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Creating cat-friendly practices, homes, and shelters
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is trying to make the world a friendlier and healthier place for cats.
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Teams shelter, treat animals in record fire season
Tens of thousands of firefighters have been battling massive fire complexes in California, Oregon, and Washington state and extinguishing dozens of…
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AVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary medicine
During AVMA Convention 2017 this July in Indianapolis, the AVMA bestowed awards to recognize excellence in veterinary medicine.
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Ableism in veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack…
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NAVC features research in companion animal medicine
Among the topics of companion animal research released during the North American Veterinary Community Conference, Feb. 4-8 in Orlando,
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PETA files welfare complaint against LSU
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a complaint against Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine for allegedly…
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Bovine veterinarians honored; students supported
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners honored 10 veterinarians for their work to improve the lives of people and cattle.
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 21 new diplomates and recognized three dual-certified diplomates following the board
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LSU veterinary school gifted $10.1M to fund five programs
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has received the largest gift in its history with a $10.1 million combined estate commitment…
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Vet Set Go guides aspiring veterinarians
Vet Set Go, created by Dr. Christopher Carpenter (Auburn ’89), provides information for tweens and teens to feed their interest in animals by opening…
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Will nonrecovery surgery courses survive?
Will nonrecovery surgery courses survive? SUSAN C. KAHLER Many veterinary educators persist in their belief…
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Sessions focus on improving workplaces, leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups
Challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the veterinary profession as it implements systemic change around diversity, equity, and inclusion. A host…
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Moral stress the top trigger in veterinarians’ compassion fatigue
Handling ethical dilemmas is the most common cause of poor wellness in veterinary medicine, in the opinion of psychotherapist and compassion fatigue…
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Deans announced
The colleges of veterinary medicine at North Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, and Virginia Tech
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Lessons to be learned from relationships between nonprofits, veterinary clinics
Nonprofit entities have delivered subsidized veterinary care for years, often through spay-neuter clinics.
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California rises from the ashes again
In 2018, California faced its most destructive year of fires.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors, meeting July 8 in Boston, named the following individuals to the entities indicated
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 20 new diplomates and recognized two dual-certified diplomates following the board…
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 32 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held Oct. 10 in Tampa,…
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Arizona to appeal adverse decision
The AVMA Council on Education has voted to deny a letter of reasonable assurance for the University of Arizona’s proposed School of Veterinary…
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Back to Basics
Veterinarians today are able to provide better and more advanced medical care for pets than ever before, but the cost of that care makes it out of…
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Students can apply for AVMF scholarship money
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is offering more than two dozen scholarships for 2015.
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Scholarship opportunities available through AVMF
The application period is now open for a number of scholarships for students attending AVMA Council on Education–accredited veterinary colleges.