associate professor at Kansas State University College of Veterinary…
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Silent minority finds its voice
These teachers, classmates, and colleagues largely remained in the background for the past century, unwilling to reveal a central aspect of…
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SAVMA steps up diversity outreach
An ad hoc cultural outreach officer position has been created on the Student AVMA Executive Board to advance diversity and inclusion within veterinary…
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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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Veterinarians defy Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dealt a blow to Texas, impacting small and large animals, urban and rural clinics.
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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Disaster planning tool coming soon, brochure updated
A new tool coming soon from the AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation will allow veterinary practices to create a custom plan to prepare for…
Backyard chickens 101
A quick guide for small animal veterinarians to provide veterinary care for backyard chickens and urban poultry flocks.
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Dog ownership and veterinary visits by income bracket
Over 30% of dog-owning households with annual income of less than $20,000 reported not seeing a veterinarian at least once a year.
Publicity tools for National Pet Dental Health Month
Publicize your good work and boost client visits by getting the word out about National Pet Dental Health Month and your activities and promotions.
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…
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Delegates discuss how to communicate value of AVMA
The AVMA House of Delegates passed a resolution recommending that the House Advisory Committee form a working group to explore and define delegates’…
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Volunteers rescue, treat animals in Baton Rouge
Flooding in and near Baton Rouge displaced thousands of animals and destroyed veterinary clinics when a slow-moving storm hit southern Louisiana
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AVMA strengthens support for women in leadership
The AVMA Board of Directors in November 2015 voted to provide management services for the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
Pet dental care talking points
Use these talking points as guidance for interviews with the media to emphasize the need for preventive dental care.
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Groups debate who should perform reproductive services
Dr. Vince J. Collison would not be in favor of hiring a nonveterinarian to perform ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis or embryo transfers in his practice.
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Ableism in veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack…
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5 Practical economic insights for all veterinarians
The 2019 AVMA Economic Summit covered many topics crucial to thriving in daily practice – including behavioral science, marketing, innovation, and…
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CSU launches certificate in Spanish for animal health and care
Colorado State University has launched a new undergraduate certificate, Spanish for Animal Health and Care, to make sure students in veterinary and…
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Thinking creatively about emergency coverage
Equine practice, perhaps more than any other area of veterinary medicine, often comes with clients’ expectation of 24/7 coverage.