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Auxiliary tables dissolution, installs male president
The Auxiliary to the AVMA deliberated over its future and welcomed its first male president during the AVMA Annual Convention in San Diego.
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Florida veterinarian ousts 12-term GOP congressman
Large animal practitioner Dr. Ted Yoho shocked the political establishment in August with an upset victory in the GOP primary election in
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Board approves funding for pathogen surveillance system, gives nod to HOD membership for zoo, wildlife veterinarians
At its June meeting, the second to last before the AVMA House of Delegates convenes this month in Salt Lake City, the AVMA Executive Board approved
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Congress considers minor use/minor species bill
Congress considers minor use/minor species bill The House of Representatives will once again consider legislation…
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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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Trust connects members with medical, other insurance
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust is connecting thousands of AVMA members with major medical coverage and other insurance products
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Summary of actions; voting results
On July 21, the House of Delegates voted on three resolutions.
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Candidates declare for two Association top spots in 2001
Outgoing AVMA Executive Board member Dr. Joe M. Howell has declared his candidacy for president-elect of the AVMA in 2001,
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Improvements made to HSAs
Health Savings Accounts are considered by many to be the future of consumer-driven health care, as illustrated by recent changes and proposed…
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A voice for veterinarians in the U.S. House
Dr. Kurt Schrader of Canby, Ore., will be the only veterinarian in the U.S. House of Representatives when he takes office next year.
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Health care reform brings new options
Affordable health care is an issue that transcends profession, gender, economic status and age
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AVMA Answers
Q: Excitement is building for the AVMA's first convention in Hawaii, July 15-19, 2006 in Honolulu.
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
These resources are priceless to foreign veterinarians, students in need
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Cities banning retail sale of dogs, cats
A small but growing number of cities are banning the sale of dogs and cats at retail pet stores.
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Association recognizes recipients of AVMA Excellence Awards 2021
Among the recipients of the 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards are Dr. Jason Coe, Dr. Jeff Boehm, Valerie Fenstermaker, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Dr. Jonna…
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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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Computers--learning from loss
How do you protect the valuable data housed within your computers?
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Horse slaughter for human consumption faces hurdles
Decisions are expected in the near future regarding the slaughter of horses for human consumption in the United States
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
consider donating unused textbooks, journals, instruments, and supplies to veterinarians and students who need them in foreign countries.
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Peer-managed health insurance provides advantages
Veterinarians make hundreds of decisions every day—care decisions for patients, business decisions for the practice, and personal decisions about…
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Senate Committee Focuses on Extremist Groups
On May 18, the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works held a hearing intended to address concerns regarding
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Veterinarian on top of the world after achieving life goal
Dr. Lance S. Fox has the honor of being one of only a few thousand who have looked down from a 10,000-foot precipice off the side of Mount Everest and…
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Disability can strike early in a career
Many young professionals place their financial futures in jeopardy because they underestimate their true risk of becoming disabled.
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School debt, animal research among legislative concerns
The AVMA will support a bill that would allow individuals who accepted student loans from private banks to discharge those debts through bankruptcy.