AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals.…
AVMA Public Service Award
This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding public service or unusual contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary…
About the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
Updated July 2013 Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities In 1972, the House of Delegates authorized a program of…
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
II. The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix b – Use of animals in veterinary technology teaching programs - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix g – Equipment and instructional resources list - Last update to this section: August 2022
Accreditation standards and guidelines
VI. Accreditation standards and guidelines for interpretation - Last update to this section: August 2022
CVTEA accreditation policies and procedures
Appendix h – Veterinary technology student essential and recommended skills list - Last update to this section: August 2022
Definitions: What is waste?
It may seem easy – waste is everything that no longer has a use or purpose and needs to be disposed of, right?
Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® accredits veterinary technology programs to ensure the quality of the…
Plague
Plague is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
5 reasons you want a veterinarian on your team in a zombie apocalypse
Under normal circumstances, we'd never recommend that a veterinarian treat a human. But in a zombie apocalypse... physicians might be hard to come by.…
How to be a leader in your community
Serving the public in some way can be a great way to give back to your community. Not only is this an honorable thing to do for your community, it's a…
Disposal of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Disposal has come under increased scrutiny due to detection of human pharmaceuticals in U.S. Waterways.
Seek Advice on Backyard Poultry
Advice for small animal veterinarians who are asked to provide veterinary care for backyard poultry flocks. Relates to backyard poultry resource.
Personal financial planning resources
Resources to help veterinarians and veterinary students with personal budgeting and financial planning.
Benefits for early-career veterinarians
AVMA offers many member benefits designed especially for early-career veterinarians. Discover exclusive tools and resources that will support you as…
Antibiotic use is changing. Talk to your veterinarian.
Talk to a veterinarian about responsible use of antibiotics in animals. Veterinary oversight helps preserve antimicrobial effectiveness in fighting…
Managing personal finances
Part of thriving as a veterinarian is learning to manage personal finances. AVMA tools help you plan for your future and get on the road to financial…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
SARS-CoV-2 in animals
Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.
Veterinarians protect people, animals, and society
When people think of veterinarians, they usually think of doctors for animals, but veterinary medicine also crosses over into public health.
Cultural competence and cultural humility in veterinary medicine
For veterinary professionals to practice effectively, both cultural humility and cultural competence are important in today’s climate. Learn what…