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AVMA podcasts named best in veterinary medicine
Have you listened to the two best podcasts about veterinary medicine? If you listen to the AVMA’s podcasts, then the answer is a resounding yes!
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Just one thing: Benchmarking your team’s turnover rate
A first step to optimizing retention is knowing your practice’s turnover rate and how it compares against industry benchmarks. Here's how you can…
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Just announced: Reduced rates for everyone at AVMA Convention
In order to make AVMA Convention 2024 more accessible to the whole veterinary community, we’re excited to announce we’ve dropped the cost of regular…
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Minnesota veterinarian will advise Congress as AVMA fellow
Dr. Michael Streitz will apply his veterinary skills and knowledge to help shape public policy as a full-time scientific advisor to a congressional…
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Student loan deadline approaching: What you need to know
The federal student loan repayment plan Pay As You Earn (PAYE) will sunset on July 1, 2024. For anyone not yet using PAYE but interested in it, that’s…
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Veterinary innovation and AVMA Convention 2024
AVMA Convention 2024 presents an opportunity to explore advancements in veterinary technology, with CE and other programming focused on the latest in…
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Just one thing: Leveraging the full veterinary technician skill set
Empowering veterinary technicians to use their full skill set requires a keen understanding of the breadth and depth of their education. Fortunately,…
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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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Free to all members: New AVMA economic report published
The 2024 AVMA Report on the Economic State of the Veterinary Profession provides valuable insights and benchmark data that can help you make the right…
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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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Comment now: Educational curriculum standards
The AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®) has proposed changes to its educational standard governing the curriculum for veterinary medical schools…
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Just one thing: Support practice health by reflecting on Q1
High production and productivity support veterinary practice health. Where can we start identifying opportunities to maximize these measures?
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A unique opportunity: Boost your animal welfare acumen
AVMA’s spring Animal Welfare Assessment Contest®—also known as AWJAC—will take place online Saturday-Sunday, April 20-21, 2024. AVMA members can sign…
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AVMA Convention: Earvin “Magic” Johnson is in the house
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will deliver the keynote address at AVMA…
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Live learning for your clients: Pets and mental health
AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson will help spread the word about the mental health benefits of pet ownership during a live social media event on March…
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Chart of the month: Connecting the cost of living and salary
The cost-of-living index is a rich data source to inform decisions about where we want to work and live. A new tool makes comparisons easy.
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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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Celebrating Women’s History Month and our amazing profession
During Women’s History Month, AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson is reflecting on the women who paved the way for so many colleagues in the veterinary…
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Curiosity can lead to discovery: Embracing neurodiversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams thoughtfully delves into the diversity of brain functions, highlighting the distinct benefits and…
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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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Pet food safety: Resources to keep patients and clients safe
Recalls of animal foods and treats can raise questions for animal owners. Here are resources that make it easier for you to provide answers for…
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Elevate your leadership style: New webinars on AVMA Axon
Build skills that will help you as a leader, mentor, colleague, and coach with a set of four new CE webinars in the AVMA Axon® learning library.
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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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Introducing: Your new and improved clinical studies registry
AVMA’s new Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry—formerly the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database—will help you connect clients with relevant clinical…