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Helping children cope with surgery
When three-year-old Sammy Hoover left a hospital in Georgia after a surgery, he had a companion with him—a stuffed animal puppy.
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Scope of medical laser safety standard broadened
Lasers are being used more frequently than ever in veterinary medicine for declawing, spay-and-neuter surgery, tumor removal, oral and ear surgery,…
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Oct. 12-15, 2022
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons held its annual surgery summit from Oct. 12-15 in Portland, Oregon. The ACVS presented awards and seated…
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Veterinarians practicing aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians in the U.S. care for animals and protect public health, diagnosing disease, performing surgery, evaluating and…
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In Short - March 1, 2022
The FDA has approved drugs for pain in cats from osteoarthritis and surgery; Maddie’s pet challenge has been awarded a $7.4M grant, and the Auxiliary…
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Education council schedules site visits
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to five colleges or schools of veterinary medicine
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May joins the staff at the AVMA
Dr. Kimberly May has moved to the Midwest to join the staff of the AVMA Communications Division as medical/science writer.
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Firm’s ‘anticompetitive acquisition’ of veterinary clinics prompts FTC actions
Federal authorities are making a private equity firm divest veterinary clinics in six locations to complete its proposed acquisition of two…
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UGA taps Allen as dean
Dr. Sheila W. Allen recently stepped up to the role of dean at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Association of Avian Veterinarians - Jan. 15, 2022
ExoticsCon 2021, held Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2021
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American Association of Feline Practitioners - Feb. 1, 2022
Hybrid in-person and virtual annual conference, Phoenix, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2021
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Phi Zeta presents research awards for 2022
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented the 2022 Research Manuscript Awards to Drs. Emily Binversie,…
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ACLAM posts public statements online
Veterinarians and others who oversee the care and use of laboratory animals can look to the public statements
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Urogenital health: Don’t miss this special JAVMA supplemental issue
JAVMA’s latest supplemental issue delivers clinically important research on urinary and reproductive health to help clinicians provide the best…
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In Memory – Aug 4, 2022
Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, Aug 4, 2022
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The backbone of veterinary technology for 50 years
This July, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The CVTEA accredits educational…
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In Short - Jan. 15, 2022
Cornell receives $30 million toward its Canine Health Center and a survey delves into veterinarians' understanding and practice of oncology around the…
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Penn's veterinary school receives $10 million gift
The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine recently received a $10 million gift from Vernon and Shirley Hill
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Chronic renal disease this year's topic for new AAFP annual grant
Chronic renal disease this year's topic for new AAFP annual grant Research funding by the American…
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Sprayberry, Dajka join AVMA staff
posted February 15, 2005 Sprayberry, Publications Dr. Kim A. Sprayberry aspired to become an equine veterinarian from the time she was a…
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North Carolina State receives $20 million toward new hospital
North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine recently received a $20 million gift to help establish a new veterinary hospital
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists - Jan. 15, 2022
Annual meeting, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2021, Indianapolis
Jennifer Quammen, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Quammen has been a veterinary leader for many years. She has worked as a veterinary technician, associate veterinarian, medical director,…
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American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners – July 30, 2022
The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners presented awards at its annual meeting on July 30 in Philadelphia.