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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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In Memory – January 2, 2025
Veterinarian obituaries in the "In Memory" section of the Journal of the AVMA, January 2, 2025
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Schlanser takes command of Army Veterinary Corps
Col. Justin R. Schlanser is the new head of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, which cares for the military’s working animals and ensures a safe food…
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Celebrate a milestone: $1 million in charitable care
Together, the veterinary community has provided charitable care to more than 1,000 needy pets through the AVMF’s REACH program. Meet Brooklyn, the…
2024 summer HOD proceedings
View the official proceedings from the 2024 summer meeting of the AVMA House of Delegates.
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In Memory – September 26, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, September 26, 2024
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Scholarship opportunities for students available through AVMF
The application period opens September 1 for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (AVMF) veterinary student scholarship program and grant…
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Veterinarian chosen to lead military hospital
Col. Stephanie Mont was recently named the next commander of Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
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In Memory – August 1, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 1, 2024
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In Memory – July 4, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, July 4, 2024
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House passes updated ethics document, new transport policy
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) on Friday voted to approve revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (PVME) and a policy on the…
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Facility dogs provide mental, physical health benefits to humans
Dr. Todd T. French, a Department of Defense advisor, says using the human-animal bond to promote wellbeing during stressful events is an overlooked…
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Carter
The AVMA is presenting the AVMA Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Craig Carter today during the keynote for AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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AVMA FDP Lifetime Achievement award, President’s Awards recipients honored
Four award winners will be recognized at events today during AVMA Convention 2024 in Austin, Texas. This morning, during the AVMA House of Delegates…
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Delegates to vote on policies on humane transport, veterinary ethics
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will vote on accepting revised versions of a policy on the humane transport of livestock and the Principles of…
Dr. Craig N. Carter named recipient of 2024 AVMA Meritorious Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Craig N. Carter, professor of epidemiology at the University of Kentucky, as the…
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In Memory – February 15, 2024
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, February 15, 2024
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Maccabe to step down from AAVMC after 12 years as CEO
The AAVMC announced January 14 that Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe would leave his position as its CEO by the end of June. He previously served as associate…
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AVMF application deadlines approach for veteran, other scholarships
An anonymous donation is allowing the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to increase the AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans awards from…
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AVMA recognizes importance of public practice veterinarians
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) introduced the resolution “New Policy on Recruiting and Retaining Public Practice…
Dr. Gary Vroegindewey named recipient of 2023 AVMA Public Service Award
The AVMA today honored Dr. Gary Vroegindewey, director of the One Health Program at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, as the…
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AVMA leaders to discuss environmental sustainability, spectrum of care
Meeting this July in Denver, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will consider new and revised policy proposals dealing with wolf hybrids, tail docking,…
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In Memory – June 22, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 22, 2023.
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In Memory – June 8, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 8, 2023
Dr. Sheilah Robertson named winner of 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
In recognition of her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, service, advocacy and leadership within the…