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COVID-19: New guidance on PPE, mobile practice issues, more
New materials on our COVID-19 webpage include guidelines for conserving PPE, advice for mobile and house call veterinarians, wellbeing tips, and…
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Grants available to support rural veterinary practice
Applications are due April 16, 2021, for a federal grant program that provides funds to support rural veterinary services and relieve veterinarian…
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Minimizing COVID-19 exposure: Social distancing in practice
A new case management flow chart provides practical guidance to manage clinical cases while implementing social distancing to minimize COVID-19…
AVMA news
HOD discusses constraints of providing emergency care, updates to model practice act
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed the responsibility to provide emergency care as well as needed updates to the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice…
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Young veterinarians bring unique perspective to ownership
Recent graduates who become practice owners could bring innovative ideas to a changing industry.
AVMA news
The shifting landscape of noncompete agreements
For veterinarians who are employees, noncompete agreements can make it impossible to leave a practice and continue to work as a veterinarian without…
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Companion animal spay-neuter programs
Every animal, regardless of its ownership, should receive quality veterinary and surgical care.
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case studies: Veterinary telemedicine
Explore case studies to see how other veterinarians are using modern technology to improve patient care and meet business challenges.
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New on demand: CE webinars help you hone clinical skills
Are you looking to brush up on technical skills that you can implement in the practice right away? Watch 10 of the most popular sessions from AVMA…
Veterinary telehealth: The basics
Understand key definitions and get answers to frequently asked questions about veterinary telemedicine.
JAVMA news
Tips on hiring, technology for equine vets
Technology, telehealth, and building a team were the focus of sessions at the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ annual convention, Dec.…
JAVMA news
New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
JAVMA news
AAVSB releases standards to assess international veterinary technicians, nurses
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards announced development of the PAVE for Veterinary Technicians certificate program, designed to…
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Funding available for rural veterinary practitioners and programs
Two federal programs that provide money to combat rural veterinary shortages are accepting applications for new participants.
AVMA news
Federal grant program accepting applications
The Veterinary Services Grant Program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, is now accepting…
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Solving today’s workforce challenges to ensure a bright future
Veterinary workforce issues didn’t start with the pandemic, but COVID’s disruption added to them, and the resulting burdens have put unnecessary…
JAVMA news
USDA awards $3M in 2020 to support rural veterinary services
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in September that it had awarded nearly $3 million…
JAVMA news
Veterinary clinics adapt to new normal
Most jurisdictions recognize veterinary practices as essential and are allowing them to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, but…
JAVMA news
USDA awards $2.9M in 2019 to support rural veterinary services
The Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced in December 2019 that it had awarded 16 grants totaling $2.9…
JAVMA news
More than a veterinarian
JAVMA News spoke with several veterinarians who have side hustles about the work they do outside of clinical practice and how doing this works helps…
JAVMA news
Fish medicine gaining veterinarians, who hope for specialty recognition
A growing corps of veterinarians is working in fish medicine, and two veterinary organizations are working to create a board specialty in fish…
JAVMA news
AAVSB launches program for veterinary technicians
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards launched Veterinary Care Elite earlier this year. The program stores all qualifications and…
Advocating for rural veterinary care
AVMA is a leading supporter of federal legislation and policies to improve rural America's access to livestock and public health veterinarians by…