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Open insurance enrollment begins Oct. 1
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the initial enrollment period for purchasing health insurance for 2014
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AVMA Trust introduces private insurance exchange
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the initial enrollment period for purchasing health insurance for 2014 will run from Oct. 1,…
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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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GHLIT offers genetic tests for drug response
A new genetic testing program to predict patients' response to particular drugs is now available from the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust…
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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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Veterinarians encouraged to take telehealth for a spin
Telehealth and virtual care aren't a replacement but rather an extension of veterinary practice, said Dr. Michael Bailey, a veterinary radiologist and…
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Education council schedules site visits
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to two schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2013
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President urges Congress to pass association health plan legislation
President urges Congress to pass association health plan legislation The greatest number of Americans without…
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In Short
The FDA has updated its guidance on Veterinary Feed Directives, applications are being sought for AVMA educator grants, and more
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Wellness resources allocated
Wellness resources allocated During Executive Board discussion of physical, mental, and professional wellness…
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Practitioner's perspective aids new AAHA president
Looking back over a career spanning nearly three decades as a companion
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USDA awards nearly $6 million to veterinarians serving in shortage areas
The Agriculture Department's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced Nov. 9 that it will offer 62 rural veterinarians awards totaling…
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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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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…
Benefits for early-career veterinarians
AVMA offers many member benefits designed especially for early-career veterinarians. Discover exclusive tools and resources that will support you as…
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Veterinary technician contest underway
A new nationwide contest called “Why I Love Being a Vet Tech” is honoring the work of veterinary technicians.
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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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Members appointed to compounding task force, other entities
In early June, the AVMA appointed eight veterinarians to the Task Force on Veterinary Compounding Legislation
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
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Link between exercise and lower risk for prostate cancer found
Vigorous exercise shown to reduce prostate cancer death rates among older men posted September 1, 2005 A recent study, which included…
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Avoiding the slippery slope of unethical behavior
The American Association of Equine Practitioners addressed the topic of ethics head-on at its annual convention this past December in Orlando, FL.
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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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VMX features second well-being study
Merck Animal Health released the results of the second Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study during the 2020 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.…
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.