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Students press for personal finance education
T. Will O’Neill says if he had known what he was getting into, he would not have gone to veterinary college.
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New subcommittee to look at mentoring model
The Executive Board approved a joint recommendation to establish a subcommittee that will develop a model mentoring program.
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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium reported at veterinary facilities in 1999
Veterinary health care team
Every veterinary hospital staff consists of a team of caring individuals.
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AVMA Life offers ‘Veterinarian Inspired Coverage’
AVMA Life is the new name of the Trust that has provided life insurance, disability insurance, and other coverage for veterinarians, by veterinarians,…
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2002 educational pet calendar in the works
2002 educational pet calendar in the works The AVMA will work with Outback Communications
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Debt summit moving into action phase
Earlier this year, the Economics of Veterinary Medical Education Summit, or Fix the Debt summit, was held to bring together stakeholders to develop…
Socialization of dogs and cats
Socialization prepares dogs and cats to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.
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Fighting a market failure
Debt among veterinary college graduates is rising at a faster pace than salaries, and the current 2:1 ratio of educational debt to
Getting started on social media
Although it can seem daunting, it’s really fairly simple to get your veterinary clinic set up on most social media networks.
Selecting a pet bird
A pet bird can make a wonderful addition to households, especially if there is limited space or family members are allergic to other animals.
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McClellan receives Meritorious Service Award
The AVMA has presented the AVMA Meritorious Service Award to Dr. Roger O. McClellan, an international authority in comparative medicine, aerosol…
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Action items from the Economics of Veterinary Medical Education Summit
Four groups of stakeholders attended the summit: veterinary students and recent graduates, representatives from veterinary colleges, employers of…
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Recent graduates probe mentoring, leadership issues
Fifty-two recent graduates representing organizations in the AVMA House of Delegates collected their thoughts about mentoring and leadership issues
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USDA proposes new rule to crack down on soring
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced proposed changes July 26 to strengthen
Set rules to help manage social media
Social media rules and policies can help prevent conflict and crises, and allow you to step in to mitigate any messy situations that might arise.
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Students defining financial literacy
Improving financial literacy education for veterinary students has emerged as a topic of importance at veterinary colleges.
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Standards can bring leading edge closer to home
Standards can bring leading edge closer to home A feedlot veterinarian in Colorado receives herd-specific health
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Practices should take precautions to protect pregnant workers
AVMA PLIT Practices should take precautions to protect pregnant workers
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Emotional support animals
The AVMA encourages housing providers covered by the Fair Housing Act or similar laws to ensure they understand and are fully compliant with their…
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AVMA Board elects Donlin as new CEO
Dr. Janet Donlin returns to the AVMA in September, this time in the Association’s top staff leadership spot
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Activists begin legal assault against industrial hog farming
Activists begin legal assault against industrial hog farming
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Building membership by showing benefits
Dr. Mark J. Thomas wants to build on his predecessors’ work in recruiting and retaining members of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.