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Saving box turtles, all in a dog’s day of work
Veterinarians, veterinary students, a special pack of Boykin Spaniels, and the dogs’ owner have been working in Illinois and Tennessee to study and…
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Space 2002: the odyssey unfolds in Nashville
A special tribute to veterinarians' involvement in the space program is in store for attendees at the AVMA Annual Convention
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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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1955 - 1965
Antibiotics were a “wonder drug,” veterinarians were becoming more specialized, and the U.S. was shifting from the Atomic Age to the Space Age.
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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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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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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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AVMF, AVMA award inaugural veterans scholarships
Last year, in honor of the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson's signing of the National Defense Act of 1916 and the creation of a…
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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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Moving beyond unintentional intolerance
Several years ago, Steve L. Robbins, PhD, coined the term "unintentional intolerance" to define biases of which people are unaware. Dr. Robbins was…
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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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Women veterinarians invite award nominations
Women veterinarians invite award nominations
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Australia recovers from Black Summer of wildfires
The Australian government created a special commission to identify ways to avoid a repeat of the 2019-20 fire season that burned more than 46 million…
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Veterinary technicians now have 12 specialties
The Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians is the latest specialty academy to be recognized by the National Association of Veterinary…
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Golden anniversary for AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges launched its 50th anniversary celebration during its Annual Conference
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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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Winn Feline Foundation calls for grant proposals
The Winn Feline Foundation, a nonprofit organization is accepting applications for 2004 grants
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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.
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FFA announces winner of award in veterinary science
The National FFA Organization, formerly the Future Farmers of America, announced Oct. 27 that Katrina Siems of California won the 2017 National…
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AVMA apprises AAVSB of its concerns over draft model practice act, urges collaboration
AVMA apprises AAVSB of its concerns over draft model practice act, urges collaboration With the emergence of
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Weeklong celebration for veterinary technicians
National Veterinary Technician Week will be celebrated Oct. 16-22 this year with the theme “Veterinary Nursing in Action.”
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Spate of construction happening at CSU
Colorado State University has plans within the next five years to spend up to $175 million on multiple facilities for the veterinary college
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Your turn to comment on veterinary accreditation provisions
Help reshape the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
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Veterinary technicians add specialty in diagnostic imaging
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America announced the 16th specialty academy for veterinary technicians, the Academy of…