#AVMA PLIT

AVMA, United partner to board emotional support animals safely, legally for all

March 9, 2018

The American Veterinary Medical Association and the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust have entered into the emotional support animal-airline travel challenge. United Airlines recently announced a new policy requiring a veterinary signature vouching for the health, behavior, and training of psychiatric service and emotional support animals flying with its passengers. The airline said the policy took effect March 1. The AVMA reviewed United’s veterinary health form and expressed …

AVMA LIFE, PLIT unify efforts under umbrella trust

January 18, 2018

Two cornerstones of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), AVMA LIFE and AVMA PLIT, announced they are unifying efforts under an umbrella trust. “This is an important step as we continue to focus on providing ongoing value to our members,” said Michael Topper, DVM. “As AVMA President, my overarching desire has been to build on past progress for a stronger future for all veterinarians and those they serve. I have no doubt …
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