Veterinarians to visit Capitol Hill to advocate for key legislative prioritiesJuly 15, 2025On July 17, hundreds of veterinary professionals will meet with lawmakers to advocate for xylazine safeguards and rural veterinary workforce support.
Education Center - SponsoredReclaiming Lost Hours: How Digital Prescription Management Is Reshaping Veterinary Workflowsby • MWI Animal HealthAs administrative burdens grow, digital prescription management offers veterinary teams a path to greater efficiency, fewer errors, and more time for patient care.
Bipartisan bill aims to address rural veterinarian shortageApril 11, 2025The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would exempt veterinarians from federal taxes on student loan repayments received through the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) and similar state programs.
Veterinarians to lobby Capitol Hill, seeking support for rural vet shortage and dog import lawsFebruary 1, 2024The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) annual legislative fly-in, with advocates representing 42 states and 15 veterinary schools, will be on Feb. 6th
Addressing rural vet shortages focus of bipartisan billSeptember 25, 2023The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Enhancement Act, has been reintroduced in both the House and the Senate.