When Illinois' veterinary practice act was opened in 2010, the Illinois State VMA hoped legislators would address problems with nonveterinarians who…

Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according…

Lasers are being used more frequently than ever in veterinary medicine for declawing, spay-and-neuter surgery, tumor removal, oral and ear surgery,…

Another resource has been added to the AVMA State Legislative Resources Web site. A new chart depicting the various

The National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) introduced the resolution “New Policy on Recruiting and Retaining Public Practice…

The AVMA House of Delegates edited the organization's guidance on veterinary practice naming and free-roaming, owned cats; created another path for…

Two speakers at AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 gave tips and advice for how to value and properly utilize credentialed veterinary technicians within a…

Dialogue in the AVMA House of Delegates about the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine led to two recommendations forwarded to the Board of…

The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…

Survey findings show many practices experienced an increase in revenue during the pandemic last year, but much of the gains were offset by increases…

The AVMA Executive Board at its meeting June 11 approved two task forces requested by the State Advocacy Committee.

The AVMA House of Delegates deliberated on bylaws amendments and other proposals during its regular winter session

JAVMA News caught up with Dr. Molly McAllister, Banfield Pet Hospital chief medical officer, to discuss her new role and new offerings at Banfield,…

The AVMA is backing a campaign to standardize the credentials, scope of practice, and title for U.S. veterinary technicians.

State and local lawmakers should defer to the professional judgment of veterinarians when considering proposals that impact the practice and scope of…

An astute veterinarian was the first to alert public health authorities to the monkeypox outbreak in the Midwest in May 2003

The AVMA will vigorously defend the practice of veterinary medicine—including the ability to diagnose, prognose, develop treatment plans, prescribe,…

A template for state regulation of scope of practice for veterinary technicians was created by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards as…

Obituaries in the November 1, 2008 JAVMA

An informal gathering between the AVMA and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe took place Jan. 23 at the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel.

In celebrating the 100th anniversary of JAVMA, we see the roots of the AVMA and JAVMA are intertwined. The American Veterinary Review, predecessor of…

A veterinarian who dispenses a drug without a client-patient relationship may be acting outside the scope of veterinary medicine.

The American Association of Feline Practitioners is increasing its efforts to promote the concept of cat-friendly practices while increasing its…

Solo practice is no longer the norm in private practice and has become somewhat of a niche in companion animal practice specifically, but

The AVMA and VetSuccess have partnered to expand the scope and reach of their economic data and reports, providing veterinary professionals with the…