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AVMA fellows get down to work in 115th Congress
With the start of the 115th Congress, the AVMA announced the placements of the Association’s 2016-2017 fellows, who will spend a year serving as…
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WSAVA takes on brachycephaly, dentistry, dog and cat meat trade
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has focused attention on the issues facing brachycephalic dogs, released global guidelines for…
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Student AVMA weighs financial proposals at summer meeting
Key decisions on fiscal and leadership matters provided fodder for plenty of debate at the Student AVMA House of Delegates summer meeting.
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Survey says… we need your help
Our goal at the AVMA is to support and enhance the professional success of our members. We serve as your voice in policymaking, provide services to…
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Supporting real assistance animals
Is that cockatoo riding a man's shoulder in the produce section really an emotional support animal?
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Homeland security program produces first graduates
Five private practitioners are the first graduates from Purdue University's Veterinary Homeland Security Graduate Certificate Program.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Oklahoma State establishes parasitology center
A recently established veterinary parasitology center at Oklahoma State University will conduct research, train students, and provide
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Carlson, Strother declare candidacies
Former AVMA vice president Dr. René A. Carlson is a candidate for 2010 AVMA president-elect.
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Many faces, one profession
More than 400 positions exist on AVMA councils, committees, and task forces.
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Veterinary services legislation introduced in Congress
New legislation addressing the nation's veterinary services needs is under consideration in the House of Representatives.
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AVMA supports technician standardization
The AVMA is backing a campaign to standardize the credentials, scope of practice, and title for U.S. veterinary technicians.
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John de Jong wants to make AVMA a household name
As the sole candidate for 2017-18 AVMA president-elect, Dr. de Jong is expected to be elected by the AVMA House of Delegates this July and succeed Dr.…
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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AVMA policies encourage recycling
Does the AVMA have a stance on recycling in private veterinary practice? Some members have called to ask.
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GAO criticizes plan for mainland research on foot-and-mouth disease
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report July 30 criticizing the Department of Homeland Security's analyses that concluded…
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AVMA fellows placed in congressional offices
The AVMA announced Oct. 12 that the veterinarians selected for the 2017-18 AVMA Fellowship Program have secured yearlong placements as full-time…
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Report explores antimicrobial usage at Banfield hospitals
Many urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections in dogs are treated with an antimicrobial not concordant with guidelines from the…
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Strother elected to AVMA Board
Dr. Jan K. Strother was sworn in July 25 as the District III representative on the AVMA Board of Directors after her election to complete the…
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Oct. 11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week
Veterinary technicians play an integral role in delivering the best medical care possible to animals. The National Association of Veterinary…
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Strategic Planning Committee sunset
The Executive Board and staff leadership will take over duties of a committee that fostered and coordinated a strategic
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Strategic staffing
In its pivotal role of advancing the AVMA Strategic Plan, the Office of the Executive Vice President stands to benefit from several recent staff…
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Make your voice heard
The AVMA is once again inviting its members to contribute toward decisions involving a wide range of veterinary-related issues.