Veterinarians and veterinary teams have been performing essential work throughout the pandemic, nimbly adapting procedures and adopting new processes.…

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.…

Social media monitoring can encompass a broad range of actions and behaviors. If you’ve ever searched for a hashtag on Twitter, researched a recruiter…

TAKE NOTICE Veterinary companies expand operations Intervet became one of the largest suppliers of veterinary…

Recently published and free to all AVMA members, the 2023 AVMA State of the Profession report provides detailed data and insights on the major trends…

Cattle castration is important to animal and human safety, reduces aggressive behavior, and improves meat quality. The veterinarian of record should…

Posted on April 15, 2003   They care for the working dogs that heighten security for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. They monitor the safety of the food and…

A California court approved a settlement Oct. 16 ordering a nonveterinary teeth cleaning operation to pay $150,000 in restitution for the unlicensed…

The AVMA Executive Board, meeting June 4-6, took a hard look at agenda items regarding subjects as diverse as federal legislation and officer travel.

Thriving in veterinary practice means consistently achieving goals and growth, while maintaining balance in all aspects of our lives. AVMA can help…

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A study of 60 animal hospitals classified as high, moderate, or low efficiency revealed differences in scheduling, staffing, and other aspects of…

The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' position on the practice of soring.

PetSmart plans to sell franchise veterinary practices in the company’s stores starting this year under the name of PetSmart Veterinary Services.

The Missouri VMA held its 131st annual convention from Jan. 26-29, 2023, in Columbia. The MOVMA presented awards and seated new officials.

The Food and Drug Administration is reminding stakeholders that certain over-the-counter antimicrobial products for animals are transitioning to…

Tracey Forfa, a 30-year veteran of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, succeeds Dr. Steven Solomon, who retired as…

The AVMA celebrates the varied and important work of veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 13-19)

Dr. Laura Pletz, president of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative, gave the virtual presentation “DEI as Standard Operating…

Business continuity and emergency planning are key to business survival in a disaster situation. These critical steps can help you prepare your…

An acting instructor told cattle veterinarians to show energy and passion in their business conversations with clients and colleagues.

Hackers aren’t picky about whom they target. They’re trying to infiltrate your company’s computer network and shut down your business until you pay…

July 17 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Honolulu was "a great, great day for the diversity initiative" in the words of Dr. Evan M. Morse, a speaker…

A lawsuit in Indiana alleges that employees at one farm intentionally infected pigs with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and…

Before the recession, many specialty practices had been booming as a growing subset of pet owners spared no expense on veterinary care.