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Campus tours
Two veterinary colleges in the process of receiving accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education are working to build competency-based curricula and…
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Iowa governor signs veterinary debt repayment bill
Iowa joins about 20 states that have similar loan repayment programs for rural and food animal veterinarians.
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Survey results show rise in hospital employee pay
Survey results from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association indicate salaries rose for associate veterinarians and managers at veterinary…
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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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UNDER REVIEWVeterinary facility occupational risks for pregnant workers
Creating a safe work environment for all employees, including those who may be pregnant, can be facilitated by awareness of risks and adoption of…
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Survey results show overall salary increases for veterinary staff members
Veterinary hospitals are paying their hospital administrators and certified veterinary practice managers more than they did two years ago, according…
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It’s never too early to plan for closing your practice
Closing a veterinary practice is a complex process regulated by state law and moral obligations that owners should familiarize themselves with sooner…
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Virtual convention includes virtual exhibit hall
The AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 includes a virtual exhibit hall, with games, raffles, and videoconferencing with vendors.
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Chart of the Month: What’s in your benefits package?
Knowing what benefits other veterinarians are receiving can help us appreciate what’s possible, both as employees and employers.
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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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Third COVID relief bill helps veterinarians
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package signed into law March 11 includes several AVMA-backed provisions critical to supporting veterinary…
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Lots of online love for veterinarians during pandemic
While the news focuses on pandemic-related disruptions to veterinary services, pet owners online are loving on veterinarians who keep their animal…
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Exploring employee assistance programs for veterinary practices: Are they a bother or benefit?
As veterinary practices look to innovative solutions to attract and retain staff members—as well as promote mental health and well-being—an employee…
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AVMA economist advises caution during economic uncertainty
Matthew J. Salois, PhD, director of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division, sees signs of a continuing recession and recommends that veterinarians…
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Chart of the month: Job satisfaction rises for veterinarians
Things may be better than previously believed when it comes to veterinarians’ career satisfaction and intention to leave the profession. As today’s…
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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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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…
AVMA membership data 2017
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AVMA membership data 2018
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2018.
AVMA membership data 2016
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AVMA membership data 2015
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AVMA membership data 2020
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AVMA membership data 2019
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AAEP develops resources to recruit, retain equine veterinarians
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is taking steps to address the future of equine practice by improving compensation, emergency…