Can’t get no (job) satisfaction?May 2, 2017Today I took the AVMA’s online wellness assessment test, which was adapted from human medicine’s Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) test. According to the AVMA website, the test has been deemed a valid self-administered assessment tool to quantify the emotional effects of being a caregiver.
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The Idea Competition sparks veterinary student innovationMarch 23, 2017Three teams of veterinary student teams, who competed in the first-ever The Idea innovation competition held during the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Symposium held last week at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, discovered that good ideas pay off.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week dates changeMarch 8, 2017The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition announced a permanent date change for the American Veterinary Medical Association’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Traditionally held during the third full week of May, the program is now scheduled April 9-15.
Do you know your state regulations?February 21, 2017Veterinarians and veterinary technicians (licensed/certified/registered) are bound by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Principles of Veterinary Ethics but also by the licenses they hold. Technicians are likely only governed by the practice act of the state they work in.
Why you should join a veterinary organizationJanuary 31, 2017Veterinary professionals, regardless of specialty or job path, can join an association—or multiple associations—that champions the industry and their line of work.
How do you feel about telemedicine? The AVMA wants to knowJanuary 24, 2017How do you feel about telemedicine? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) wants to know. They have been investigating how telemedicine could work for the veterinary industry. They sent a report to their board of directors and are now asking veterinarians for their input.
Santa's reindeer cleared for flight after annual veterinary exam, AVMA saysDecember 13, 2016Traveling the world in record time means Santa’s reindeer don’t get a lot of time to sight see, but it can expose them to various viruses and bacteria.
Cyberbullied? AVMA provides helpDecember 8, 2016The American Veterinary Medical Association is wielding a larger shield in its attempt to protect practitioners from cyberbullying.
AVMA report says market for vets is still 'robust'November 30, 2016Good news for veterinarians! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reported that in 2015, the market for veterinarians remained "robust."
AVMA seeking nominations for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine AwardsNovember 17, 2016Do you know someone who has contributed to making the veterinary profession great? Then nominate them for the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards.
