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Rabies liability: Is your practice protected?
On World Rabies Day, September 28, join AVMA Axon and the AVMA Trust for a live webinar outlining how to ensure your veterinary practice is legally…
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth
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Help for those in the path of disasters
Wildfires are raging across the western United States, and hurricanes continue to threaten the Gulf Coast and southern states. The AVMF is responding…
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Making sense of genetic disease in dogs and cats
Understanding genetic disease in mixed-breed and purebred dogs and cats can bring about more effective treatments and better client service, says…
Compounding
Understand the rules for veterinary compounding, and get resources to support your work with clients whose animals require compounded medications.
VCC terms and conditions: Jobseekers
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Powered by you: AVMA members guide House of Delegates
Member input is central to the AVMA’s work, including the discussions and actions of the AVMA House of Delegates.
VCC terms and conditions: Employers
The terms and conditions for posting an employment opportunity through the Veterinary Career Center webpage of the American Veterinary Medical…
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PPP forgiveness application simplified for smaller loans
Borrowers who took out Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less can now use a simplified application to request loan forgiveness.
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Ag department leaders seek comments on animal ID system
Federal agriculture authorities are asking stakeholders in livestock and poultry industries to provide input on the National Animal Identification…
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Help small businesses hurt by COVID-19
We can support our business-owning colleagues by asking Congress to eliminate an unexpected tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers.
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Member interests drive House of Delegates action
Member input is a central component of the AVMA’s approach to governance. When your AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) gathers twice a year to conduct…
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AVMA weighs in on emotional damages case
The AVMA is one of several nonprofit associations asking an Arizona appellate court to deny a plaintiff's request for emotional
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AVMA policy opposing cosmetic procedures reaffirmed by HOD
AVMA policy on "Ear Cropping and Tail Docking of Dogs" remains intact after the AVMA House of Delegates disapproved changes to its wording.
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Federal veterinary loan repayment program moves ahead
Eagerly anticipated rules implementing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Service Act…
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HEROES stimulus legislation introduced in House
On May 12, the House Majority released a COVID-19 stimulus package called the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act,” or the…
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New Jersey court says consider pet's special value in custody cases
A New Jersey appeals court issued a precedent-setting decision when it ruled that a pet's "special subjective value" to its
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AVMA fills general counsel, assistant editor positions
A lawyer and a veterinary editor joined the AVMA staff this summer.
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New resource guides your practice as you expand operations
Veterinarians and veterinary teams have been performing essential work throughout the pandemic, nimbly adapting procedures and adopting new processes.…
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HOD adopts policies on cribbing, microchipping animals
In January, the AVMA House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted to adopt a new policy on humanely managing horse cribbing and a revised policy concerning…
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AVMA president wants to hear from you
Dr. Douglas Kratt, AVMA president, hosted a virtual chat on Oct. 28, answering questions about everything from how he’s keeping productive at his…
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Future of animal ID system unclear
Facing resistance from food animal owners and pressure from Congress, federal agriculture officials are reconsidering how the national animal disease…
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Swaying voters, influencing legislation
AVMA State Public Policy Symposium addresses legislative, court, public opinion battles
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…