Veterinary Leadership Conference Planning Committee
The Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) Planning Committee guides and selects content for the conference focused on leadership development.
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Chicago responds to canine influenza
Both dogs were among the victims of an outbreak of canine influenza ongoing as of late April in the Chicago area.
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Externships and stipends available through AVMA
Deadline to apply: Jan. 19 Veterinary students have until Jan. 19 to apply for two unique externship programs available through the AVMA. Each year,…
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From burnout to team-building: Inventive education for veterinary leaders
How do you reignite your passion for work and recapture the fun in your life when you’re feeling depleted and burned out? Jessica Rector, best-selling…
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Asked and Answered: Online CE from your trusted source
When we talk with our members, you consistently tell us how much you love AVMA-provided CE. Our instructors and curricula are second to none, and our…
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June webinars: Live and on-demand education for you
Expert insight and free CE Lifelong learning keeps veterinarians up to date on the latest developments in veterinary medicine, and helps you thrive…
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Student debt, globalization highlight AVMA House of Delegates meeting
[caption id="attachment_18034" align="aligncenter" width="584"] The Veterinary Information Forum is an open discussion in which House of Delegates…
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Webinars offer training on cannabis and leadership development
Online learning is one of many tools the AVMA provides to keep AVMA members and other veterinary professionals up to date on pressing clinical issues…
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Hurt at work
People working in the veterinary services profession were the second most likely to have nonfatal work-related injuries in 2016, behind nursing and…
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Scholarships help you attend VLC
Are you just getting started in veterinary leadership? Are you a veterinarian from a group or practice type that’s underrepresented in veterinary…
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Search nearly 900 education sessions at AVMA Convention
If you’re counting down the days until summer and wondering how you can pack world-class CE into a fun getaway, we’ve got three words for you: AVMA…
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Introducing AVMA Axon: Next-generation digital education
Regular readers of this blog might have noticed a couple of weeks ago that we told you we had an exciting announcement coming regarding continuing…
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June webinars: Cannabis use and the state of the equine profession
Cannabis is becoming increasingly available for human recreational and medical use. Should veterinary practices monitor staff use of marijuana and…
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Kudos to AVMA Excellence Awards winners
Congratulations to eight veterinarians and advocates for veterinary medicine who earned recognition during the AVMA Convention for their…
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African, US veterinarians have meeting of minds
Twinning program brings small animal veterinarians together for shared learning
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New year, new goals
If career advancement is a top priority for you in 2020, the AVMA has you covered. Take advantage of the wide range of tools and resources available…
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Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2020
Join thousands of your colleagues and peers in San Diego, July 31-August 4 for a long weekend of veterinary inspiration, education, and relaxation.
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Minimizing COVID-19 exposure: Social distancing in practice
A new case management flow chart provides practical guidance to manage clinical cases while implementing social distancing to minimize COVID-19…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Newest COVID-19 webinar addresses grief
A growing library of free webinars on AVMA Axon supports all veterinary professionals in addressing the “new normal.”
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Veterinarians pledge ventilators, supplies to human medicine
Veterinarians pledged hundreds of ventilators for human use as a surge of COVID-19 cases in some areas have led to shortages as the coronavirus…
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Penn Vet offers certificate in animal welfare
The program launched last October. It combines self-directed online activities and in-person sessions to educate participants on animal welfare and…
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Human-to-animal COVID-19 spread not common
Positive test results for the COVID-19 virus in a small number of animals have drawn a large amount of attention. Still, current evidence indicates…
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Research delayed, rodent populations reduced during pandemic
Universities delayed new studies this spring to reduce contact among people, including researchers and animal caregivers. Those delays often involved…
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Some states temporarily modify CE requirements as social distancing continues
Several states have modified their continuing education requirements in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, there could be the potential for…