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IRS provides tax relief in wake of attacks
The Treasury Department and the IRS are offering initial administrative tax relief for individual and business taxpayers
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UNDER REVIEWGovernment fees and taxes on veterinary products and services
Government entities should consider the possible negative effects on human health, animal health and animal welfare that may result from fees or taxes…
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AVMA, others to clarify tax issues
The Executive Board approved the Legislative Advisory Committee's recommendation
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Veterinary wellness symposium in the works
Stress isn’t exclusive to the veterinary profession, but practitioners encounter plenty of taxing situations in their work
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Delivery of veterinary service by not-for-profit/tax-exempt organizations
The AVMA supports the worthwhile work of veterinary not-for-profit and tax-exempt clinics and hospitals, and believes they should comply with…
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Veterinarian remains a student of the legislative process
Dr. Sarah Babcock has provided expertise for Senate proceedings on international trade, nonprofit organizations, and tax reform as well
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Clinton signs law to help sellers of small businesses
Clinton signs law to help sellers of small businesses
AVMA headquarters externship
AVMA headquarters externships help students explore opportunities in organized veterinary medicine.
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Revised IRS audit guide for veterinary practices available
After two years of collaborative work between the Internal Revenue Service and the AVMA, a revised version of the Veterinary Audit
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AVMA and Mexican leadership to meet south of the border
In an effort to explore areas of common interest, the AVMA Executive Board has approved a meeting of the AVMA leadership with Mexican veterinary…
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Human drug shortages noted on new Web site
TAKE NOTICE Human drug shortages noted on new Web site When veterinarians find it hard to obtain an…
What can veterinarians do to make their practices more green ?
Greening your practice not only provides the satisfaction of helping preserve the environment for future generations; it can also help your bottom…
Veterinary technology program data
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) collects data on veterinary technology and nursing programs every year.…
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Competition or coexistence?
In the world of companion animal medicine, many private practitioners are worrying about competition from animal welfare organizations
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Board responds to legislative recommendations
The LAC assists the board in formulating AVMA policies and positions on federal legislative and regulatory issues.
FAQs
Questions and answers for veterinarians and their clients on veterinary medical topics related to animal health and welfare.
AVMA government relations student externships
The four-week program introduces veterinary students to public policy issues facing the profession and provides hands-on lobbying experience.
Why should I volunteer?
Benefits of volunteering with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
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Evolving relations in Colorado
The Colorado VMA recently created a task force to foster collaboration between private practitioners and animal welfare organizations.
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Higher debt, lower salaries a continuing concern for grads
The confluence of a weak economy and increasingly high cost to attend veterinary college—forcing most students to take out
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Voters send two veterinarians to Congress
Two veterinarians will be serving in the U.S. House of Representatives come Jan. 3.
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Calling on Capitol Hill
The AVMA Executive Board traveled to the Washington, D.C., area to hold its June meeting and advocate for the profession on Capitol Hill.
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Pet estate planning: preparing for your pet's future without you
Veterinarians can advise clients that there are ways to deal with the situation of not surviving their animals
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Send unused journals, textbooks, supplies on a trip abroad
If the shelves and cabinets, back rooms, and offices at your veterinary clinic are crammed with unused textbooks, journals
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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.