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Meet AVMA’s next congressional fellow
Dr. Jacob Merryman’s wide-ranging experience includes work in exotic medicine, public policy, and beyond. As an AVMA fellow, he’ll use his veterinary…
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What’s happening on Capitol Hill: Advocacy update
Legislation backed by the AVMA would strengthen dog importation requirements, add resources to monitor the health of dogs entering the United States,…
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Monkeypox: New resource helps answer questions
Do you or your clients have questions about monkeypox? A new AVMA webpage provides science-based answers.
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Honor a colleague: Nominations open for AVMA Excellence Awards
AVMA awards celebrate accomplishments in every facet of veterinary medicine - and the only way for someone to be considered is for a colleague to…
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What’s happening with AVMA’s journals?
AVMA’s scientific journals are transforming – with input from AVMA members, subscribers, and authors. Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lisa Fortier outlines the…
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AVMA updates model document for rabies control laws
Previously known as the Model Rabies Control Ordinance, the document is a critical resource that helps state and local governments write or rewrite…
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AVMF, Merck pledge $200,000 for Ukraine relief
The U.S. veterinary community is responding to the urgent needs of the people and animals of war-torn Ukraine. See how you can contribute to the…
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Don’t miss this deadline: Honor a colleague
AVMA Excellence Awards recognize leaders in all facets of veterinary medicine. Nominations for 2022 awards are due February 16, 2022.
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Reflecting on another remarkable year…
In his final President’s Column, Dr. José Arce celebrates the highlights of his year as AVMA president - and celebrates the accomplishments of the…
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Healthy reindeer cleared for takeoff
As the official veterinarian of the North Pole, AVMA President Dr. Lori Teller has given Santa’s reindeer the green light to fly! You can take a peek…
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Medically important antibiotics to move from OTC to Rx
By June 2023, all medically important antibiotics will require veterinary oversight to be used in animals, even if the animals are not intended for…
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Pride in being a member of the family
Dr. Lori Teller is excited and looking forward to her year serving as AVMA president. Get to know her in her first-ever President’s Column.
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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AVMA journals: Changing to meet your needs
Big changes are coming soon to AVMA’s trusted scientific journals.
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New officers step forward to lead AVMA in 2022-23
Dr. Lori Teller took the helm as AVMA's new president during AVMA Convention 2022, pledging to build, sustain, and protect the profession she loves…