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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 voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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Veterinary students thrive at SAVMA Symposium in Tennessee
The 2024 Student AVMA Symposium, co-hosted by Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee, took place March 14-17 at the Knoxville…
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Veterinary students share research at scholars symposium
Budding veterinary scientists from around the world showcased their work during the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium this summer, hosted…
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Veterinary scholarships available for New Jersey students
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, in partnership with the Harold Wetterberg Foundation, is once again awarding scholarships to current or…
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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Zoetis Foundation, AVMF create scholarships for veterinary technician students
The application period is approaching for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation veterinary student scholarship program and is currently open for…
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Veterinary students with Arizona ties can apply for scholarships
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation continues to accept applications for several scholarships meant to attract new veterinarians to Arizona.
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AVMF awarding scholarships to New Jersey veterinary students
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), in partnership with the Harold Wetterberg Foundation, is once again awarding scholarships to…
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AVMF seeks applications for veterinary student scholarships, pharmacology grant proposals
The application period is approaching for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation veterinary student scholarship program and is currently open for…
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Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine
The AVMA recently hosted more than 30 young adults at a Chicago veterinary clinic for an immersive experience in animal medicine as part of the…
FAQs for international students
International SAVMA chapter members qualify for many benefits. Get answers to frequently asked questions SAVMA receives from international veterinary…
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Grants, student awards handed out by AVMF, partners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation announced the two recipients of pharmacology research…
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Donors increase aid to Tuskegee students
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, said donations increased substantially in 2021 as industry partners…
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Feds extend suspension of student loan payments
Federal authorities continued a suspension of monthly student loan payments, delaying those payments until at least May 1 and continuing to hold the…
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Chart of the Month: Does student debt influence career choices?
As educational debt continues to increase, AVMA economists are investigating how it impacts the profession. One key finding: student debt may be…
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Animal welfare contest puts students, veterinarians to the test
Participants evaluated the welfare of show chickens, cattle, shelter pets, and an octopus in an aquarium during the 22nd annual AVMA Animal Welfare…
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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,…
Tips for veterinary jobseekers
Get practical advice to help prepare you to find – and claim – your next dream job.
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Student, intern, resident authors win inaugural JAVMA, AJVR awards
The AVMA Journals recognized manuscript authors whose work was judged exceptional by the Associate Editor Board’s Awards Committee.
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USDA awards $3.2M in 2022 to support rural veterinary services
A project at Michigan State University to train veterinary students and practicing veterinarians in honeybee medicine was among 20 recipients of a…
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The backbone of veterinary technology for 50 years
This July, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The CVTEA accredits educational…
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An inside look at accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…
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Veterinary community stands with Ukraine
The AVMA and other veterinary organizations are helping Ukrainian veterinarians with financial and material support.
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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…