Generational diversity contributes to AVMA's 100,000-member milestoneSeptember 20, 2022The continued strength and dedication of America’s veterinary community is to thank for the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) latest milestone.
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Improving diversity, inclusion in vetmed requires 'sustained effort'August 16, 2022Enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession is the driving force behind a new initiative from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE).
Telehealth coalition aims to enhance veterinary careAugust 2, 2022Founded by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Veterinary Study Groups, and Merck Animal Health, the Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care says it will collaborate across the animal health industry to enhance and expand veterinary care by leveraging technology, including virtual care services.
An update on AVMA federal advocacyJuly 26, 2022Congress designated millions of dollars for veterinary programs in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill approved this spring. Among other priorities, there are funding increases targeted for healthy dog importation and rural access to veterinary care. We have also seen other positive developments on Capitol Hill recently, including the advancement of One Health legislation and a bill that would support better retirement benefits for small business employees.
Animal welfare, human-animal bond efforts praised via national awardsMay 5, 2022Two veterinarians have been honored through the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) annual awards program.
Ukrainian relief receives $200K donation from veterinary groupsMarch 11, 2022Humans and pets impacted by conflict in the Ukraine have received $200,000 in urgent relief funding, thanks to the support of two animal health groups.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVet technicians need and want title protection; why so inconsistent?March 3, 2022By Ashli Selke, RVT, CVTTitle protection across our profession lacks continuity. The guidelines for this vary across the United States, which creates a huge misunderstanding from within the profession as well as consumers. How can anyone keep up when our title is protected in one state but not even recognized in another? The answer is, we can’t. So, we need to work together to bring the “big” issues to the forefront.
Burnout, stress plague veterinary industry amidst pandemicFebruary 10, 2022Staff shortages, changing protocols, and long hours all contributed to increased veterinary stress and burnout amidst the pandemic.
Santa Claus' official veterinarian OKs reindeer for flightDecember 14, 2021Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen have been cleared for travel by the North Pole’s veterinarian.
User-friendliness key to AVMA journal website redesignNovember 12, 2021Practicality and user-friendliness are at the heart of the newly designed website for American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) educational journals.
