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Federal spending bill has good news for veterinarians
Congress passed a year-end spending package with good news for veterinarians across the profession.
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Relief practice not just a temporary gig
Relief practice predates the gig economy and is a mainstay in veterinary medicine. According to AVMA data, relief veterinarians make up the largest…
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Tips for relief veterinarians
Dr. Cindy E. Trice, relief veterinarian and founder of Relief Rover, an online community for relief veterinarians, gave a talk at AVMA Convention 2019…
SAVMA Awards, Competitions and Scholarships
View awards, grants and scholarship applications to apply for funding as a student veterinarian!
Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs
Devoting part or all of your career to public service, non-profit work, or rural practice can be a strategy to manage student debt.
AVMA membership frequently asked questions
Membership topics include: How to join, renew, get dues reduction or exemption, qualify for insurance renewal; cost of membership; payment and group…
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Hunting for detection dogs as demand spikes
Scent detection dogs are in high demand as governments and companies find more uses for canine noses and compete for the same litters. A few groups…
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Non-profit helps employees repay veterinary student loans
Some veterinary employers are beginning to offer student loan repayment help as an employee benefit.
Advocating for veterinary small businesses
The AVMA supports a business environment that allows veterinarians to thrive in rewarding and financially sustainable careers. We advocate for…
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What you need to know
Have you considered using Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a strategy to pay down your student debt? It’s a federal program that provides…
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Q&A: Taxes, debt, CWD on Abraham's agenda
Rep. Ralph Abraham has been a veterinarian, physician, and lieutenant in a National Guard airborne division.
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Q&A: Congressman Ted Yoho's veterinary past influences his politics
Rep. Ted Yoho (Florida '83), a Republican, was first elected in 2012 to Florida's 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses
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Q&A: As partisan storms rage, congressman tacks toward the center
As a moderate Democrat in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kurt Schrader is a rarity in a Congress riven by partisan passions.
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Two USDA agencies to leave DC for Kansas City
Department of Agriculture leaders plan to relocate the bulk of two agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City region.
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Advocacy program brings lawmakers, veterinarians together
The AVMA Ambassador Program is intended to complement the AVMA’s efforts in Washington, D.C., by bringing members to the front lines of advocacy…
Making PSLF work for you
Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives debt on eligible student loans for veterinarians and others who work 10 or more years in public service or…
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Internal Revenue Service clarifies deductions rules for veterinary practices
Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service issued final rules implementing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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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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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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USDA awards $7M for loan repayment to address shortage areas
The Department of Agriculture announced in late November that 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will receive educational loan assistance…
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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2010 is time to take a second look at health savings accounts
Higher maximum contributions for 2010 mean health savings accounts offer greater tax benefits than ever before.
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Charities see downside of probable estate tax changes
Alterations to the federal estate tax are coming, but the nature and timing of the changes are still up in the air.
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AVMA electronic newsletters offer a wealth of material
Publications on a range of subjects are now available to the general membership