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Valuing veterinary technicians in practice
Two speakers at AVMA Virtual Convention 2020 gave tips and advice for how to value and properly utilize credentialed veterinary technicians within a…
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NAVTA's Veterinary Nurse Initiative a work in progress
Although the Veterinary Nurse Initiative has seen little state legislative progress, it has made strides in other areas.
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AVMF charitable fund opens to all AVMA members
Among those who have been served through the VCCF are military veterans; seniors living on a fixed income; low-income earners or those experiencing…
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AVMA develops plan for combating sexual harassment in profession
A plan, developed by the AVMA Board of Directors at the request of the AVMA House of Delegates, outlines how the Association will help the veterinary…
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Culture shift needed to enhance veterinary well-being
Summit explores individual, group efforts to achieve this shift, as well as suicide prevention
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Report identifies antimicrobial-resistant pathogens impacting animal health
A new report on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and their impact on animal health is now available for AVMA members to download.
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New specialty proposed: Nephrology and urology
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties is seeking comments through July 6, 2020, on a proposal to recognize a new veterinary specialty for…
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Nominations open for 2021 AVMA awards
The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and nonveterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare.
Task force recommends solutions for technician utilization
To improve utilization of veterinary technicians, an AVMA task force has identified potential solutions in the areas of education, licensing and…
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COVID-19 stimulus package signed into law
A sweeping COVID-19 relief package was approved by Congress and signed by the president Friday. Here are key provisions that matter to veterinary…
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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.