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AVMF on standby for California wildfire relief; Can you help?
A statewide emergency has been declared in California where several wildfires, whipped up by fierce winds, continue to cause massive destruction. State officials say it will take “weeks, if not months” to fully extinguish the flames. Both people and animals…
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AVMA, AAEP speak up to protect wild horse, burro welfare
Last week, representatives from the AVMA and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) visited key congressional offices to present and discuss ways to improve and protect the welfare of wild horses and burros. These animals face welfare risks due…
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Get a free year of AVMA membership
Gravity Payments offers free membership for new clinics AVMA’s membership renewal season is almost here, and we want to let you know about an exciting opportunity that can get one veterinarian in your clinic a free year of AVMA membership….
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AVMA invests in your leadership journey
Apply for VLC scholarships Are you an AVMA member interested in attending the 2020 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC)? We want to help you get there. The VLC is the veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership development and will take place…
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How technician usage drives practice efficiency and wellbeing
Veterinary technicians do crucial work that contributes to both patient care and practice economics. With National Veterinary Technician Week coming up October 13-19, it’s a great time to re-evaluate how we integrate these important team members. In day-to-day practice, it’s…
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AVMF donation aids Hurricane Dorian relief
When disaster strikes, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is ready with help for affected veterinarians and animals. Moved by the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and elsewhere, we’re proud to share that the AVMF Board of…
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Non-profit helps employees repay veterinary student loans
Veterinary Debt Initiative Q&A: Dumb Friends League This guest blog post was authored by the Veterinary Debt Initiative (VDI). The VDI—led by the AVMA, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges and the Veterinary Medical Association Executives—is focused on helping…
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Convention CE now available on AVMA Axon
Keep the learning going with recorded sessions If you couldn’t make it to AVMA’s annual convention last month, or if there was a session you missed, we’ve got great news: You can now attend some of the most popular CE…
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Celebrate Wellness Week: Put the ‘WE’ in wellbeing
Veterinary Wellbeing Summit registration rate reduced for 1 week only It’s National Wellness Week, a reminder to us all that self care is important. We owe it to ourselves to pay attention to wellbeing in all aspects of our personal…
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Temple Grandin headlines animal welfare event
Application deadline extended for AVMA members AVMA members interested in learning more about animal welfare have a unique opportunity to learn from experts including Temple Grandin during the AVMA’s 2019 Animal Welfare Assessment Contest® in Colorado. Up to eight AVMA…
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