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SBA releases small business loan forgiveness guidance
This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the long-awaited Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application.
Show your support for veterinary technicians and assistants
Donations needed for a new AVMF grant program for veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants after initial program funds were exhausted in just hours.
HEROES stimulus legislation introduced in House
On May 12, the House Majority released a COVID-19 stimulus package called the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act,” or the HEROES Act. The bill contains several provisions of interest to veterinary medicine and supports numerous priorities championed…
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Caring for ourselves in a time of COVID-19
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that self-care is critically important to address the stresses and disappointments stemming from COVID-19. Here are practical tips and strategies.
AVMA joins National Academy of Medicine in wellbeing support
The AVMA is the first veterinary organization in the nation to join the National Academy of Medicine in pledging to reduce burnout and promote wellbeing among clinicians
Congratulate these AVMA award winners
Three accomplished veterinary and animal science professionals have been chosen to receive AVMA Excellence Awards for their support of the human-animal bond or accomplishments in animal welfare.
Guidelines updated for Paycheck Protection Program
Several important updates have been announced to the new small-business loan program, including notices addressing income tax requirements and conditions for accepting the loans.
Mapping the pandemic: Veterinary medicine and COVID-19
How is the spread of COVID-19 affecting veterinary practices across the country, and what can we do as veterinary professionals to mitigate its impact? This month’s chart helps shed light on these questions.
Important update: AVMA Convention 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
After much discussion and careful deliberation, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel AVMA Convention 2020. With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe this is the only way to protect all convention attendees, vendors, speakers, and exhibitors.
Webinar: Testing animals for SARS-CoV-2
A new free COVID-19 webinar provides guidance on testing animal patients for SARS-CoV-2. Other new webinars cover student loans and HR guidance related to the pandemic.