Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
Veterinary specialists in the U.S. 2022
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Veterinary specialists 2021
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Veterinary specialists in the U.S.
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Veterinary specialists 2020
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AVMA membership data 2020
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Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
Veterinary specialists 2017
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AVMA membership data 2017
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Melanie Marsden, DVM
Dr. Melanie Marsden, District 9 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors, is a naive of South Dakota and owner of a small-animal/exotic practice in…
AVMA membership data 2016
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Veterinary specialists 2016
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AVMA membership data 2015
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Veterinary specialists 2015
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Veterinary specialists 2014
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Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
Veterinary specialists 2013
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What do board-certified veterinary specialists do?
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine, and has passed an…
Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
What do veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants do, and what education and experience are needed?
AVMA membership data 2019
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AVMA membership data 2018
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Veterinary specialists 2019
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Veterinary specialists 2018
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