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Schaffer honored with Bustad Award
Schaffer honored with Bustad Award Dr. Caroline Schaffer with Jettabelle The AVMA, Delta Society, and…
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San Antonio proves popular site for AAEP convention
San Antonio proves popular site for AAEP convention
How to be a leader in your community
Serving the public in some way can be a great way to give back to your community. Not only is this an honorable thing to do for your community, it's a…
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NAVC grows its brand
The North American Veterinary Community hosted its annual conference Jan. 18-22 in Orlando, Fla. The NAVC debuted Vetfolio there.
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Expanding, adapting cattle practice
An acting instructor told cattle veterinarians to show energy and passion in their business conversations with clients and colleagues.
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Moral stress the top trigger in veterinarians’ compassion fatigue
Handling ethical dilemmas is the most common cause of poor wellness in veterinary medicine, in the opinion of psychotherapist and compassion fatigue…
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Students taking wellness seriously
Every year, the Student AVMA Symposium draws hundreds of veterinary students and offers copious lectures and wet labs along with
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Technician shortage may be a problem of turnover instead
Low pay, and compassion fatigue and burnout, as well as lack of recognition and career advancement, remain ongoing concerns in the veterinary…
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Leading lady
Dr. Janet Donlin is no stranger at AVMA headquarters, as she worked at the Association in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
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Webinar explores how to transition to corporate medicine
The AVMA Veterinary Career Center is offering a webinar to interested practitioners to detail what types of jobs are available in industry, what…
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Keynote speaker Shahid talks about advocating for yourself
Well-behaved women seldom make history, Shiza Shahid reminded the audience during her keynote address at AVMA Convention 2018, held July 13-17 in…
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AVMA Convention had plenty to offer, from beginning to end
AVMA Convention 2018 had a diversity and inclusion jam session; demonstrations on telehealth, augmented and virtual reality, and 3D printing; and even…
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Stay essential by protecting selves, others
Jen Brandt, PhD, said being essential to clients can be exhilarating and draining.
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Debilitating accident doesn't deter veterinary student
Nearly a decade ago, Dr. Mary Beth Davis was told she would never walk again and that her dream of being a veterinarian was over.
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The veterinary vocational variation
Most veterinarians go into private clinical practice after veterinary school, and they stick with that path for their entire careers.
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VLC scholarship winners will take leadership to the next level
Congratulations to the 10 rising leaders awarded scholarships to attend AVMA’s annual Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) next month.
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Culture shift needed to enhance veterinary well-being
Summit explores individual, group efforts to achieve this shift, as well as suicide prevention
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VMX features second well-being study
Merck Animal Health released the results of the second Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study during the 2020 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.…
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Convention keynote speakers share their secrets to success
The AVMA Virtual Convention 2020, being held Aug. 20-22, will feature two keynote speakers who are both prominent thought leaders: Patrice C.…
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Convention events bring people together from the comfort of home
Attendees might not be traveling to get to the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get up and move. In addition to the…
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Putting yourself first can help you, others professionally
Speakers at the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 pushed attendees to consider their mental and emotional health to be as important as their physical…
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Veterinary organizations take diversity- and equity-related action
Several veterinary organizations and associations have released statements in recent months in support of the Black Lives Matter movement; a few…
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Members named to veterinary DEI commission
AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the members of the newly formed Commission for a Diverse,…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…