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Veterinarian shortage or salaries not keeping up?
Economists also determine the optimal number of veterinary technicians per doctor
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Home delivery, autoship important offerings for veterinary clients
A recent survey from Brakke Consulting looked at consumer preferences and behaviors in pet medicine purchasing, customer satisfaction with different…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2020
The AVMA is celebrating “A Lifetime of Love” again for National Pet Week 2020, held this year from May 3-9.
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Raw pet diets: Pros, cons, and client communication
Registration is now open for both webinars in our two-part continuing education (CE) series on raw pet diets. Join us on AVMA Axon tomorrow –…
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California curbs deferred-interest credit for veterinary care
Later this year in California, providers of medical and veterinary care and their employees will be prohibited from arranging or establishing open-end…
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New videos explain and demystify pet dental health
How are you celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month? AVMA's toolkit is packed with practical resources that help you spread the word about the…
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Brakke study: Pet health product sales migrate to online sources
About 31% of pet owners are sourcing at least some of their pet health products online, according to a new study from Brakke Consulting Inc.
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New FDA guidance addresses medically important antimicrobials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to facilitate veterinary oversight of all animal antimicrobial drugs considered…
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United States Animal Health Association - April 2022
The United States Animal Health Association presented awards and seated new officials during its 125th annual meeting, held in person and virtually…
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.
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Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations
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Speakers share strategies to increase diversity
Speakers at the sixth annual Veterinary Diversity Symposium Aug. 2 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Atlanta touched on past and present situations in…
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Veterinary business program undergoes changes
The Veterinary Management Institute is getting an overhaul nearly 24 years after the program began.
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Volume of AABP voice amplified
After the KPMG LLP economic study was released in 1999, the AABP and AASP sent a letter to
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Veterinary podcast gets People’s Choice nomination
Earlier this year, “In Other News,” the podcast by veterinarian twins Jenifer and Jason Chatfield, was named a finalist in the 2020 People’s Choice…
Microchips and Check the Chip Day toolkit
Help make family reunions happen. Encourage microchipping and remind pet owners to keep chip registrations up to date with these easy-to-use…
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Help keep African swine fever out of the United States
African swine fever (ASF) has recently been reported in the Dominican Republic and Germany. The USDA also has announced new requirements for importing…
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Gene therapy may soon help treat mitral valve disease
Phibro Animal Health and Rejuvenate Bio are developing an expected gene therapy for canine mitral valve disease.
Human-Animal Bond Certification
The AVMA is founding educational partner for the Human-Animal Bond Certification Program for veterinarians and veterinary team members.
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Two new resources support equine veterinary practices
Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.
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Outgoing AASV director: Do something that matters
Early in his career, Dr. Tom Burkgren heard good advice: to strive for a point where he could work for fun and focus on his passions.
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How to build a veterinary college
If given the chance to create a veterinary college today from scratch, how would you design it?
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Walking the talk
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson is thankful for the mentorship she’s received over the years.
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Raising the bar in feline medicine
More than 1,500 practices are now involved in the Cat Friendly Practice program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.