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In Memory: Timothy Montgomery, dedicated AVMA volunteer leader, dies at 65
Dr. Timothy Montgomery, who served the AVMA in numerous roles, died May 11, 2023, at the age of 65. Dr. Montgomery owned and operated Dacula Animal…
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In Memory: AVMA mourns death of Montana delegate Rex Anderson at age 65
Dr. Rex R. Anderson, a guiding presence in the AVMA House of Delegates for nearly two decades, died Dec. 14 at the age of 65. He was the owner and…
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Urgent care clinics starting to enter veterinary profession
Much the same as walk-in clinics, urgent care veterinary practices are slowly emerging as another option offering outpatient medical care for animals…
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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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Florida VMA mourns death of long-time director
The Florida VMA announced that its long-serving executive director Philip J. Hinkle died Aug. 22 at the age of 58.
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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…
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AVMA updates include new technology entity, PVME open for comment
The AVMA rang in the new year with a record high 105,000 members, strong financials, and a slate of initiatives for the year ahead that address…
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In Memory – March 30, 2023
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, March 30, 2023
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Obituary: Dr. James Brandt, 2001-02 AVMA president, dies at 87
Dr. James H. Brandt, who served as AVMA president from 2001-02, died Oct. 25 at the age of 87. During his tenure, Dr. Brandt had the foresight to…
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VCA launches urgent care hospitals
VCA’s new urgent care hospitals Animal Hospitals has launched its first urgent care clinic. The company plans to build and open seven more urgent…