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AVMA Board chair addresses challenges to VCPR, advocacy efforts
Dr. Charles Lemme was elected chair of the AVMA Board of Directors this past July during AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver. About halfway through his…
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AVMA launches Personal Financial Planning Tool
Members of the AVMA and Student AVMA who want to build a personal budget can now turn to the new AVMA Personal Financial Planning Tool.
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In Short
Scientists find a dog aggression–gut microbe link, Airvet and VSG partner together on telemedicine, and more
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Racetrack safety regulations submitted for federal review
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority formally submitted draft regulations on racetrack safety to the Federal Trade Commission on Dec. 6,…
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Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill
More than 140 veterinary professionals and veterinary students were on Capitol Hill as part of the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in this February,…
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Education Department issues loan forgiveness for certain borrowers, extends recertification deadline
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced on February 21 that it will forgive $1.2 billion in loans for nearly 153,000 eligible borrowers. In…
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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.
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Congress looking to increase cost of student loans
Gina Luke, an assistant director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., warns of potential cuts to federal student aid…
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$2 million scholarship program announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently had lots of news to share about its new and ongoing initiatives.
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Salaries, debt for new graduates continue to increase
The latest figures on salaries and debt for the Class of 2018 show increases in both categories.
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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing
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Artificial intelligence & veterinary medicine
More than a century ago, the automobile ushered in a new age that fundamentally remade the practice of veterinary medicine. Will artificial…
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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.
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The profit margin
Starting July 1, the Department of Education is requiring that degree-granting for-profits prepare students for “gainful employment in a recognized…
Personal Financial Planning Tool: FAQ
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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11 technologies veterinary practices can adopt today
New devices and software promise to help enhance patient care and monitoring, ease workloads, improve workflows, meet or exceed client expectations,…