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Federal spending bill includes victories for veterinarians
There’s good news for veterinarians in the spending bill approved Friday by Congress and the president. The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill…
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Advocating for a brighter financial future for veterinarians
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper Even as a child, Eliana Greissworth knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Now a third-year student at the Michigan…
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AVMA advances veterinary students’ needs in federal talks on higher education funding
Despite a lengthy legislative to-do list, Congress continues efforts to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, a wide-ranging bill that authorizes…
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USDA looking for veterinarians to practice in shortage areas
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 2018 veterinary shortage areas for…
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AVMA Board meets with USDA official
AVMA’s Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs during last…
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Externships and stipends available through AVMA
Deadline to apply: Jan. 19 Veterinary students have until Jan. 19 to apply for two unique externship programs available through the AVMA. Each year,…
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Explore career options with public policy externship
Washington’s Capitol Hill may seem a long way from veterinary school, but it offers a unique opportunity for veterinary students to make a difference…
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New economic report examines the market for veterinary education
The AVMA & AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges) today released the 2016 Report on the Market for Veterinary Education,…