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A tip of the hat to veterinary graduates and students
In a world that has presented its share of challenges and uncertainty of late, we can confidently say that the future of our profession is in good…
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Veterinary students visit Capitol Hill as part of AVMA Fly-In
The annual AVMA Legislative Fly-In brings veterinary students to Washington to introduce them to the legislative process.
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Chart of the Month: Good news on student debt
The debt burdens of new graduates have been going down for a few years, setting new veterinarians up for stronger financial futures.
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Student access to journal, human-animal bond top Board of Directors meeting actions
By: Dr. Michael Whitehair, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Michael Topper, AVMA President; Dr. Douglas Kratt, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet…
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Externships and stipends available through AVMA
Deadline to apply: Jan. 19 Veterinary students have until Jan. 19 to apply for two unique externship programs available through the AVMA. Each year,…
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Animal welfare contest draws record attendance; Meet the winners
Kudos to more than 260 participants in the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, who spent a November weekend honing their animal welfare knowledge…
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Chart of the month: More new grads entering full-time employment
If recent data trends are any indication, we can expect record numbers of new veterinary school graduates looking to enter full-time employment this…
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Board meeting update: AVMA growth, focus on member value and exciting plans ahead
By: Dr. Gary Brown, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. John de Jong, AVMA President; Dr. Sandra Faeh, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet Donlin,…
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Protecting animal welfare: Empowering our next generation
One of AVMA’s most important responsibilities is to help the next generation of veterinarians make informed decisions that protect and enhance animal…
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Ready for a challenge? Test your animal welfare knowledge
The AVMA’s Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® is a rare opportunity to work through the complexities of assessing animal welfare. Travel stipends are…
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Spread the word: Help welcome the Class of 2021
Celebrate the accomplishments of our newest colleagues at a virtual ceremony on May 15, featuring renowned author Cheryl Strayed as guest speaker.
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New volunteer leaders elected at 2018 AVMA Convention
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) elected several new volunteer leaders during the 2018 AVMA Convention, including Dr. Grace Bransford as AVMA’s new…
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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Chart of the Month: New veterinarians prioritize mentorship
We often talk about the need to mentor new veterinarians. As it turns out, there’s research data to demonstrate both the value and the potential…