policy
Induced molting of layer chickens
Induced molting of commercial layer chickens must be a carefully monitored and controlled procedure, with special attention paid to flock health,…
blog
Just announced: FTC chair to address AVMA business forum
The AVMA will welcome Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan to open the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum with a special…
JAVMA news
Convention events bring people together from the comfort of home
Attendees might not be traveling to get to the AVMA Virtual Convention 2020, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get up and move. In addition to the…
JAVMA news
Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
blog
Chart of the month: Shifting demand for veterinarians
Editor's Note: This post kicks off a new feature on the AVMA@Work blog. Every month, we'll feature a chart, graph, or infographic to illustrate…
policy
Distinction between the process of board-certification and earning a certificate
The AVMA only recognizes as specialists those veterinarians certified by a board or college recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary…
policy
IAHAIO Rio Declaration on Pets in Schools
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Declaration on Pets in Schools.
JAVMA news
California passes budget without tax on veterinary services
The state of California has dropped the idea of taxing veterinary services, at least in the near term.
blog
Economic Forum will shed light on today’s practice environment
Looking to make sense of the challenges of running your business in today’s environment? This fall’s AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum will…
policy
Animal-assisted interventions: Definitions
Animal-assisted interventions should be governed by basic standards, monitored regularly, and staffed by appropriately trained personnel. The health…
JAVMA news
Tax on veterinary services dropped from Georgia bill
A tax on veterinary services for pets has been dropped from legislation in the Georgia General Assembly.
policy
Recovery of monetary damages in litigation involving animals
The American Veterinary Medical Association recognizes and supports the long-standing legal classification of animals as the property of their owners.…
Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
The Veterinary Business and Economic Forum is the premier meeting and CE event for veterinary business owners, economists, and industry leaders.
policy
The IAHAIO Geneva Declaration
The AVMA endorses the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations' Geneva Declaration.
AVMA news
Tips for team-based veterinary health care
The session “Leveraging the Veterinary Team: A Case Study of Team-Based Veterinary Healthcare” on October 24 at the 2023 AVMA Veterinary Business and…
JAVMA news
Racehorse owners bring suit against Wedgewood pharmacy
A group of Thoroughbred racehorse owners recently brought a suit against Wedgewood Village Pharmacy Inc., of Swedesboro, N.J., seeking compensation
JAVMA news
Court rules FDA allowed to inspect pharmacies
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in September that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to inspect pharmacies.
blog
Chart of the month: Size matters for consolidation
The number of veterinary practices in the United States has been growing each year since at least 2002. On average, 1,300 new practices have come on…
blog
Transform your thinking at AVMA’s 2020 Economic Summit
Registration is open now for the October 26-28 summit, which will move online and include expanded emphasis on CE to support practice success.
AVMA news
Midwest Veterinary Supply sentenced to one year probation, pays $11M for misbranded drugs
Minnesota-based drug company Midwest Veterinary Supply recently was sentenced to one year of probation and agreed to pay more than $11 million in…
JAVMA news
Veterinary business program undergoes changes
The Veterinary Management Institute is getting an overhaul nearly 24 years after the program began.
policy
Use of horses in urban environments
The AVMA endorses the American Association of Equine Practitioners' policy on the use of horses in urban environments.
blog
Get a free year of AVMA membership
Gravity Payments offers free membership for new clinics AVMA’s membership renewal season is almost here, and we want to let you know about an exciting…
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Year-end CE: Two new courses on AVMA Axon
Just in time to help with your year-end CE needs, two new courses have been added to the AVMA's digital CE library.
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October Lead & Learn: Loan repayment options and strategies
Student loans are a fact of life for most veterinary school graduates, and how we manage them can make a big difference for our finances. On October…