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Revisions to AVMA policies on adopting research animals, end-of-life care receive approval
The AVMA Board of Directors (BOD) approved revising a number of policies at its November 13-15 meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois,…
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In Memory – October 24, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, October 24, 2024
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AVMA FDP Lifetime Achievement award, President’s Awards recipients honored
Four award winners will be recognized at events today during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. This morning, during the AVMA House of Delegates…
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Veterinary leaders strengthen cross-cultural ties
The AVMA Board of Directors on Wednesday hosted several foreign veterinary dignitaries at the Iron Cactus restaurant to talk about the state of…
Dr. Cathy King named recipient of 2024 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Cathy King, founder and CEO of World Vets, as the winner of the 2024 AVMA Global…
2024 AVMA Excellence Awards recognition videos
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – April 11-13, 2024
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from April 11-13 in Washington,…
2023 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
Dr. Bianca Zenor named AVMA's chief membership officer
Dr. Bianca Zenor has joined the AVMA as Chief Membership Officer, overseeing the organization's Membership and Field Services Division, the Convention…
Preparing for international travel
International travel can be exciting. For animal health professionals, it also comes with unique risks of spreading animal and zoonotic diseases.…
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Board makes committee appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors in April made several appointments to AVMA committees, including the Animal Welfare Committee and Committee on…
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In Memory – April 11, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, April 11, 2024
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American Association of Equine Practitioners – November 29-December 3, 2023
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its 69th annual convention from November 29-December 3, 2023, in San Diego. The…
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National Academies of Practice adds 25 new veterinary fellows, professional members
The National Academies of Practice, an interdisciplinary organization of health care practitioners and scholars, accepted 15 new fellows of the…
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Missouri VMA – January 25-28, 2024
The Missouri VMA (MVMA) held its 132nd annual convention from January 25-28, 2024, in Columbia. The MVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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Veterinary profession heading in right direction with mental health
Merck Animal Health released findings from its most recent comprehensive veterinary wellbeing study on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting &…
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In Memory – January 18, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 18, 2024
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Pascoe honored for leadership, mentorship, surgical skills
Dr. John R. Pascoe was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award this year by the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, for his…
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American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians – October 19, 2023
The American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians (AAFSPHV) held a virtual meeting on October. 19. The AAFSPHV presented awards…
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AVMA fellow places with Minnesota congresswoman
Dr. Mariah Lancaster will spend the next year as a scientific adviser in the office of U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota as part of the AVMA…
2023-2024 AVMA fellow secures placement in congressional office
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced today that veterinarian Dr. Mariah Lancaster of Massachusetts, 2023-2024 AVMA…
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ACVIM launches fellowship program to encourage discipline mastery
In response to demand for this option, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has developed a new fellowship program designed to…
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House, selection committee fills committee, council, HAC seats
At its regular annual session in July, the AVMA House of Delegates elected individuals to AVMA committees and councils and the House Advisory…