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Special election announced for AVMA Board vacancy
The AVMA is accepting nominations through July 21 for an unexpired term representing District III on the Board of Directors.
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AVMA creates new staff position
The Executive Board approved the creation of a new staff position: Director of Special Events.
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Acupuncture specialty petition denied
AVMA leaders have denied a petition from an organization that wants to develop an acupuncture specialization.
Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee
The Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee works to advance specialization in veterinary medicine, advising the American Board of Veterinary…
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Amended, restated Bylaws adopted
Several years of collaborative work culminated in an affirmative vote by the House of Delegates July 15 in Honolulu approving the new Amended and…
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AVMA convention attendees stay plugged in
AVMA Virtual Convention 2021, held July 29-Aug. 1, took place online for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic and offered the…
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Lincoln Memorial celebrates accredited status
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine was granted accredited status by the AVMA Council on Education during a special meeting
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AVMA celebrating what pets have meant to people during pandemic
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week 2021, held this year from May 2-8, with a special emphasis on the role of the human-animal bond during…
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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…
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JAVMArt Jubilee celebrates 50 years of JAVMA cover art
The artistic creations that have graced the covers of JAVMA since 1973 will be celebrated during a special event at the 2023 AVMA Convention this…
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When work hurts: What to do about rudeness on the job
Rudeness is on the rise across many professions, especially those dedicated to helping others. For veterinary teams that are feeling overworked and…
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Giving back: Hearing the call to service
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong The veterinary profession is special in so many ways, but perhaps most obviously so when generosity of spirit,…
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Thanks for the memories, Denver
So many special moments came out of AVMA Convention 2023, held July 14-18 in Denver. Attendees had a chance to network at events such as the…
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VLC scholarship winners will take leadership to the next level
Congratulations to the 10 rising leaders awarded scholarships to attend AVMA’s annual Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) next month.
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Advocate for animal welfare wins AVMA Award
Dr. Bonnie V. Beaver has been active with fully 30 veterinary organizations and related groups over the course of a busy career as a veterinarian in…
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Veterinary community grants wish for animal-loving girl with cancer
Mary Stegmueller is a 7-year-old in Colorado who was diagnosed three years ago with a rare form of cancer that targets the brain stem. To recognize…
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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…
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Addressing income inequities
In the past, the AVMA has been involved in fighting for fair salaries for federal veterinarians.
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AVMA managing association executives, hires CEO Johnson
The AVMA began providing association management services to the Veterinary Medical Association Executives
American Board of Veterinary Specialties open position
The AVMA is seeking volunteers to serve as members on the American Board of Veterinary Specialties.
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President’s column: Reach new heights at AVMA Convention
"One of the things I most appreciate about the AVMA Convention is some of the unique sessions offered here that aren’t available anywhere else."
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Spread the word: Help welcome the Class of 2021
Celebrate the accomplishments of our newest colleagues at a virtual ceremony on May 15, featuring renowned author Cheryl Strayed as guest speaker.
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USDA to restructure accreditation program, require renewal
Veterinarians who want to keep their government accreditation will need to apply under one of two newly created accreditation
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A friend indeed
AVMA CEO Janet Donlin took a moment during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership
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Legal opinion alters course of AVMA, AAVSB dialogue
The resolution relating to the structure and function of the AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates program is being reviewed.