American Humane certifies two new facilities through conservation programSeptember 24, 2018American Humane has announced the certification of Miami Seaquarium and Roger Williams Park Zoo through the American Humane Conservation program.
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American Humane Hero Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse Awards voting openMay 7, 2018Voting has opened for the fifth annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards sponsored by Zoetis. A panel of veterinary professionals and animal care experts reviewed more than 200 nominations and has selected 10 veterinarians and veterinary nurses as finalists. The winners will be flown to Los Angeles to be honored on Sept. 29 as part of the eighth annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and Zoetis. The Hero Dog Awards will air nationwide as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel this fall. "Veterinarians and veterinary nurses are heroes to our animals, and to us," said Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., president and CEO of American Humane. "These dedicated professionals work behind the scenes and without fanfare to keep these family members happy and healthy. We and the nation thank them, one and all!" "Our finalists are outstanding examples of the veterinary community," said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, DABVP, executive director, Zoetis Petcare marketing. "The American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse Awards are Zoetis' way of giving back to those who keep our best friends healthy and strengthen the life-enhancing, even life-saving human-animal bond. Congratulations to …
American Humane Hero Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurse 2018 nominations openDecember 8, 2017American Humane has announced that nominations are open for the fifth annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards, sponsored by Zoetis. For millions of Americans, animals are not just their best friends, but also their heroes. Whether they are lending eyes to the blind or ears to the deaf, protecting the sleeping family or the soldier, or providing a welcoming kiss at the end of a hard day, animals affect us in many ways. Behind almost every hero pet (and millions more animals) is a hero veterinarian or hero veterinary nurse or technician. These benefactors save and improve the lives of our two- and four-legged best friends in many ways, and for the past four years, American Humane's awards ceremony has honored their tremendous achievements. Pet owners and animal lovers alike are invited to visit herovetawards.org between now and Feb. 8 to nominate their favorite veterinary professionals. The awards are not limited to companion animal veterinarians. Professionals from all fields of veterinary medicine are eligible for entry including, but not limited to, those who work in research, emergency services, shelters, and those who work with large and exotic animals. The …
American Humane announces 2017 Hero Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician Award winnersSeptember 19, 2017During the seventh annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, American Humane honored two individuals with the American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Technician awards, presented by Zoetis.
Banfield Foundation funds two disaster response veterinary medical unitsMarch 9, 2017The Banfield Foundation has announced plans to provide disaster response grants to fund two new veterinary medical units: one for the operations of American Humane's new west coast animal rescue truck and another for the Texas A&M University Veterinary Emergency Team (VET)'s first-ever fully equipped truck-based veterinary medical unit.
