Human-Animal Bond Certification
The AVMA is founding educational partner for the Human-Animal Bond Certification Program for veterinarians and veterinary team members.
Professional Policy and Practice
Scientific and professional resources for veterinarians - AVMA policies, FAQs, literature reviews, reference guides. Browse by topic, species or…
Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
What do veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants do, and what education and experience are needed?
Steering Committee on Human-Animal Interactions
The Steering Committee on Human-Animal Interactions fosters understanding of the characteristics of different types of human-animal relationships…
AVMA media relations guide
Connect with our media relations team for help reporting on topics related to veterinary medicine.
AVMA Humane Award
Nomination Form—Deadline: February 1, 2016 This award is given annually to a non-veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the…
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 4, Appendices - Appendix B-COE roster
Schedule: Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
View the full schedule for the AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
Communicating with clients: Using the right language to improve care
The right language can help veterinary teams build stronger client relationships, increase compliance, and maximize patient care. Learn how specific…
What Is Public Health / One Health?
Find out what is public health and One Health? Why does it relate to veterinarians?
AVMA Animal Welfare Award
This award is given annually to an AVMA member veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the welfare of animals.
AVMA newsletters and alerts
Stay current with critical veterinary issues in less time. AVMA makes it easy to stay in the know on the latest news, policies, best practices, and…
History of the AVMA
The AVMA's origins date to 1863, when veterinary surgeons from seven states convened for the first time in New York.
AVMA policies relevant to waste disposal
The AVMA has a number of policies regarding disposal of animal waste, carcasses, medical waste, and pharmaceuticals as well as policies encouraging
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Commonly used abbreviations AAALAC Association for Assessment and…
AVMA membership data 2021
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2021.
Jon Pennell, DVM
Dr. Jon Pennell grew up in Southern Idaho and is a second-generation veterinarian. His father was a mixed-animal practitioner.
Human-animal bond
The human-animal bond is beneficial to the mental, physical, and social health of people and animals. Veterinarians play an important role in…
New council members elected
Summer 2011 The AVMA House of Delegates, at the July 2011 annual meeting, elected Dr. John Scamahorn representing private clinical practice, Dr.…
Rena Carlson, DVM
Dr. Rena Carlson is a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine whose veterinary career has spanned more than 30 years.