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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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LSU seeks entries for annual art exhibition
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking entries for its 26th Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art.
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AVMA presents Excellence Awards
During AVMA Convention 2018 this July in Denver, a number of individuals received AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions in areas such as the…
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AAVMC sessions highlight student anxiety, the overvaluing of resiliency
More efforts are needed to address well-being among veterinary students, interns, and residents; the American Association of Veterinary Medical…
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SAVMA went down to Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine played host to the 49th annual Student AVMA Symposium this March.
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Long road to a bright future
Dr. Rickard Kohler ambles down the long white hallway on his way to see Zippy the cat’s owners.
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix c – Off-campus clinical instruction - Last update to this section: August 2022
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.
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Student’s suicide becomes cause for awareness
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine lost one of its own to suicide this past fall.
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AAVMC establishes internship guidelines
Veterinary internships provide an opportunity for new graduates to gather additional experience and skill in providing clinical care.
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On the world stage
The WVA celebrated its 150th anniversary during the 31st WVC, Sept. 17-20 in Prague.
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Board acts on wellness and food security measures, elects officers
The AVMA Board of Directors convened twice in Boston this July with agendas including such topics as global food security, professional wellness, and…
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Veterinary technicians add specialty in diagnostic imaging
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced the 16th specialty academy for veterinary technicians, the Academy of…
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Veterinary wellness symposium in the works
Stress isn’t exclusive to the veterinary profession, but practitioners encounter plenty of taxing situations in their work
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Social work expands in veterinary hospitals
Emergency and specialty hospitals are hiring social workers because of the benefits to their clients, staff members, and even patients. The field of…
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Cornell opens specialty clinic in Connecticut
At CUVS, according to a university press release, board-certified specialists offer treatments and procedures as well as continuing education…
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Progress in action
A number of veterinary colleges have already started providing more support for student health and wellness.
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13th veterinary technician specialty created
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced Aug. 16 that the Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic
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Veterinary hospital union, management ratify two-year contract
All Creatures Animal Hospital in Bremerton, Washington, and parent company Cara Veterinary Corp., in September reached an agreement with unionized…
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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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Social worker joins AVMA staff
A leader in the effort to improve the mental health and well-being of veterinary professionals, Jennifer Brandt, PhD, has been hired at the AVMA
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Veterinary technicians now have 12 specialties
The Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians is the latest specialty academy to be recognized by the National Association of Veterinary…
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Veterinary technicians add rehabilitation specialty
The organizing committee for the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians announced that the National Association of Veterinary…
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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…
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On the rise
Veterinary internships are becoming increasingly popular, with a recent survey by the Association of American Veterinary Medical