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Veterinarians try to protect teams, maintain services during pandemic
Veterinarians and veterinary association leaders described difficulties in protecting veterinary teams and continuing to treat patients as the number…
Veterinary profit and loss calculator
This simple tool turns your P&L statement into a powerful source of insight to drive increased efficiency and innovation. It’s available exclusively…
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AVMA influences final rule on traveling with service animals
A final rule from the Department of Transportation defines a service animal as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the…
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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…
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FDA approves genetic alteration in pigs
Modification removes allergen, raising potential for medicine and meat production
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American Association of Equine Practitioners
66th Annual Convention, Dec. 1-18, 2020, held virtually
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Creating brighter futures for cats with chronic kidney disease
Diagnostics and treatments have improved for cats with chronic kidney disease over the past decade, and a new predictive diagnostic tool uses…
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Veterinary services included in Phase I-b of COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued more detailed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, indicating that…
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Delegates discuss dues, programs for recent graduates
Ten state VMAs submitted the resolution recommending the expansion of reduced dues for deliberation during the regular winter session of the HOD in…
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Developing your career in a way that supports you
Dr. Melanie Bowden spoke at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held virtually Jan. 7-9, on “Developing An Amazing Veterinary Career: A New Way…
Continuing education (CE)
Continuing education is critical for the whole veterinary team. AVMA CE offerings include both digital and in-person learning.
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Veterinary medicine and COVID-19: ‘A lot of lessons here’
SARS-CoV-2 isn’t the first coronavirus pandemic veterinarians have faced. They dealt with a coronavirus outbreak that killed millions of pigs from…
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CDC recommends veterinarians be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines
As rollout continues, APHIS deploys veterinarians to help with the vaccination effort, some states consider having private practitioners help…
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COVID-19 a year later: How the veterinary profession adapted
In this issue, JAVMA News seeks to tell stories of the hard work of veterinary clinicians and researchers, clinic staff members, and students who have…
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Veterinarians as COVID-19 vaccinators: What you need to know
The federal government's plans to expand the pool of qualified personnel eligible to administer vaccines will include veterinarians and veterinary…
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Benchmark your veterinary practice's financials against competitors
The new veterinary profit and loss (P&L) calculator—available exclusively to AVMA members—empowers practice owners to create a personalized profit and…
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World Veterinary Day 2021 focuses on veterinarian response to the COVID-19 crisis
The theme of World Veterinary Day 2021, which falls on April 24, is “Veterinarian response to the COVID-19 crisis.”
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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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American Association of Swine Veterinarians
52nd annual meeting, held virtually, Feb. 27-March 2
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Veterinarians help with COVID-19 vaccine delivery
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has deployed federal veterinarians to help with the COVID-19 vaccine delivery effort. Several states have begun to…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium, held virtually, March 3-5
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Registration is open! Secure your spot at AVMA Virtual Convention 2021
Join us for four days of inspiration, conversation, and education taught by the best and brightest in veterinary medicine. AVMA Virtual Convention…