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Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2020
Join thousands of your colleagues and peers in San Diego, July 31-August 4 for a long weekend of veterinary inspiration, education, and relaxation.
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Idea of midlevel practitioner rejected in favor of better support, engagement of credentialed veterinary technicians
Many members of the AVMA House of Delegates who spoke at the HOD’s Veterinary Information Forum and during an HOD committee meeting said that…
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SAVMA hosts panel connecting new veterinarians with 2021 graduates
The Student AVMA hosted a virtual event featuring veterinarians who graduated from various institutions in 2020 answering questions from upcoming…
AVMA news
Bailey shares his vision as he seeks AVMA presidency
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, a board-certified veterinary radiologist, launched his campaign for 2024-25 AVMA president-elect on July 14. And two members of…
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
When should we neuter dogs?
Recent research linking canine gonadectomy to certain cancers and joint disease has veterinarians looking for clarity about a procedure commonly…
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News when you want it: Easy ways to stay informed
AVMA’s newsletter options are evolving with our digital-first approach to news. You now have the option to get news headlines sent to you daily or…
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In Memory - Feb. 15, 2022
Veterinarians in memory in the February 15, 2022 Journal of the AVMA
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‘We cannot forget Afghanistan’
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan plunged the country into a humanitarian crisis and quickly undid 20 years of structural progress that…
JAVMA news
Veterinary technician, other staff members talk about pandemic experiences
Many clinics and hospitals are working through a backlog of appointments and patients in the past year. JAVMA News spoke with veterinary support staff…
AVMA staff leaders
The AVMA’s professional staff works in conjunction with the Board of Directors, House of Delegates, and other member volunteers to protect, promote,…
AVMA news
American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians - April 2022
The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians held its 64th annual meeting virtually from Oct. 22-26, 2021. The AAVLD presented…
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In Memory - May 12, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, May 12, 2022
JAVMA news
1985 - 1995
This era saw female veterinarians become AVMA editor-in-chief and AVMA president-elect—and a veterinary student become Miss America.
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In Memory - March 15, 2022
Veterinarians in memory in the March 15, 2022 Journal of the AVMA
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New AVMA president commits to member wellness
Dr. Tom Meyer told the AVMA House of Delegates this past August that, as 2016-2017 AVMA president, he will ensure that the Association continues to be…
JAVMA news
Wellness as an everyday affair
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ fourth annual Veterinary Health and Wellness Summit focused on a challenging question: How…