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Enhancing collaboration with our overseas veterinary partners
International relationships give the AVMA an even stronger voice as we advocate in the United States and around the world for the importance of…
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Pet ferret in Florida develops SARS-CoV-2 infection
A pet ferret in Florida developed an infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in September, becoming the first of its species with a known natural…
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SAVMA stays focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Student AVMA House of Delegates and SAVMA Chapter Presidents hybrid meetings occurred July 31-Aug. 1. This was the first time student leaders had…
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Help prevent suicide in veterinary medicine
Protecting the wellbeing of ourselves and our colleagues is a priority for veterinary professionals year-round, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month…
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A day in the life of an emergency veterinary clinic
JAVMA News shadowed veterinarians and other staff members at Iowa Veterinary Specialties in Des Moines, Iowa, to get a feel for how they’re getting by…
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AVMA Award presented to Gregory S. Hammer
Dr. Gregory S. Hammer, a Delaware-based small animal practitioner and 2007-08 AVMA president, received The AVMA Award for contributions to the…
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Delegates discuss how to communicate value of AVMA
The AVMA House of Delegates passed a resolution recommending that the House Advisory Committee form a working group to explore and define delegates’…
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Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis?
AVMA staff analyze trends in patient volumes, clinic and hospital incomes, and staffing in those businesses.
Schedule: Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
View the full schedule for the AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.
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Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program moves apace
Nearly three dozen competencies will be necessary for certification in the AVMA’s veterinary first responder program, which ensures veterinarians are…
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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…
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
III. CVTEA conflict of interest policy - Last update to this section: August 2022
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Campus tours
Two veterinary colleges in the process of receiving accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education are working to build competency-based curricula and…
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Cybersecurity for your practice
With preparation and prevention, veterinary practices can safeguard client and patient data and have a plan in place to respond quickly when bad…
Social media and cyberbullying: A reputation management series
This library of videos from the AVMA and AVMA Trust can help you combat cyberbullies and protect your online reputation.
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CDC temporarily suspends dog import from nations at high rabies risk
The announcement is an effort to ensure the health and safety of dogs imported into the U.S. and to protect public health. The temporary suspension…
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Thinking of a career transition? Assess yourself first
Veterinarians change jobs for myriad reasons, but they often do so without doing a self-assessment first. One expert says the focus should be not on…
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HOD to decide historic AVMA election
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller share why they think they are the most qualified candidate in this year’s race for AVMA president-elect.
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AVMA lobbies Congress, virtually
The AVMA hosted its annual legislative fly-in April 21, bringing veterinary students and veterinarians together virtually with their members of…
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Veterinarian named in settlement over human knee surgeries
The University of Missouri reportedly agreed to pay $16.2 million to settle several lawsuits earlier this year over a knee surgery procedure developed…
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Detection dogs identify COVID-19 infections
Results of a recent study suggest people with COVID-19 produce a scent that is identifiable by trained detection dogs.
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Bartonellosis: A zoonosis hidden in plain sight
Veterinarians are susceptible to many zoonoses, with bartonellosis being a prime example—particularly cat scratch fever caused by Bartonella henselae,…
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Veterinarians’ smartphones, tablets contaminated with staphylococci
Most of the staphylococci found on these devices were likely of human origin, suggesting contamination was more likely originating from staff members…