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AAHA updates guidelines on pain management in dogs and cats
The new guidelines on pain management in dogs and cats from the American Animal Hospital Association include discussion of proactive and multimodal…
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Quick tips to protect and manage your online reputation
How can you make time for the work needed to protect yourself from online critics? AVMA's reputation management video library provides simple tips to…
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APHIS funds CWD control, management programs
More than two dozen states and Native American tribes received $9.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health…
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Bureau of Land Management report details factors in 146 wild horse deaths
A report released in July on the equine influenza outbreak this past spring at the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse Off-Range Corral at the…
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Survey results show rise in hospital employee pay
Survey results from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association indicate salaries rose for associate veterinarians and managers at veterinary…
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Client feedback can be a boon instead of a bane—yes, even complaints
An up-and-coming practice manager, a longtime practice consultant, and an AVMA economics expert discuss how practices can use surveys, social media,…
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Veterinarians practicing aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians in the U.S. care for animals and protect public health, diagnosing disease, performing surgery, evaluating and…
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Are you prepared if your reputation comes under attack?
When it comes to your clinic’s online presence, having a plan for how to handle a crisis is one of the best ways to safeguard your reputation. New…
Tips for veterinary employers
Learn how to post a job and manage applications, how to write a job listing that stands out, and how to make your workplace attractive to jobseekers.
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FDA conditionally approves first drug for acute onset of pancreatitis in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 15 that it has granted conditional approval of Panoquell-CA1, or fuzapladib sodium for injection, to…
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HOD discusses AVMA support of veterinary team members
The AVMA House of Delegates debated whether veterinary technicians, hospital managers, or others involved in veterinary medicine should be AVMA…
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Drug gains conditional approval to delay congestive heart failure in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration expanded authorized uses of pimobendan, which now can be administered to manage clinical signs of congestive heart…
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AVMA launches certificate program for first responders
Among initial courses approved for the new AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program are courses through the Federal Emergency Management…
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Worried about cyberbullying? Check out this video library
A series of 10 videos available exclusively to AVMA members helps you craft an effective program to combat cyberbullies and protect your reputation…
Cybersecurity for veterinary practices
With preparation and prevention, veterinary practices can safeguard client and patient data and have a plan in place to respond quickly when bad…
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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AAFP releases consensus statement on treatment of urolithiasis
A new consensus statement from the American Association of Feline Practitioners provides recommendations for the treatment of cystoliths in cats.
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Treasurer Goldman prepares to end his term, leaving behind a financially healthy Association
With his sixth and final year as AVMA treasurer coming to a close, Dr. Arnold Goldman spoke with AVMA News about the financial health of the…
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What are our colleagues learning about?
Here are the 10 most popular continuing education sessions presented at AVMA Convention 2022 in Philadelphia.
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The contribution of veterinarians to wildlife health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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American Animal Hospital Association – Sept. 14-17, 2022
The American Animal Hospital Association held its annual Connexity meeting from Sept. 14-17 in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAHA presented an award and…
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists - Jan. 15, 2022
Annual meeting, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2021, Indianapolis
Jennifer Quammen, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Quammen has been a veterinary leader for many years. She has worked as a veterinary technician, associate veterinarian, medical director,…
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Mars, Banfield, AVMA, others collaborate to improve communication between veterinary teams and clients
Veterinary teams are facing challenges and pressures and are increasingly finding themselves on the receiving end of client frustration. Mars…