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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
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Divided by debt
Income inequality in the U.S. continues to increase and is, in some ways, dividing Americans.
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Looking inward to find balance
Ten-month-old Eva Wise attempted to chew on crayons as her mom, Dr. Amity Wise, tried to listen to a session discussing work-life balance.
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New tax law: What it means for veterinary hospitals
Analysts say the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act benefits businesses more than individuals.
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Avoiding the slippery slope of unethical behavior
The American Association of Equine Practitioners addressed the topic of ethics head-on at its annual convention this past December in Orlando, FL.
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Veterinarians Incorporated
Corporations have been acquiring veterinary practices for decades, and yet, an estimated 85 to 95 percent of U.S. veterinary hospitals remain…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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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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Back to Basics
Veterinarians today are able to provide better and more advanced medical care for pets than ever before, but the cost of that care makes it out of…
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Pulling together to lower the debt-to-income ratio
The Economics of Veterinary Medical Education Summit was held April 20-22 at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, co-hosted by…
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Cyberbullying in veterinary medicine
About one in five veterinarians has been a victim or works with someone who has been a victim of cyberbullying in the workplace
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Who's buying? Who's selling?
Veterinary business advisers say the market for veterinary practices has undergone some profound changes in the past few decades.
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Report sheds new light on veterinary employment
The latest AVMA veterinary economic report showed strong associations between homeownership, board certification, and the first postgraduate job
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Fighting the cyberbully
Cyberbullying, also known as cyberharassment, is the use of online resources to harass through personal attacks.
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Legislation presses limits of animal status in New York
Legislation before the New York State Legislature would establish the right to sue for the wrongful death or injury of a
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Legislation At A Glance
The AVMA is supporting passage of the Hire Now Tax Act (S. 2983)—legislation that would exempt for-profit and nonprofit
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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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Rabies liability: Is your practice protected?
On World Rabies Day, September 28, join AVMA Axon and the AVMA Trust for a live webinar outlining how to ensure your veterinary practice is legally…
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Suicide trend in the profession stretches back decades
Although the past few years have seen greater awareness of mental health issues and the incidence of suicide within the U.S. veterinary profession,…