COVID-19: Tips for protecting you and your staffMarch 9, 2020As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect people around the world, many are wondering what can be done to protect themselves and others.
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Drug, medical supply shortages due to COVID-19 may disrupt veterinary careMarch 5, 2020The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is actively monitoring developments on COVID-19 as it relates to animals and sharing what it learns on its website.
VCA Charities to match $50K for Aussie relief in second-phase fundraiserFebruary 13, 2020After scorching the land and its inhabitants for more than two months, Australia’s wildfires have finally been contained; however, for the region’s veterinarians, work is far from complete.
Technology-based specialties wave of the veterinary futureFebruary 12, 2020New technology, continuing education, and the One Health approach are expected to set the stage for the future of veterinary medicine.
Proper dental hygiene integral to animal healthFebruary 5, 2020National Pet Dental Health Month is underway and the time has come for veterinarians to remind clients of the importance of a strong set of pearly whites.
Updated euthanasia guidelines help ensure more humane passingJanuary 28, 2020For many veterinarians, euthanatizing animals is the toughest part of the profession, which is why the latest release from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) aims to make this practice as humane as possible.
VPN columnist inaugural recipient of AVMA Excellence in Media AwardJanuary 23, 2020Veterinary Practice News columnist, animal behavior consultant, and radio host, Steve Dale, has been honored with the inaugural American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Excellence in Media Award.
AVMF to match $50,000 in donations for Australian reliefJanuary 10, 2020As news outlets continue to share the devastating impact of Australia’s wildfires, AVMA is encouraging members and nonmembers to support veterinarians working on the front line.
Santa Claus' official veterinarian okays reindeer for flightDecember 12, 2019Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen have been cleared for travel by the North Pole’s veterinarian.
Orgs release college resource for student suicide "postvention"November 21, 2019As part of an ongoing effort to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the veterinary world, three national organizations have partnered on a resource colleges can use in the aftermath of student suicide.
