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Coronavirus emergency law gives paid leave
A new federal law expands the existing paid family medical and leave program from its current form and gives paid sick leave to workers who did not…
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Veterinarians: quiet contributors to nation's policy
Food safety, small-business tax relief, and animal well-being during air travel. The AVMA has had something to say to Congress on all these issues.
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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Workforce shortages, drug availability among AVMA legislative priorities
The AVMA's legislative agenda for the 112th Congress has expanded to include initiatives ranging from the availability of antimicrobials
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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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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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Discovery may lead to new rabies vaccines
Researchers have reportedly found a way to prevent the rabies virus from shutting down vital defense responses in the immune system.
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Push to address student debt, veterinary shortages is renewed
With sustained advocacy from the AVMA, Congress has reintroduced legislation that would help address student debt and rural veterinary shortages.
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Major retrovirus study awarded $8.6 million
Experts at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Retrovirus Research are investigating retroviral forms of cancer in a…
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Congress passes COVID-19 legislation
A package of measures intended to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 emergency has been approved by Congress and awaits the president's signature.
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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Idaho VMA, Idaho Humane Society sign accord
The Idaho Humane Society will begin limiting many of its veterinary services for the general public to only lower-income pet owners
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2014
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2014.
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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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Practice, supplier consolidations continue apace
Twenty-five percent of veterinary practices, representing half of all veterinary visits, will be corporately owned in five years, according to a…
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Veterinary practice mergers: the new way of doing business?
Veterinary practice mergers: the new way of doing business?
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Alleviating veterinary shortages: Efforts reintroduced in Senate
The VMLRP Enhancement Act would enable more veterinarians to receive student loan relief, and help increase access to rural veterinary care.
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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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Need, fairness debated in nonprofit roles
Humane societies argue that limiting who can receive veterinary services from nonprofits risks hurting pets of families unable to pay
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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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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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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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$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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Growing demands raise doubts about APHIS' emergency response capability
finds government's animal health infrastructure in decline as risks growDespite
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Increasing efficiency, salaries can help practices retain employees
To help mitigate employee attrition and increase retention, Frederic Ouedraogo, PhD, an AVMA senior economist and associate director in the Veterinary…