Committee on International Veterinary Affairs
The Committee on International Veterinary Affairs guides AVMA’s involvement in international veterinary medicine, advising the AVMA Board of…
International opportunities in veterinary medicine
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…
International Veterinary Experience Committee
The IVEC promotes the advancement of veterinary education and animal welfare throughout the world.
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American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
2012 ACVIM forum, May 30-June 2, New Orleans
AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The Global Veterinary Service Award was established initially as the XIIth International Veterinary Congress Prize from funds remaining after the 1934…
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In new role, Sabin focuses on foreign, diversity initiatives
In August, Dr. Beth Sabin began a new position in the AVMA Office of the Executive Vice President, coordinating the Association’s foreign affairs and…
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Veterinarian remains a student of the legislative process
Dr. Sarah Babcock has provided expertise for Senate proceedings on international trade, nonprofit organizations, and tax reform as well
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AVMA seeks members for councils, committees
Members of the AVMA can volunteer for one of the Association’s councils, committees, or other entities to collaborate on efforts to advance veterinary…
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AVMA's champion for global veterinary medicine
For the past three years, Dr. René Carlson has been president of the World Veterinary Association, the internationally recognized voice of global…
SAVMA Committees
Student AVMA committees which benefit Student AVMA members and represent student views to AVMA committees.
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.
AVMA Excellence Awards
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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Krehbiel, Meyer win top AVMA board seats
Meeting Aug. 7 in San Diego on the final day of the AVMA Annual Convention, the Association’s Executive Board elected and installed Dr. Janver D.…
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AVMA to strengthen ties with Chinese VMA
The Executive Board has approved a staff exchange between the AVMA and Chinese VMA to foster a closer relationship between the two veterinary…
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Accolades
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored the last weekend of October.
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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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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Committee continues work of Vet2011
The events related to Vet2011 were developed to celebrate the profession’s 250th anniversary.
Foreign veterinary graduates: Working as a veterinarian in the U.S.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you need a visa to work in or travel to the United States. The U.S. State Department provides information regarding…
AVMA leadership rosters, 2023-2024
Connect with the volunteers who make up all of AVMA's governing bodies.
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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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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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AVMA weighs stepped-up role in global food security
With the world’s population projected to grow by one-third to more than 9 billion people by 2050, global food production must increase as
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Securing food by aiding animals
Dr. René Carlson said veterinarians need to be louder about the value of animal-source foods.