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New phase of DEI learning: Earn CE while advancing diversity
Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession can now earn continuing education credit for the learning modules…
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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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Workplace wellbeing: Making strides in our profession
There has been promising progress in our work to improve mental health and wellbeing among our veterinary teams. The AVMA is committed to providing…
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Two new resources support equine veterinary practices
Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.
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Registration is open! Join us in Austin for AVMA Convention 2024
Registration is open for AVMA Convention 2024, happening June 21-25 in Austin, Texas. Save $100—plus get the best rates on hotel and travel—when you…
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Chart of the month: Job satisfaction rises for veterinarians
Things may be better than previously believed when it comes to veterinarians’ career satisfaction and intention to leave the profession. As today’s…
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Take a deep dive into workplace wellbeing: Level 2 now on Axon
Learn new strategies and steps to bring your veterinary organization to the next level of workplace wellbeing. The CE certificate “Workplace Wellbeing…
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Participation deadlines extended for two research studies
The deadlines to participate in two ongoing studies have been extended to January 23. One study focuses on veterinary burnout and the other on…
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Need CE? Check out the popular webinars of 2023
See what your colleagues are learning about. Here are some of this year's most-watched courses in the veterinary CE library on AVMA Axon®.
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Clinical trial offers workshops to reduce burnout
Calling all independent practice leaders: If you’re looking for successful strategies to combat team burnout, an ongoing clinical trial sponsored by…
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President’s Column: To lead or not to lead?
The veterinary profession needs leaders, and the AVMA is here to help you continue building your leadership skills.
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Share the knowledge. Share the fun.
The AVMA Convention planners are accepting abstracts through September 29, 2023, for continuing education (CE) sessions to be presented at next…
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President's Column: Mentoring our next generation of veterinarians
As veterinarians, we can all identify people who have influenced us professionally.
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Chart of the Month: How to boost retention
When we asked associate veterinarians whether they would remain at their current organization for the next five years, 64% said they were likely to do…
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President’s Column: Building on our success and ensuring a bright future
AVMA's 2023-2024 president, Dr. Rena Carlson, embraces the honor, privilege—and responsibility—of her new position.
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Chart of the Month: What’s in your benefits package?
Knowing what benefits other veterinarians are receiving can help us appreciate what’s possible, both as employees and employers.
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Dive into dermatology with JAVMA supplemental issue
A new JAVMA supplemental issue promises to help clinicians succeed when handling everyday dermatologic challenges, in a wide variety of species.
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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…
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Prevent and manage conflict with new reputation resources
Healthy relationships and communication with clients are crucial to patient care and to the wellbeing of veterinary team members. Working…
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World Veterinary Day celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
The AVMA is proud to join the World Veterinary Association in celebrating the 2023 theme of World Veterinary Day: promoting diversity, equity, and…
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President's column: Helping the veterinary profession combat cyberbullying
The AVMA’s reputation management toolkit is now available to all veterinary team members—whether or not you are a veterinarian or an AVMA…
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Become a wellbeing educator: New training dates added
Pop quiz: How can you gain new skills, create a path to becoming a peer trainer, give back to our profession, and support the wellbeing of both…
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Get the latest data to inform your decisionmaking
Recently published and free to all AVMA members, the 2023 AVMA State of the Profession report provides detailed data and insights on the major trends…
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What is psychological safety?
Research shows that psychologically safe workplaces contribute to greater wellbeing, better team performance, and improved patient outcomes in…
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New tools help the profession combat cyberbullying
Now available to the entire veterinary profession, AVMA’s reputation management toolkit offers resources to help manage your online reputation and…