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COVID-19: Answering the call together
Your national association is working around the clock to develop guidance, resources, and information to support the veterinary community in these…
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COVID-19: Resources for shelters, food animal veterinarians
Two new AVMA resources provide practical guidance for animal shelter personnel and food animal veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Veterinarians as COVID-19 vaccinators: What you need to know
The federal government's plans to expand the pool of qualified personnel eligible to administer vaccines will include veterinarians and veterinary…
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Breaking news: Federal VCPR rules
The FDA has temporarily suspended enforcement of a portion of the federal VCPR requirements to facilitate veterinary telemedicine during the COVID-19…
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A year filled with challenge and opportunity
It's been quite a year on all fronts. While much of our recent time and effort has focused on COVID-19, we've accomplished a great deal together on…
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Solving today’s workforce challenges to ensure a bright future
Veterinary workforce issues didn’t start with the pandemic, but COVID’s disruption added to them, and the resulting burdens have put unnecessary…
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Grants available to support rural veterinary practice
Applications are due April 16, 2021, for a federal grant program that provides funds to support rural veterinary services and relieve veterinarian…
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Understanding and addressing veterinary workforce challenges
There are many questions circulating about the economics of veterinary practices, stress on the veterinary workforce, and veterinary teams’ wellbeing…
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Rising to the challenge while living our Oath
With another extraordinary year drawing to a close, veterinary professionals everywhere continue to do exemplary work to serve patients, clients,…
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Arce elected AVMA president-elect, Faeh vice president
The AVMA House of Delegates' first-ever virtual meeting went off without a hitch and addressed some of veterinary medicine's most pressing issues.
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Enhancing collaboration with our overseas veterinary partners
International relationships give the AVMA an even stronger voice as we advocate in the United States and around the world for the importance of…
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Profession gathers for first-ever virtual Veterinary Leadership Conference
The 2021 Veterinary Leadership Conference drew more than 600 attendees for CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking. Here’s what…
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Capitol Hill briefing raises One Health awareness
More than 100 Capitol Hill lawmakers and staff attended an AVMA-hosted educational briefing on a new biosafety facility that will study important…
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Look what we’ve accomplished together
Together, AVMA members stepped up in 2020 to support those we serve and each other. The 2020 AVMA Annual Report highlights our collective…
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President’s Column: Solutions that shape success
Increasing your awareness of current market conditions can do wonders for your short- and long-term business strategy. One of the best ways to do that…
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Reflecting on another remarkable year…
In his final President’s Column, Dr. José Arce celebrates the highlights of his year as AVMA president - and celebrates the accomplishments of the…
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Dr. José Arce takes helm as AVMA president
Dr. José Arce became the AVMA's new president this past weekend, saying he aims "to be a strong leader who represents our members, advocates for our…
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Like Legos, we’re building great things together
AVMA's new president, Dr. Doug Kratt, used Legos as a metaphor for our profession: They are versatile, integrate well with Legos of different shapes,…
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President’s column: Advancing telehealth to enhance and expand patient care
Telehealth, used appropriately, can help make practicing veterinary medicine easier and more efficient. That's why the AVMA is a lead partner in the…
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Why I love the Veterinary Leadership Conference
Join AVMA President Dr. Jose' Arce and other colleagues January 6-9, 2022, at the Veterinary Leadership Conference. "Every time I attend VLC—and I’ve…
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Building on our successes to achieve an even brighter future
Hola and hello. I am honored and humbled to serve as your new AVMA president, and committed to continuing our great work in conjunction with our…
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AVMA membership hits record 96,500
Read highlights from the AVMA Board’s recent November meeting.
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Members named to veterinary DEI commission
AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the members of the newly formed Commission for a Diverse,…