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AVMA releases report on veterinary markets
The AVMA has released the 2017 AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets, the first of four economic reports in the 2017 AVMA Economic Report Series.
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Dog monitor taken off the market
A wearable electronic device intended for use on dogs is no longer available, as enrollment in its veterinary monitoring program was slower
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Company takes canine cancer drug off market to study dosing
Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB has taken a canine cancer drug, Paccal Vet, or paclitaxel for injection, off the market to study lowering the
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Decline in real veterinary incomes continues despite strong job market
Real mean income, that is, income adjusted for inflation, for private practice veterinarians has declined since 2010, in part as a result of changes…
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Association seeks more practices for program on profitability
The AVMA is seeking one practice owner or senior associate and one practice manager from each of 50 clinics to participate in a program dedicated to…
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Report: Veterinary profession still sees maldistribution problems
The market for veterinary labor continued to gain ground in 2016 and nationally is hitting on all cylinders,
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New veterinarians: Where are they from, and where did they find work?
The 2017 AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets, being released this spring, notes that the amount of tightening observed in the veterinary job market…
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Students limited in ability to control educational debt
Tuition at U.S. veterinary colleges has increased substantially over the past two decades, at some colleges by as much as 300%, according to the 2017…
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Dicks to retire from AVMA economics division
After five years as the AVMA’s chief economist, Michael R. Dicks, PhD, is stepping down.
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Assessing pet supplements
A third of all U.S. households with dogs use supplements, as do about a fifth of households with cats, according to a report on pet supplements from…
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Practitioners need a break: When more veterinarians want to work less
In 2016, most veterinarians were content with the number of hours they worked on a weekly basis, reports the 2017 AVMA Report on the Market for…
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Practices busier than ever, except for one time of year
The Report on the Market for Veterinary Services, the fourth and final of the AVMA’s 2016 Economic Reports series, has information on practices’…
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Study suggests pets grieve
Owners reported dogs and cats in homes where a pet had recently died demanded more attention from owners and sought out the deceased pet’s favorite…
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A honey of a design
The Oct. 15, 2016, JAVMA News story “Federal directive brings veterinarians and beekeepers together” has won the silver Excel Award in magazine…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2015
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2015.
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VIN Foundation launches Student Debt Center
The VIN Foundation announced Feb. 7 the launch of its Student Debt Center, a resource for all things related to educational debt, in particular,…
AVMA membership data 2015
Market research data: View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2015.
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Salaries, debt increase slightly for new graduates
Starting salaries for new veterinary college graduates continue to increase overall, but so does educational debt.
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FDA fighting fraudulent cancer treatments
Fourteen companies are accused of making fraudulent claims their creams, supplements, teas, or oils could help treat or prevent
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MacKenzie and Cary join AVMA staff
Scott MacKenzie and Dr. Mia Cary joined the AVMA in October as division director of Membership and Field Services and chief of professional…
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Supplement companies made changes after facing crackdown
The availability of glucosamine for animals seemed to be in question 15 years ago.
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Safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) food
The AVMA believes mandatory labeling of GMOs and GE foods or food products is not necessary.
Steps to implement telemedicine services in your practice
Telemedicine can improve patient triage and clinical outcomes, and benefit patients, animal owners and the veterinary practice. Follow these steps to…
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Lecturers say practice ownership possible for recent graduates
Lecturers at a meeting of cattle veterinarians said recent graduates from veterinary school can own their own practices, and
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AVMA sponsors organizations, political action
In November, AVMA leaders voted to give the American Veterinary Medical Foundation up to $350,000 for operational expenses.