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Treatment advances reported at equine meeting
Treatment advances reported at equine meeting Keeping current on new medical and practice information was paramount…
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A close call for the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center
Secretary Small also proposed to eliminate Smithsonian Productions and the Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education
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Visit the AVMA Veterinary Career Center
The AVMA has been a vehicle for matching members and employers for years.
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Veterinary profession deserves bigger role in interdisciplinary health care
Posted on September 1, 2002 "Between animal and human health there is no dividing line, nor should there be," said Dr. Charles…
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FDA biosecurity record-keeping rule becomes effective; meetings planned
A new Food and Drug Administration regulation requires the establishment and maintenance of records by persons in the United
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Veterinarian leaves director job in FDA food safety center
A veterinarian who led two centers of the Food and Drug Administration in the past 16 years has temporarily left the agency for an academic post.
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Mexican school joins an elite group
The National Autonomous University of Mexico School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry has quietly gone about its business for the past 158…
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Lawmakers send 1099 repeal to the president
Republican and Democratic senators passed H.R. 4 in April, repealing an unpopular tax-reporting provision of the health care law.
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Feline-friendly medicine
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is increasing its efforts to promote the concept of cat-friendly practices while increasing its…
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Cat Friendly Practice Program takes off
Hundreds of veterinary practices are participating in the new Cat Friendly Practice Program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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AAHA president sees uncertainty for profession
Dr. Kate Knutson is passionate about veterinary medicine, but she thinks the profession is at a tipping point economically
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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Navigating a sea of technology
With so many websites, apps, and software options available for veterinarians these days, it can be hard to know which
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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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Is the message getting through?
The veterinary community overall is placing more of an emphasis on preventive care for pets, according to a new white paper from Partners for Healthy…
Social media for National Pet Week
National Pet Week® offers an opportunity for veterinarians to promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives with the help of AVMA…
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NAVC launches innovation council, industry services
The North American Veterinary Community has established the Veterinary Innovation Council, an association that will focus on initiatives such as…
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Association executives announce changes
The American Society of Veterinary Medical Association Executives announced several changes that reflect the organization’s evolution.
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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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Study shows communication gaps between veterinarians and clients
An analysis of five years’ worth of survey data shows significant communications gaps between veterinary teams and their clients, according to…
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Pet owners don't recognize what happens during exam
A recent study by Partners for Healthy Pets found that many dog and cat owners fail to recognize what happens during their pet's physical examination…
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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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New Petco store offers personalized pet services
Petco has opened a new sort of store offering a suite of personalized pet services and products.
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Hill's products recalled for excess vitamin D
Hill's Pet Nutrition has recalled certain dog foods because they potentially contain excess vitamin D resulting from a supplier error.