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Board acts on ECFVG, research, other proposals
Board acts on ECFVG, research, other proposals
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Studies confirm poor well-being in veterinary professionals, students
Group of researchers tying occupational health with mental health outcomes in the profession
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HOD to discuss sexual harassment in profession
Delegates also will vote on proposed amendments to the AVMA Bylaws.
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Study to examine veterinary technicians’ roles
Researchers are looking for companion animal practices to take part in a study that could help you take advantage of your technicians’ full education…
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Chart of the Month: New veterinarians prioritize mentorship
We often talk about the need to mentor new veterinarians. As it turns out, there’s research data to demonstrate both the value and the potential…
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What is psychological safety?
Research shows that psychologically safe workplaces contribute to greater wellbeing, better team performance, and improved patient outcomes in…
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AVMA stands for “respect and dignity” of all members
The AVMA Board of Directors reiterated the Association’s support for diversity and inclusion during its April 7-9 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, and…
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Rule extends overtime pay to more workers
Veterinary practices may be affected by a federal rule that extends overtime pay requirements to workers making a salary of less than $35,568 per…
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Veterinary starting salaries rise in 2023, educational debt holds steady
Mean starting salaries for veterinarians rose to just over $124,295 for graduates entering full-time employment in a year that also saw the mean…
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Get the latest data to inform your decisionmaking
Recently published and free to all AVMA members, the 2023 AVMA State of the Profession report provides detailed data and insights on the major trends…
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New initiatives support technicians and practices
A new panel of AVMA volunteers is forming to examine ways to better support and advance veterinary technicians, and empower them to maximize how they…
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Preventing suicide: New guide free to profession
The Suicide Prevention Resource Guide for Veterinary Settings provides strategies and practical actions that veterinary professionals can take to help…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Report: Market for veterinarians has been robust
The national market for veterinarians remained robust in 2015 for a second straight year, according to the 2016 AVMA Report on the Market for…
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Harassment, discrimination policy revised along with others
The AVMA Board of Directors approved revisions to a number of policies at its Nov. 18-19, 2020, virtual meeting, including those on harassment and…
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Online show highlights multiculturalism
An online program launched this past fall is dedicated to promoting diversity in the veterinary profession.
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Veterinarians asked to complete drug testing survey
Veterinarians in clinical practice are invited to complete a short survey about drug abuse, theft, and recovery resources in the workplace.
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How technician usage drives practice efficiency and wellbeing
Veterinary technicians do crucial work that contributes to both patient care and practice economics. With National Veterinary Technician Week coming…
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Study: Fair pay, appreciation for work top factors in employee retention
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the “Stay, Please: Factors That Support Retention and Drive Attrition in the Veterinary…
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Specialists in short supply
The veterinary profession has a shortage of specialists across most or all disciplines,
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History of discrimination continues to impact LGBT health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterinarians face the same wellness issues other practitioners do, with the added concern that a history of…
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Attention given to disabilities at diversity summit
The Midwest and Southeast biennial summits on diversity were held this past spring at Michigan State University College of Veterinary…
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Mentoring begins for new veterinary graduates
The AVMA's MentorVet Connect program has begun pairing newly graduated veterinarians with trained mentors, and has plenty of room for more…
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Your input needed: Cannabis, telehealth, risk management in practice
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will meet January 10-11, and delegates are looking for member comments to inform their discussion of important…
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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…