AVMA surveys base to boost practice performanceAugust 2, 2017With big-box buyouts of veterinary practices on the rise, it’s critical that veterinarians understand how the size of their practice, the ratio of technicians to veterinarians, and different business models, such as partnerships, sole owners, and shareholders, affect their clinics’ bottom lines.
AVMA names veterinary professionals to the 2017-2018 Future Leaders classJuly 31, 2017The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced the members of the seventh class of the Future Leaders program during the AVMA Convention in Indianapolis.
AVMA, NAVTA partner to strengthen vital veterinary team tiesJuly 26, 2017The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced it has teamed with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) to enhance and support the entire veterinary health care team, according to the AVMA.
New AVMA president prioritizes leadership, workforce, One HealthJuly 26, 2017Promoting veterinary leadership, addressing federal veterinary workforce shortages, and leading the One Health initiative are the top priorities for Michael J. Topper, DVM, Ph.D. DACVP, during his tenure as new president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
AVMA names John de Jong, DVM, president-electJuly 26, 2017The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) elected John de Jong, DVM, of Weston, Mass., as the organization’s president-elect. Dr. de Jong will assist the president and substitute for him as required, preside at all sessions of the HOD, and serve as a voting member of the AVMA Board of Directors.
American Veterinary Medical Association launches JAVMA appJuly 26, 2017The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) launched an app for tablets and mobile devices that offers Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) subscribers access to the full journals. The app optimizes the journal for reading on Apple and Android tablets and smartphones.
AVMA 2017 Convention highlights feature exhibitors, experts, educationJuly 26, 2017At this year’s American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) annual conference in Indianapolis, among myriad expert speakers, informational seminars, association events, exhibit-hall aisles, award ceremonies, attendees (including canine and feline), and more over the July 21-25 event, there was much to absorb.
Bad News for Vet Students: Loan interest rates increaseJuly 10, 2017Veterinary students, beware: interest rates for federal student loans increased on July 1, reported the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Standardized chart of accounts available to veterinariansJune 7, 2017Through a partnership led by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Veterinary Management Groups (VMG), VetPartners and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), veterinarians now have access to the AAHA/VMG Chart of Accounts for free.
AVMA praises signed omnibus spending billJune 1, 2017The recent bipartisan $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill signed into law on May 5 is a win for veterinarians, but the funds earmarked for everything from border security to defense to national parks is good only through September 30.
