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Just one thing: Structuring your team for productivity
Staffing in a veterinary practice is a crucial lever that can be adjusted to lift productivity. Are your staffing levels optimal? Use this easy…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners – November 2, 2024
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)—recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as an AVMA-recognized veterinary…
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Cat deaths linked to bird flu-contaminated raw pet food, sparking voluntary recall
A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were…
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Chart of the month: New insights on student debt
The average debt-to-income ratio for 2024 veterinary graduates entering full-time employment was 1.4. What does that mean?
Meet the candidate: Dr. James M. Weber, Jr.
Candidate: District 5 director - Biographical statement and statement of reason for seeking office.
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FDA warns companies illegally selling seizure medications
Six companies, all but one based in the U.S., received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration for selling unapproved drugs claiming to…
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South Carolina Association of Veterinarians – November 14-17, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV) held its annual meeting from November 14-17, 2024, in Greenville. The SCAV presented awards and…
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How do new veterinary graduates really feel about their student debt?
In 2021, the AVMA and the VIN Foundation collaborated on a study to investigate the financial challenges faced by new graduate veterinarians,…
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FDA: Adverse events in dogs reported with monoclonal antibody drug
Veterinarians and pet owners are reporting adverse events associated with the use of Librela, a drug made by Zoetis to manage osteoarthritis pain in…
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Veterinary Sector Spotlight: Veterinary pathology
Dr. Heidi Pecoraro talks about her position as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North…
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Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
The ongoing epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) has sparked concerns among health…
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Board chair addresses Colorado ballot initiative, highlights emerging technology task force
Dr. Robert Knapp, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talked with AVMA News about everything from a recent labor market study by Brakke Consulting…
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Psychologists offer strategies for de-escalating violence in the veterinary clinic
Workplace violence is a pervasive problem affecting millions of Americans annually, especially those working in health care settings. A trio of…
Avian influenza A (H5N1) in cats
Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus,…
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Officer election changes, dues increase among proposals going before HOD
The AVMA Board of Directors has referred newly proposed or revised policies, revised rules for office election campaigns, and a request for a dues…
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Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response
U.S. veterinarians along the U.S.-Mexico border are being encouraged to look for signs of possible New World screwworm infestation in their patients…
American Veterinary Medical Association partners with YM Careers to enhance job board services
The AVMA is pleased to announce a new partnership with YM Careers, a leading job board platform, to provide its members with an enhanced career center…
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Introducing the reinvigorated AVMA Career Center
Formerly the Veterinary Career Center, the new AVMA Career Center has launched to meet the profession’s evolving career needs. Explore the modernized…
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Veterinary technician licensing about to get faster
Several Veterinary Technician National Exam policy changes by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, which manages the application and…
AVMA: Santa’s reindeer pass annual veterinary exam, cleared for flight
Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of…
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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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Massachusetts VMA – November 3, 2024
The Massachusetts VMA (MVMA) held a celebration to honor the recipients of its Distinguished Service and Merit awards on November 3 in Northampton.
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Chart of the month: Long-term trends in pet populations
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been talk about how pet populations are rapidly growing and the impact this will have on future…
2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest winners announced
The Fall 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place recently at the University of…
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Covetrus settles for $1.1M over alleged opioid regulation failures
Covetrus' North American subsidiary has reached a settlement with the Drug Enforcement Agency to regarding alleged violations of the Controlled…