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Richardson, others recognized for contributions
Michigan veterinarian Dr. John H. Richardson received the AAHA's highest
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AVMA seeks nominations for 2004 awards
Awards recognize contributions to veterinary organizations, animal welfare, research, and public health
How to be a leader in your community
Serving the public in some way can be a great way to give back to your community. Not only is this an honorable thing to do for your community, it's a…
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Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Families with multiple generations of veterinarians have a unique perspective of the profession.
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Future Leaders focus on career transitions, wellness
The AVMA Future Leaders Program focused on the theme of career transitions. Next year's class will explore the topic of wellness
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The toll it takes to earn a veterinary degree
Veterinary colleges say that while their current health and wellness programs are doing some good, they have substantial room for improvement
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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
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AAEP looking for evidence-based solutions
The American Association of Equine Practitioners may not have all the answers, but its members have been attempting to learn more about the issues…
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Free webinar on surviving the school-to-practice transition
Transitioning from veterinary school to practice is exciting, but it can also be scary and confusing.
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Avoiding the slippery slope of unethical behavior
The American Association of Equine Practitioners addressed the topic of ethics head-on at its annual convention this past December in Orlando, FL.
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The hidden curriculum
Every veterinarian knows there’s much more to the job than being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, and perform surgery.
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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People to people
Veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff looking to bone up on how to treat backyard chickens or honeybees,…
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Study looks at how veterinarians cope with patient death
A study has looked at the stated thoughts and reactions of veterinarians who work in shelters and spay-neuter clinics
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Clinic devises a novel approach to employees' child care conundrum
An all-female staff at a mixed animal practice in rural Texas had a problem.
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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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How to integrate a veterinary assistant into the health care team
A recent AVMA webinar led by Janet McConnell, a certified veterinary technician, focused on how to integrate a veterinary assistant into a veterinary…
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Access to lethal means looked at to lower veterinary suicide rate
Researchers say changes needed to prevent diversion of euthanasia drug
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Pandemic takes global toll on profession
Dr. Carol Liew, a veterinarian in Singapore, described the COVID-19 pandemic as turning the world upside down, “posing one of the greatest challenges…
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Waking up to fatigue in the veterinary clinic
Veterinary staff members may be tired after a demanding shift in the clinic, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet there appears to be…
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Project supports food animal veterinarians in Texas, New Mexico
Texas A&M University AgriLife faculty members are laying the groundwork for a network of rural veterinarians to provide education and assistance to…
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Members named to veterinary DEI commission
AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the members of the newly formed Commission for a Diverse,…
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SAVMA president to elevate other voices
Hidayah Martinez-Jaka spoke with JAVMA News about her plans for her year as Student AVMA president, being a part of the most diverse SAVMA Executive…
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Ableism in veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack…