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Nominations open for 2022 AVMA awards
The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
U.S. veterinarians 2020
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary employment statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.…
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AVMA presents research awards for 2021
Four veterinarians were recognized with 2021 AVMA Excellence Awards for contributions to research. The awards were presented during the National…
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American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation welcomed 20 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held…
2020 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
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Phi Zeta presents 2021 research awards
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented the 2021 Research Manuscript Awards.
2021 AVMA Excellence Awards recipients
AVMA awards recognize veterinarians who advance veterinary medicine, and who show exemplary concern for the welfare and humane treatment of animals. …
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Taking the chronic out of enteropathies
Veterinarians have many tools in their toolbox to treat chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats, particularly nutritional management, and a new…
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When adopting a dog, staying within US a safer option, expert says
An expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s important for veterinarians to help clients understand the risks for…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
See some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 42 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held remotely on Oct. 14,…
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New listings in AVMA Animal Health Studies Database
Below are some of the new listings of veterinary clinical studies in the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database.
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Military to track combat injuries in working dogs
A military spending bill passed by Congress at the start of the new year includes provisions that will improve the health and welfare of military…
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AVMA Animal Health Studies Database reaches 5 years, 500 listings
This June, the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database is marking the fifth anniversary of its launch. The AAHSD also recently surpassed 500 listings of…
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Help recognize excellence across veterinary medicine
If you know someone who is doing amazing things for our profession, consider nominating them for an AVMA Excellence Award as a way to honor and thank…
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Teller wins historic AVMA election
Dr. Lori Teller, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, won the race for 2021-22 AVMA president-elect on July 30 during a vote by the AVMA House of…
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Meet the winners of AVMA excellence awards
Over a dozen veterinarians, animal health professionals and animal lovers have won 2021 AVMA Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards for their…
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Build a healthier workplace: New CE program teaches you how
The Brave Space Certificate Program on AVMA Axon empowers all veterinary professionals to turn our workplaces into safe, healthy, inclusive…
Veterinary specialists 2020
View U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations as of December 2020.
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Veterinarians still warming up to telemedicine
Surveys suggest the surge in virtual visits and other forms of veterinary telehealth is temporary and will likely diminish after the SARS-CoV-2…
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Veterinarians’ smartphones, tablets contaminated with staphylococci
Most of the staphylococci found on these devices were likely of human origin, suggesting contamination was more likely originating from staff members…
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Read recent news articles about happenings across the veterinary community, written by the AVMA News team.
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Sessions focus on improving workplaces, leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups
Challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the veterinary profession as it implements systemic change around diversity, equity, and inclusion. A host…
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Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college
An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental…