John Howe, DVM, named AVMA president-electJuly 18, 2018John Howe, DVM, of Grand Rapids, Minn., has been named president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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AVMA announces Pride VMC recipientJuly 17, 2018Mia Cary, DVM, chief of professional services and strategic alliances at the American Veterinary Medical Association, received the inaugural Pride Veterinary Medical Community 2018 Leadership Award.
AVMA names new volunteer leadersJuly 16, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates named 19 new volunteer leaders for AVMA’s councils and committees during the association’s annual convention.
AVMA announces 2018-2019 congressional fellowsJuly 10, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has selected two veterinarians to serve in the 2018-2019 AVMA Fellowship Program, providing Congress with counsel on important policy issues. Beginning in August, the two selected fellows will serve for one year in Washington, D.C., as full-time staff for a congressional office or congressional committee. During their tenure, the fellows will advise policymakers on a wide range of issues, such as food safety, public health, animal welfare, research, and small business policies. This September, the fellows will interview with congressional offices to receive their year-long placements. Once placed, they will support the activities of that office full-time. The fellows are not AVMA employees or lobbyists. The 2018-2019 fellows are: Meera Chandra, DVM, MPH: Dr. Chandra is a 2018 cum laude graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Public Health & Health Professions. During her time in veterinary school, she gained significant public health and veterinary experience—including positions at the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Affairs, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. She was also president of the University of Florida's Public Health …
AVMA launches online guide to support veterinary well-beingJune 28, 2018 The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is keeping veterinary health and well-being top of mind for veterinarians across the profession with its new guide, 100 Healthy Tips to Support a Culture of Wellbeing. The guide, available at the AVMA website, offers strategies and practical steps veterinary professionals can take at work and at home to support healthful living and create a positive work environment. It addresses each of the nine unique dimensions that contribute to well-being: creative, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. The guide also combines strategies for improvement both at the individual level and in the workplace. Sample tips from the guide: Creative well-being Workplace: Organize an employee poetry reading during lunch or after hours in a local coffeehouse. Individual: Seek out inspiration. Visit museums, attend live concerts, attend a book reading, or take in a sunset. Emotional well-being Workplace: Institute "feelings" rounds into your daily check-ins or weekly staff meetings. Encourage—but do not require—everyone to participate to the level they are comfortable. Individual: Actively seek out laughter. Surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Environmental well-being Workplace: Create a work environment that …
AVMA to host LGBTQ+ events, sessions at 2018 conventionJune 28, 2018In its ongoing effort to support LGBTQ+ veterinarians, students, and colleagues, and improve their well-being, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will be hosting events and a series of sessions at its 2018 convention next month in Denver. The Pride Veterinary Medical Community will host a town hall titled "Be Your Authentic Self." Group discussion will allow LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals to learn from their colleagues how they deal with stigma, barriers, and personal empowerment in practice. Pride VMC also will host its board meeting, as well as its annual meeting and networking reception, on Saturday, July 14, from 5 - 7 p.m., followed by AVMA's inaugural "Live Life, Love All" event from 7 - 11 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe Denver. "Revealing Hidden Biases: How It Can Impact Our Ability To Provide Successful Veterinary Care," a panel discussion presented by the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative and Pride Veterinary Medical Community, will help attendees identify personal biases that may hinder communication with a client regarding pet care and compliance, and find ways to increase understanding and foster empathy toward clients and coworkers. This session will be held Saturday, July 14. On Sunday, July 15, …
Eastern Wyoming College AVMA accreditation renewedMay 24, 2018The veterinary technology program at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) has maintained full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) after review last year. "We are pleased to receive ongoing accreditation from the CVTEA," said Susan Walker, DVM, program director. "We constantly strive for excellence in order to meet the needs of the veterinary field in this region. As a result, our graduates continue to be in high demand." EWC's program participated in a full site visit with a team from AVMA last September. The committee announced the continuation of the program on full accreditation following deliberation of the report of evaluation from the site visit. The program, which first received AVMA accreditation in 1976, will complete a biennial report due in September 2019, with a full site visit scheduled for 2023. "We are the only veterinary technician program in Wyoming and one of the most exceptional programs in the United States," said Lesley Travers, Ph.D., EWC president. "The instructors in this program work hard to ensure this level of excellence and to maintain accreditation. Our students benefit greatly from this level …
AVMA offers 'The Role of Veterinarians in One Health' webinarMay 7, 2018The AVMA Veterinary Career Center will explore One Health and the roles that veterinarians can play in advancing the movement during an upcoming webinar, The Role of Veterinarians in One Health. Jonna Mazet, DVM, MPVM, Ph.D., professor and executive director of the One Health Institute at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss the ways in which veterinarians influence, and are influenced by, the One Health approach. The free webinar is scheduled for 12 p.m. Central, June 5. What the webinar covers Application of the One Health approach to global problem solving How veterinarians are involved in—and in many cases, leading—the One Health movement Career opportunities related to One Health Veterinarians who attend the live webinar will be eligible to receive one hour of CE. The webinar also will be recorded for on-demand viewing, but CE credit will be available only for live attendees. Space is limited. Dr. Mazet is a leader in international research programs, most notably in studying disease transmission among wildlife, domestic animals and people, and the ecological drivers of disease emergence, according to the AVMA. She was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine in 2013, serves on the …
AVMA offers resources to help observe, celebrate National Pet WeekMay 4, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association wants to help veterinary professionals share National Pet Week with clients by providing resources and content for social media and marketing purposes. The event, which occurs each year during the first full week of May and celebrates the special bonds between pets and people, provides an opportunity to deepen connections with clients and educate pet owners about the importance of providing a lifetime of love to animal companions of all shapes and sizes, according to the AVMA. To help practices observe National Pet Week, the AVMA provides a toolkit of veterinary clinic resources for members, including: Ready-to-use content to post on social media pages, including copy-and-paste message posts and ready-to-download images Ideas for easy, stress-free ways to celebrate National Pet Week in the clinic and around the community Marketing tips and best practices to spread the word about clinic events or promotions Each day of National Pet Week incorporates a different theme: Sunday - Choose well, commit for life Monday - Socialize now. New doesn't have to be scary. Tuesday - Nutrition and exercise matter. Wednesday - Love your pet? See your vet! Thursday - Pet …
JAVMA now free online, via app for SAVMA membersApril 27, 2018Student AVMA (SAVMA) members can now read the Journal of the American Veterinary Association (JAVMA) for free online or through the JAVMA mobile app. Students can sign in to the app with their SAVMA ID and password or register online at avmajournals.avma.org to get free access to all of the journal's clinical research, feature articles, and content. SAVMA members who want to receive the print version may subscribe at a significant discount rate of $40 per year. On-the-go access through the JAVMA mobile app allows subscribers to read it from an iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device. App functions include: Pinch-to-zoom functionality to view text and images in greater detail Full-text and archival search capabilities Note taking, note syncing, and bookmarking pages Navigation by table of contents and page carousel Easy sharing of articles via email or social media The mobile app is available through the Google Play and Apple App stores. Learn more at avma.org/JAVMAapp.
