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New phase of DEI learning: Earn CE while advancing diversity
Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession can now earn continuing education credit for the learning modules…
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Registration is open! Join us in Austin for AVMA Convention 2024
Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2024, happening June 21-25 in Austin, Texas. Save $100—plus get the best rates on hotel and travel—when you…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Inspiring our young people
One important way we can impact the future is to expose more students to the work we do, empowering them with knowledge about our profession and…
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New opportunity: Become an AVMA COE site visitor
Would you like to help advance the quality of veterinary medical education? The AVMA Council on Education® is preparing to train new college site…
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President’s Column: Building on our success and ensuring a bright future
AVMA's 2023-2024 president, Dr. Rena Carlson, embraces the honor, privilege—and responsibility—of her new position.
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World Veterinary Day celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
The AVMA is proud to join the World Veterinary Association in celebrating the 2023 theme of World Veterinary Day: promoting diversity, equity, and…
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President’s column: Advancing telehealth to enhance and expand patient care
Telehealth, used appropriately, can help make practicing veterinary medicine easier and more efficient. That's why the AVMA is a lead partner in the…
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Help shape the future of veterinary technology education
Are you interested in educational standards for veterinary technicians and open to a challenge? Apply to volunteer with the AVMA Committee on…
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Lead the way in 2023: Build skills and confidence at VLC
Register now for Veterinary Leadership Conference
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Pride in being a member of the family
Dr. Lori Teller is excited and looking forward to her year serving as AVMA president. Get to know her in her first-ever President’s Column.
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AVMA names first-ever chief DEI officer
Meet Latonia Craig, Ed.D., who will become AVMA's first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer in September.
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A tip of the hat to veterinary graduates and students
In a world that has presented its share of challenges and uncertainty of late, we can confidently say that the future of our profession is in good…
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Thank you to AVMA’s dedicated volunteers!
AVMA volunteers make the veterinary profession better and stronger every day. Please join us as we send a very heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of…
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Why I love the Veterinary Leadership Conference
Join AVMA President Dr. Jose' Arce and other colleagues January 6-9, 2022, at the Veterinary Leadership Conference. "Every time I attend VLC—and I’ve…
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New specialty college proposed: Veterinary medical education
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties is accepting public comment on a request to recognize a new American College of Veterinary Medical…
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2022 leadership conference welcomes a new era in veterinary medicine
Strong leadership is needed now more than ever. Hone your leadership skills and help develop the next generation of leaders at this year’s Veterinary…
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AVMF gifts support disaster relief, Tuskegee scholarships
Generous gifts from Hill's Pet Nutrition and individual donors are helping the AVMA's charitable foundation fund disaster relief in the aftermath of…
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Building on our successes to achieve an even brighter future
Hola and hello. I am honored and humbled to serve as your new AVMA president, and committed to continuing our great work in conjunction with our…
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Teller elected AVMA president-elect
Dr. Teller was welcomed to her new position Saturday during an AVMA Board of Directors meeting that followed the HOD’s hybrid meeting that allowed…
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Kudos! Veterinary researchers chosen to receive grants
Three veterinary researchers have been named recipients of research grants awarded by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation in partnership with…
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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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AVMA membership hits record 96,500
Read highlights from the AVMA Board’s recent November meeting.
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New commission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) are joining forces to drive change to make the veterinary profession more…
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Scholarships available for Veterinary Leadership Conference
The AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) 2021 will take place virtually Jan. 7-9, 2021, and you could attend at no cost! There are two…
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Help for those in the path of disasters
Wildfires are raging across the western United States, and hurricanes continue to threaten the Gulf Coast and southern states. The AVMF is responding…