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AVMA pledges to 'vigorously defend' against expanding scope of practice
Broadening nonveterinarians' scope of practice would compromise the quality of veterinary care, thus threatening animal and public health, according…
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AVMA recognizes importance of public practice veterinarians
The National Association of Federal Veterinarians (NAFV) introduced the resolution “New Policy on Recruiting and Retaining Public Practice…
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Delegates address practice, leadership issues
The AVMA House of Delegates edited the organization's guidance on veterinary practice naming and free-roaming, owned cats; created another path for…
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Valuing veterinary technicians in practice
Two speakers at AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 gave tips and advice for how to value and properly utilize credentialed veterinary technicians within a…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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Report offers insights into COVID impacts on veterinary practices
Survey findings show many practices experienced an increase in revenue during the pandemic last year, but much of the gains were offset by increases…
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Practice act, hazardous waste task forces authorized
The AVMA Executive Board at its meeting June 11 approved two task forces requested by the State Advocacy Committee.
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Banfield executive talks programs, policy, and practice
JAVMA News caught up with Dr. Molly McAllister, Banfield Pet Hospital chief medical officer, to discuss her new role and new offerings at Banfield,…
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Veterinary technician tasks outlined in model regulation
A template for state regulation of scope of practice for veterinary technicians was created by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards as…
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Feline-friendly medicine
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is increasing its efforts to promote the concept of cat-friendly practices while increasing its…
Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee
The Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee advises on the broad scope of economic issues affecting veterinary medicine.
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Lawmakers form first-ever Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Amy Klobuchar announced August 3 the creation of the inaugural Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus. It was created to…
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AAHA releases veterinary technician utilization guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently released the 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines to help veterinary clinics properly…
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Veterinary workers explore forming a union
Historically, unions have not had a meaningful presence in veterinary medicine because of the preponderance of independent practices.
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ACVIM launches fellowship program to encourage discipline mastery
In response to demand for this option, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has developed a new fellowship program designed to…
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NAVTA's Veterinary Nurse Initiative a work in progress
Although the Veterinary Nurse Initiative has seen little state legislative progress, it has made strides in other areas.
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Task force created to look at better using vet techs
A task force convened by the AVMA Board of Directors will seek to develop a plan to improve veterinary technician utilization.
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Montana passes licensure bill for veterinary technicians
Montana was one of only a few remaining states that did not require credentialing for veterinary technicians. But a recently passed state bill creates…
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AAVSB offers regulatory guidance during opioid crisis
The Model Regulations for Appropriate Use of Opioids in Veterinary Medicine were developed by the AAVSB Regulatory Policy Task Force in response to…
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Veterinarians exempt from Red Flags Rule
Legislation removes federal requirement for practices to create programs to prevent identity theft
Council on Education Selection Committee
The Council on Education Selection Committee develops and maintains the qualification review process for candidates for positions on the AVMA Council…
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AVMA CEO addresses workforce trends
Speaking to animal health industry leaders this August, AVMA CEO Dr. Janet Donlin talked about the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary…
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Missouri VMA – Jan. 26-29, 2023
The Missouri VMA held its 131st annual convention from Jan. 26-29, 2023, in Columbia. The MOVMA presented awards and seated new officials.
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What do employers, employees want? Communication and relationships
An Aug. 3 panel at AVMA Convention 2019 in Washington, D.C., turned into a spirited discussion with the audience about relationships between employers…
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President’s Column: Supporting veterinary technicians
The AVMA supports the essential work of veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary technician specialists in many ways, and is…