AVMA membership data 2017
View AVMA membership by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2017.
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
43rd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Sept. 25-28, Singapore
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Equine researchers, practitioners praised for achievements
The American Association of Equine Practitioners honored the 2018 recipients of several awards at its 64th Annual Convention, Dec. 1-4, 2018, in San…
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Incoming AAEP president born into the business
Dr. Berk spoke with JAVMA News about his background, his presidency plans, and the challenges ahead for the AAEP.
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In Puerto Rico, time measured before and after Maria
The wrath of Maria, one of the worst natural disasters to strike Puerto Rico, disrupted life on the island for months afterward.
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2018 elected AAAS fellows include veterinary faculty
Seven faculty at U.S. veterinary colleges are among 417 fellows chosen this past year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,…
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Homeward bound
House call veterinary practice may not be new to the profession but has been almost exclusively confined to equine and large animal practice.
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Spayathon for Puerto Rico
Spayathon for Puerto Rico is a high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter campaign addressing the U.S. commonwealth’s stray animal problem after Hurricane…
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AVMA teaches advocacy in symposium
Professional advocates taught veterinary leaders how to work with people in power and spread their message to the public.
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'We do one thing, and one thing only'
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Spay/Neuter Alliance is working to reduce the number of unwanted animals by
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.
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Fix by Five campaign aims to reduce cat overpopulation
The conventional wisdom is that cats should be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age. The Fix by Five campaign challenges that assumption, aiming to…
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One man's wheelchairs have kept thousands of disabled pets moving
During the 1960s, Dr. Lincoln Parkes started building wheelchairs for disabled animals who otherwise would have been euthanized. Now 91, the founder…
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AVMA goes global
Veterinarians from around the world, including AVMA members and leaders, and veterinary students gathered to participate in continuing education…
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3 AVMA award recipients announced
Three people who have made important contributions to animal welfare, human-animal interaction, and veterinary medicine will be honored together at…
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New York becomes first state to outlaw cat declawing
Over the objections of many in the veterinary community, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on July 22 making the Empire State the first…