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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
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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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,…
Pet dental care talking points
Use these talking points as guidance for interviews with the media to emphasize the need for preventive dental care.
Healthy holiday gifts for pets
You don’t have to indulge in fancy collars, gourmet treats or other pricey gifts for pets. Here are less expensive, more practical gifts you can give…
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AVMA panel to scrutinize telemedicine
The controversial topic of telemedicine in the veterinary profession was brought into the national spotlight in early 2015, when a Texas veterinarian…
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Veterinary wellness roundtable happening next year
A veterinary wellness roundtable scheduled for early 2016 at AVMA headquarters got the go-ahead from the AVMA Board of Directors during its Sept.…
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Association seeks volunteers to lead profession
The AVMA seeks candidates for president-elect and a seat on the AVMA Board of Directors and also invites nominations or applications for numerous…
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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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SCAVMA program funding renewed
The AVMA, both AVMA insurance trusts, and the Student AVMA are continuing their financial support for the Achieving,
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Student leaders convene
Seventy-seven veterinary students and faculty advisers attended the 2015 Student Chapter of the AVMA Leadership Conference, Aug. 28-29 at AVMA…
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2005 - 2015
Avian influenza bookends the decade concluding with the JAVMA’s centennial in 2015.
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Affiliated groups meet in Boston
Forty allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 30 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine
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Report explores disconnect over preventive care
The fifth annual State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital was released Aug. 12 at Banfield’s Pet Healthcare Industry Summit
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Putting drug testing into practice
Drug abuse is a potential contributing factor to depression and suicide in the profession
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Auburn dean emeritus receives AVMA Award
Dr. John Thomas Vaughan received the AVMA Award for his contributions to organized veterinary medicine.
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Past and future perfect
Dr. Joe Kinnarney worries the AVMA is losing its edge as a leading member organization.
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Katrina: stories from the storm
A decade has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, breaking levees and flooding much of the area.
Responding to complaints and criticisms
How a veterinarian responds to complaints or criticism online can make or break a reputation. Here are steps you can take to limit damage to your…
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2015-2016 AVMA congressional fellows announced
The AVMA announced in May the three veterinarians chosen for the Association’s 2015-2016 Congressional Science Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
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Marijuana toxicosis claims yield insights
While cats aren’t much interested in marijuana, dogs are much more likely to roll in the plant, eat it, and consume unguarded human treats
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Board greenlights funding for economic research
The AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee requested the allocation of nearly $339,000 from the Economics Strategy Fund
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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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…