Monthly Archive: August 2019
Animal welfare competition: Test your skills
Attention AVMA members, veterinary students, undergraduates, and graduate students: You’re invited to take part in a unique and interactive learning experience, AVMA’s Animal Welfare Assessment Contest®. The event will take place November 22-24 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins,…
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New syllabus tool supports animal welfare education
Ensuring animals’ good welfare is a critical part of the work we all do as veterinarians, and that makes it an important focus for veterinary education. A new AVMA tool will make it easier for educators to bring animal welfare…
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Your 2018 AVMA annual report is here
The 2018 AVMA annual report offers a glimpse into how the AVMA works every day to support members and enhance the practice of veterinary medicine. This year’s annual report highlights some of the association’s key achievements in implementing our strategic…
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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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