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Speaker: Men must be deliberate about promoting gender equality
Dr. Douglas G. Aspros takes the lack of female leadership in veterinary medicine personally.
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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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Practice of soring
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position on the practice of soring.
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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…
AVMA news
Moving veterinary medicine beyond the status quo
Retention is the new recruitment, said Josh Vaisman, co-founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting. He discussed in a presentation at the AVMA…
AVMA news
WSAVA publishes global guidelines for professional wellness
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has developed new global guidelines for professional wellness which provide an overview of the factors…
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AAHA Connexity takes on topics that keep veterinarians up at night
The American Animal Hospital Association took a radically new approach to its annual conference this year,
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USDA scientist honored for disease control work
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians honored a research microbiologist for his work to guard animals against foreign disease.
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AAHA to foster well-being through workplace culture
The American Animal Hospital Association has launched the Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative to address mental health issues in the veterinary…
AVMA news
Journey for Teams to help veterinary workplaces incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion
The new Journey for Teams program is under development by the AVMA and the Veterinary Medical Association Executives. Announced at AVMA Convention…
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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to paying veterinarians
JAVMA News talked with a few veterinarians about the pros and cons of existing pay and benefit structures. Some say it’s time for new structures that…
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100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing
Veterinary health and wellbeing are top of mind for veterinarians across the profession, including at the AVMA. As you and your veterinary team…
AVMA news
Eliminating in-person VCPR requirement for telemedicine, proposed midlevel position discussed at information forum
Two proposals for change in the veterinary profession—the idea of a midlevel position (MLP) that would overlap the roles of the veterinarian and…
Economics & Practice Management Resources
Resource links to help veterinarians improve the economic health and viability of their businesses.
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Tips for making diversity, equity, inclusion a reality in your practice
Dr. Laura Pletz, president of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative, gave the virtual presentation “DEI as Standard Operating…
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Virtual fly-in connects 200+ veterinary advocates with Congress
AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in brought 211 veterinary students and veterinarians together online with members of Congress to advocate for veterinary…
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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…
JAVMA news
Congressmen call for public health coordination amid coronavirus outbreak
As coronavirus infections spread, veterinarians in Congress stress that the outbreak shows the need for coordinated health planning among federal…
JAVMA news
Taking responsibility for well-being in the workplace
Wellness and well-being do not mean the same thing
JAVMA news
Online business training courses created for practitioners
Veterinarians can strengthen their business knowledge and skills, thanks to a new Internet-based program.
AVMA news
Compassion as a catalyst for change
Keynote speaker Richard Boyatzis, PhD, spoke at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference on January 5 in Chicago. His presentation, “The Science of…
JAVMA news
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
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Audit outlines Horse Protection Program deficiencies
Current practices by the Department of Agriculture to ensure the humane treatment of horses exhibited at shows or being transported to slaughterhouses…
AVMA news
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…