Industry gender identity bill receives AVMA, VMAE supportNovember 18, 2022An initiative aimed at eliminating discriminatory practices against transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals in the veterinary profession has received support from two industry associations.
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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).
Industry-led initiative prioritizes DVM mental health, wellnessApril 26, 2022Ten thousand veterinary professionals in Georgia, New York, and Texas now have improved access to mental health resources, thanks to a newly launched pilot program from VMAE.
AVMA provides association management to VMAEJanuary 19, 2018The American Veterinary Medical Association is now providing association management services to Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE). Janet Donlin, DVM, CAE, AVMA executive vice president and CEO, officially welcomed the VMAE under the new arrangement during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in January. "Executives of state and allied associations contribute a tremendous depth of perspective and understanding of the issues facing our profession," said AVMA president Michael Topper, DVM, Ph.D. "This liaison is one more way we can work together to protect, promote, and advocate for the interests of the entire veterinary profession." Announcing the arrangement, Dr. Donlin discussed the role of state and allied association executives in the growth of veterinary medicine and the AVMA. "The state and allied executive directors of veterinary associations saw the benefits belonging to a professional association," Donlin said. "ASVMAE, now VMAE, was formed, and the rest is history." Other VMAE news Ralph Johnson, VMAE CEO, has joined the AVMA as director of special projects. He will continue to oversee the association management services the AVMA now provides to VMAE, and will assist the AVMA with initiatives focused on delivering products and services …
