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Henderson promoted, Ackley joins AVMA staff
AVMA announced the promotion of Dr. Kristi Henderson and welcomed Dr. Elise Ackley as new staff.
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.
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AVMA releases annual report
The AVMA has released an annual report as a new service to keep members better informed about the work that the Association does
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AVMA board laying groundwork for future endeavors
The AVMA Board of Directors took a big-picture approach at its latest meeting, during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago.
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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AVMA strengthens support for women in leadership
The AVMA Board of Directors in November 2015 voted to provide management services for the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
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Career fair reaches 500
About 500 high school and undergraduate students and others with an interest in the veterinary profession—the highest number in five years—attended…
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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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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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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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Ross replaces dean who extended global research
Dr. Elaine Watson stepped down as dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine this past October.
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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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Five swine veterinarians honored for contributions
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians honored five veterinarians for contributions to the association and the swine industry.
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Horse racing model rules see gradual adoption
It’s been almost two years since the association of state racing regulators, the Association of Racing Commissioners International, voted to adopt the…
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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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…
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Student AVMA ready to reinvent
The Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held March 19-21 at the University of Minnesota, featured many of its traditional pastimes
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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 academic leaders recognized for achievements
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2015 recipients of six awards during its Annual Conference March 13-15 in…