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Idea of midlevel practitioner rejected in favor of better support, engagement of credentialed veterinary technicians
Many members of the AVMA House of Delegates who spoke at the HOD’s Veterinary Information Forum and during an HOD committee meeting said that…
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Turn to AVMA and others for resources to improve workplace culture
Veterinary practices looking to improve their workplace culture need look no further than the AVMA and other organizations, which offer a wealth of…
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Intercultural competency is a journey, not a destination
Latonia Craig, EdD, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at the AVMA, presented the session “Making Your Mark: Intercultural Competency…
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List of Black diplomates sparks discussion, action
Dr. Coretta Patterson has started to compile a list of Black diplomates of veterinary specialty colleges, including from the American College of…
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Congressional offices consider making xylazine a controlled substance
With illicit xylazine increasingly showing up in street drugs that pose grave risks to human users, government policymakers are discussing making it a…
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Bovine castration
Cattle castration is important to animal and human safety, reduces aggressive behavior, and improves meat quality. The veterinarian of record should…
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WVC features AVMA sessions, research results
The AVMA offered sessions at the 2023 WVC Annual Conference as part of a year-old partnership with Viticus Group, the organization that hosts WVC.…
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Veterinarian-jockey breaks the mold on and off the racetrack
Dr. Ferrin Peterson has always wanted to ride the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby, and she has never been closer than now to achieving her dream.…
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Anti-doping program goes in effect for horse racing
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) officially launched March 27. Under the ADMC…
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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation
Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…
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How a supportive workplace improves team retention
Has your organization considered the connection between workplace culture and employee retention? A new learning module released this month by Journey…
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Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Q&A: Goldman wants to help veterinarians rediscover their passion for the profession
Dr. Arnold Goldman is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will fill…
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Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
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Finding and hiring the best job candidate
Interested in recruitment that will help your organization find the best possible job candidate, giving all applicants equal opportunity? A new…
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From industry to charity, the lasting legacy of Dr. Mark Morris Sr. on small animal medicine
Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) are celebrating their 75th anniversary and the enduring legacy of their shared founder,…
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Straight talk about veterinary workforce issues
As AVMA President, Dr. Lori Teller delivered a presentation and participated in a panel on July 13 on the topics of the veterinary workforce, proposed…
Dr. Lori Teller announces 2023 AVMA President’s Award winners
In one of her final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Lori Teller presented AVMA President’s Awards to…
Dr. Phillip Nelson named recipient of 2023 AVMA Meritorious Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Phillip Nelson, professor of immunology and former dean at Western University…
AVMA elects new volunteer leaders for 2023-2024 term
Dr. Rena Carlson of Idaho is the AVMA's new president for the 2023-2024 Association year. Dr. Sandra Faeh of Illinois is the president-elect.
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AVMA President Carlson touches on power of belonging
As part of her address to the AVMA House of Delegates on July 14, 2023-24 AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson encouraged her colleagues to think about the…
Veterinarians donate artwork to raise funds for The Street Dog Coalition during the AVMA convention; Proceeds matched by Hill's Pet Nutrition
During the American Veterinary Medical Association's recent annual Convention, veterinarians donated personal artwork through the VETartNow initiative…
Jim Weisman, DVM
Dr. Jim Weisman is a 1997 Purdue University graduate, is a small animal veterinarian and Purdue University faculty member and administrator.
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Phillip Nelson
This year’s AVMA Meritorious Service Award recipient is Dr. Phillip D. Nelson. He stepped down in September 2022 as dean of Western University of…