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Council on Public Health
The Council on Public Health provides expert advice and consultation on issues related to safeguarding animal and public health.
AVMA Public Service Award
This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian for outstanding public service or unusual contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary…
Animal health advocacy
The AVMA’s advocacy work provides critical support for the work veterinary teams do every day to protect, promote, and advance animal health. Learn…
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.
Advocating for rural veterinary care
AVMA is a leading supporter of federal legislation and policies to improve rural America's access to livestock and public health veterinarians by…
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
Devoting part or all of your career to public service, non-profit work, or rural practice can be a strategy to manage student debt.
Making PSLF work for you
Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives debt on eligible student loans for veterinarians and others who work 10 or more years in public service or…
International VMAs
Almost every country has a veterinary medical association working to advance the veterinary profession and protect animal, human, and environmental…
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…
Scholarship, loan repayment and forgiveness for veterinary medical student loans
Some veterinarians may be interested and may qualify for participation in a federal or state loan repayment program. Not every veterinarian will…
AVMA Ambassador Program
The AVMA Ambassador Program connects veterinarians directly with members of Congress, building relationships and ensuring that they hear directly from…
Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession
Created by the AVMA and the AAVMC, the Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession will lead a coordinated and…
Food supply veterinary medicine
Information on food supply veterinary medicine - why it's important, where FSVM veterinarians are compared to livestock, who’s involved, what’s the…
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.
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…
Avian influenza virus type A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Here are important details about this…
Personal financial planning resources
Resources to help veterinarians and veterinary students with personal budgeting and financial planning.
Over-the-counter antimicrobials changing to prescription-only
The FDA has outlined its process for changing certain medically important antimicrobial drugs from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx). Rx…
Advocating for veterinary small businesses
The AVMA supports a business environment that allows veterinarians to thrive in rewarding and financially sustainable careers. We advocate for…
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.…
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.
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms are similar to smallpox, but the disease is less contagious and less severe.
Advocating for horse welfare
The AVMA advocates on a variety of horse welfare issues. Learn about our top priorities and find out how you can help protect horses.
Legislative Advisory Committee
The Legislative Advisory Committee assists the AVMA Board of Directors in formulating and implementing legislative policy and positions on federal…