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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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Interactive training teaches dos and don’ts of client communication
A new interactive training module on AVMA Axon® examines specific words and phrases veterinary professionals can use to improve communication with pet…
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Campus tours
Two veterinary colleges in the process of receiving accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education are working to build competency-based curricula and…
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AAHA narrows its focus to accredited hospitals
The American Animal Hospital Association is making changes to focus on what leaders see as the association’s foundation: the AAHA accreditation…
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Veterinarians defy Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dealt a blow to Texas, impacting small and large animals, urban and rural clinics.
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Talking cost with clients: Get the expanded ebook
Gain insight into the best way to talk with clients about cost of care—and address the questions they really want to have answered.
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Addressing human needs
Counseling of pet owners is one of several areas where the field of social work, which addresses human needs, increasingly is intersecting with the…
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AVMF to evaluate, tailor video series
AVMF to evaluate, tailor video series The "Veterinary ClientLink" program completed its first year of
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Model aims to increase access to veterinary care
AlignCare is a novel delivery model designed to promote access to veterinary care by supporting low-income pet owners and the veterinary professionals…
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Your input needed: Cannabis, telehealth, risk management in practice
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will meet January 10-11, and delegates are looking for member comments to inform their discussion of important…
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Telehealth: increasing access to veterinary services while preserving high-quality care
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper What can you do when your clients’ busy schedules make it difficult for them to attend a postoperative follow-up…
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Sponsors see value beyond measure in student program
The recent decision to commit AVMA dollars to a leadership program for veterinary students promises to enhance an annual event that many members of…
Veterinary telehealth: The basics
Understand key definitions and get answers to frequently asked questions about veterinary telemedicine.
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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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NAVC grows its brand
The North American Veterinary Community hosted its annual conference Jan. 18-22 in Orlando, Fla. The NAVC debuted Vetfolio there.
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AVMA economist advises caution during economic uncertainty
Matthew J. Salois, PhD, director of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division, sees signs of a continuing recession and recommends that veterinarians…
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AVMF supports veterinary students in reducing pretty big debt
AVMF supports veterinary students in reducing pretty big debt
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
44th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, July 16-19, 2019, Toronto
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In Short
Similarities have been found in opioid prescribing by physicians and veterinarians; the AVMA was part of a delegation to an antimicrobial task force;…
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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Economic headwinds could impact veterinary practices, says economic futurist
Andrew Busch, an economic futurist, consultant, and speaker, anticipates the U.S. economy bottoming out at the end of 2024 after hitting peak growth…
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Finding a future for osteosarcoma patients
Ana M. Cilursu, MD, lost three Rottweilers in a row to bone cancer.
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AVMA leaders discuss potential legal liability of student, volunteer work
House of Delegates also talks about cannabis, telehealth