Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2022) — Pet owners in Philadelphia experiencing homelessness will be able to receive free veterinary examinations for their animals and complimentary food and essential supplies at an event organized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and The Street Dog coalition. The clinic will be held July 31 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Norris …
Good morning dvm360® readers! We hope you had a cool and relaxing weekend. Did you know that dvm360® will be at the AVMA Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this week? Make sure you check in through the end of this week and this weekend for our convention coverage! While we are preparing for the AVMA convention, here is what you can …
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) August 1, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named former AVMA President Dr. James Nave as the winner of the 2021 Global Veterinary Service Award. The Global Veterinary Service Award was established initially as the XIIth International Veterinary Congress Prize after the 1934 International Veterinary Congress (former name of the World Veterinary Association), recognizing outstanding service by …
PHILADELPHIA (July 30, 2022) — “Journey for Teams,” a sweeping new initiative to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the nation’s veterinary profession, was announced today by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE ). “Journey for Teams is our most ambitious DEI undertaking to date – a comprehensive and collaborative process to be incorporated …
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) May 4, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Dani McVety-Leinen, founder and CEO of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, as the recipient of the 2022 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award. Named for the late Dr. Leo K. Bustad, former president of the Delta Society and dean of the Washington State University College …
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) April 28, 2022—The American Veterinary Medical Association joins colleagues around the globe in celebrating 2022 World Veterinary Day on April 30 and this year’s important theme of promoting wellbeing among veterinarians and other members of the animal health care team. The World Veterinary Association created World Veterinary Day in 2000. Taking place on the last Saturday of April, …
The AVMA House of Delegates, while meeting Jan. 7-8 in Chicago, deliberated on the idea of expanding AVMA membership beyond veterinarians, with the result being a recommendation to look at how the Association can increase support for veterinary team members. Membership expansion was a topic of the Veterinary Information Forum during the regular winter session of the HOD, with the …
(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) March 7, 2022—Building on their longtime leadership in continuing education for veterinarians, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Viticus Group today announced a new collaboration that will enhance educational opportunities for the entire veterinary team. In 2022 the AVMA and Viticus Group have joined forces, bringing together AVMA’s strength in digital education and Viticus Group’s long-term success …
Online readers of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Journal of Veterinary Research will see a new look for the journals’ website, avmajournals.avma.org, which has added features to make the site more practical, easier to access, and easier to use. The new website has the following improvements: A single sign-in link that simultaneously provides access to …
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February 26, 2022
The AVMA House of Delegates, meeting Jan. 7-8 in Chicago, deliberated on license portability across states for veterinarians as a topic of the Veterinary Information Forum. The HOD also discussed the idea of expanding AVMA membership beyond veterinarians, with the result being a recommendation to look at how the Association can increase support for veterinary team members. Delegates debated what …
