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One Health legislation: The need is clear
As discussions about another economic stimulus package continue, attention also is focused on public health matters – including the importance of One…
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Streamline Pet Dental Health Month with AVMA tools
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. AVMA’s pet dental health toolkit is available free of charge to all AVMA members and will let you…
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New videos explain and demystify pet dental health
How are you celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month? AVMA's toolkit is packed with practical resources that help you spread the word about the…
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AVMA tools help you celebrate Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and AVMA's free toolkit will help get your practice ready.
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Capitol Hill briefing raises One Health awareness
More than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers and staff attended an AVMA-hosted educational briefing on a new biosafety facility that will study important…
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CDC temporarily suspends dog import from nations at high rabies risk
The announcement is an effort to ensure the health and safety of dogs imported into the U.S. and to protect public health. The temporary suspension…
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Dog importation bill would better protect animals and people
AVMA worked with lawmakers to get the Healthy Dog Importation Act reintroduced in Congress. The legislation would reduce the spread of dangerous…
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What do you need to know about coronavirus?
The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has public health officials on high alert across the United States. The AVMA is collecting information about…
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The VCPR: Why it needs to be established in person
The AVMA opposes a VCPR being established virtually because it creates serious risks for patient health and safety. Simply put, establishing the VCPR…
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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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AVMA backing helps reignite push for stronger dog import standards
The Healthy Dog Importation Act would strengthen importation standards to ensure that all dogs entering the country are healthy and not at risk to…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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See CDC’s interim advice for safe clinic protocols
As COVID-19 safety restrictions ease at varying rates around the country, AVMA continues to work with the CDC to provide appropriate recommendations…
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Making it easier to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
A new suite of resources from the AVMA will help you encourage your team and your clients to consider vaccination against COVID-19 within your…
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AVMA wins World Veterinary Day Award for COVID-19 response
The presenters said the AVMA "has demonstrated stellar national and international leadership by supporting veterinary professionals around the world…
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Being an ally: Everyone has a role
Being an ally means supporting and advocating with individuals who belong to historically marginalized groups, especially those different from our…
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Celebrating the holidays with our pets: What you need to know about veterinary telehealth
Your pet can't tell you what they feel, but establishing a relationship in person with your veterinarian before using telemedicine will help you both.
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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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Finding and hiring the best job candidate
Interested in recruitment that will help your organization find the best possible job candidate, giving all applicants equal opportunity? A new…
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World Veterinary Day honors veterinary response to COVID-19
Veterinary teams the world over have risen to the challenges presented by COVID-19. World Veterinary Day will honor the veterinary response to the…
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Chart of the Month: Pet owners equate in-person visits with best care
Though some argue that a virtual VCPR would increase access to care, results of a new survey of pet owners overwhelmingly suggest otherwise.
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Rabies liability: Is your practice protected?
On World Rabies Day, September 28, join AVMA Axon and the AVMA Trust for a live webinar outlining how to ensure your veterinary practice is legally…
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Latest COVID-19 update emailed to our members
AVMA is committed to keeping the veterinary community informed during the COVID-19 emergency. Read the latest email update sent to AVMA members.
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National Veterinary Technician Week honors critical team members
National Veterinary Technician Week takes place next week, October 14-20, and the AVMA is proud to take part in the celebration. These important…
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January webinar: Lean veterinary practice management
With the start of a new year, there’s no better time to reflect on your business and consider if there are things you can do to improve the way you…