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Thanks for a great AVMA Convention 2019!
Thank you to the more than 8,000 attendees, exhibitors, educators, and others who made AVMA Convention 2019 a monumental success. It was great to see so many colleagues and team members come together to learn, grow, and have fun! If…
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Kudos to AVMA Excellence Awards winners
Congratulations to eight veterinarians and advocates for veterinary medicine who earned recognition during the AVMA Convention for their accomplishments and service to the veterinary profession. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating these honorees, who were presented AVMA Excellence Awards…
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New volunteer leaders elected at 2019 AVMA Convention
Dr. Doug Kratt is new president-elect; Drs. Faeh and Arce announce candidacies The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) elected new volunteer leaders during the 2019 AVMA Convention, including Dr. Doug Kratt as the AVMA’s new president-elect. As the 2019-2020 president-elect,…
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Meet your new AVMA president, Dr. John Howe
Dr. John Howe assumed his role as AVMA president this weekend at the AVMA Convention in Washington, D.C., saying he will focus on improving communication among AVMA members, the association, and the general public. “We must continue communicating to our…
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Revised policy urges client discussions about pet insurance
Pet health insurance can help defray pet owners’ cost of veterinary care, empowering them to provide a higher level of medical care for their companions. This is why the AVMA has long endorsed the concept of pet insurance as a…
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Reflecting on a remarkable year
Progress for our members and the veterinary profession President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong It’s been a very good year, and I couldn’t be more proud of all that the AVMA has accomplished on behalf of our members. As I…
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What you need to know
Have you considered using Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a strategy to pay down your student debt? It’s a federal program that provides tax-free loan forgiveness to veterinarians and others who work in public service jobs. A new AVMA…
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New practice resource simplifies antimicrobial stewardship
Stewardship checklist available to all AVMA members Are you ready to step up your practice’s efforts to support good antimicrobial stewardship? A new tool created by AVMA’s volunteer committee members and staff streamlines the development and implementation of an effective…
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Awards honor four researchers for top-level achievement
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating four veterinarians whose outstanding research work and expertise have earned them recognition as recipients of the AVMA’s 2019 Excellence in Research Awards. The awards were presented on Saturday during the National Veterinary Scholars…
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Nine CE webinars added to AVMA Axon
Veterinary learners and leaders will be excited to hear we’ve recently added nine webinars to our continuing education (CE) course catalog on AVMA Axon. This brings the Axon digital library to more than 30 on-demand courses. The new additions cover…
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