International VMAs
Almost every country has a veterinary medical association working to advance the veterinary profession and protect animal, human, and environmental…
International affairs
International alliances are a key component of AVMA’s work to support veterinarians and our profession. Whether looking at scientific issues,…
International opportunities
Are you interested in a job with global reach, or looking to combine foreign travel with training, education, or service? Do you want to donate…
SAVMA Awards, Competitions and Scholarships
View awards, grants and scholarship applications to apply for funding as a student veterinarian!
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AVMA membership hits record 95,000
The AVMA and our Board of Directors would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to all our members for their contribution on surpassing a terrific AVMA…
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FDA describes legal limits of drug compounding
Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients
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Virginia-Maryland names new dean
After a national search, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. M. Daniel Givens as its new dean. He will take over the…
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Company sold prescription drugs to unauthorized users, resellers
A drug distribution company pleaded guilty in February to selling farm-use prescription drugs to people who lacked prescriptions and resellers who…
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SAVMA goes virtual
The symposium was originally scheduled as an in-person event at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, but had to be called off because of the…
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Arce poised to make history this summer
Dr. José Arce will be the first native of Puerto Rico to hold the office of AVMA president-elect. He talks about his father volunteering with the…
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Veterinary colleges committed to anti-racism, say Black lives matter
Many veterinary colleges have released statements standing with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Black community, several have started book…
Sandy Willis, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM
Before becoming the District 11 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors, Dr. Sandy Willis served as chair of the AVMA House Advisory Committee.
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VCA names new chief medical officer
VCA Animal Hospitals announced Sept. 15 the appointment of Dr. Marie E. Kerl as its new chief medical officer effective immediately.
2019 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. …
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Creating brighter futures for cats with chronic kidney disease
Diagnostics and treatments have improved for cats with chronic kidney disease over the past decade, and a new predictive diagnostic tool uses…
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Nominate an award-worthy colleague by Feb. 17
The accomplishments of veterinary professionals span a diverse range of disciplines. Help honor the impact and importance of the achievements all…
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Industry, agencies continue preparing for African swine fever
In March, veterinarians at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting said swine veterinarians and pork industries continue…
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Lemme, Molgaard receive honors from Iowa State
Two alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were recognized with the institution’s highest honors.