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Drs. Mary Ergen and Robert Knapp elected to AVMA Board of Directors
Drs. Mary Ergen and Robert Knapp have been elected to the AVMA Board of Directors. Both will join the Board in August and serve six-year terms. Ergen, a small-animal practitioner from Goodlettsville, Tenn., will serve District 3 on the Board,…
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February webinars: Strengthen your team and reputation
As veterinarians, we rely on many different tools and resources to help us succeed as doctors and professionals. But when these tools aren’t used to their fullest advantage, unnecessary challenges can emerge. This month you’ll have the opportunity to learn…
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Online career fair set for March 7
Are you ready to make a career change or curious what new job opportunities might be available? Let the AVMA Veterinary Career Center make it easy for you. Register to attend our virtual career fair on March 7, and you’ll…
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Farm bill delivers victory for veterinary medicine
The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal disease outbreaks. The AVMA worked with animal agriculture groups to make sure these programs were in the…
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Enhancing utilization of veterinary technicians highlights House of Delegates meeting
Members of the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) helped usher in an exciting start to the new year during their meeting last week in Chicago. It was a great way to start 2019, as the AVMA builds on what was a…
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AVMA and AVMF strengthen support for veterinarians and those they serve
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) has played an important role in the veterinary profession for more than 55 years, supporting research, education, advocacy, animal welfare and disaster relief programs. Now, a new formation of the AVMF Board of Directors…
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Help us put the “we” in wellbeing
Veterinary wellbeing is a shared responsibility. Individuals, practice teams and owners, and organizations such as the AVMA all have important roles to improve and optimize wellbeing for everyone in our profession. The AVMA, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)…
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Resolve to share New Year’s resolutions with pet owners
You’ve made resolutions for yourself and your business to support personal wellbeing and practice success in the coming year. Now spread the love and help your clients commit to improving the lives of their pets by maintaining good pet health…
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FDA announces availability of certain drugs to veterinarians
Ongoing opioid shortages have made it difficult for many veterinarians to provide optimal pain management and relief to our patients. Now, the FDA has released good news: Certain drugs that had been previously restricted to veterinarians will now be available in…
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January webinar: Lean veterinary practice management
With the start of a new year, there’s no better time to reflect on your business and consider if there are things you can do to improve the way you manage your veterinary practice. On Monday, January 7, you’ll have the…
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