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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Vet Tech Week honors resilience of essential team membersOctober 21, 2022As National Veterinary Technician Week wraps, it behooves veterinarians, pet owners, and the industry at large to appreciate the essential role these professionals play in the day-to-day health and welfare of animals.
Q&A with AVMA president Dr. Lori TellerOctober 5, 2022Lori Teller, DVM, DABVP (canine/feline), CVJ, began her year-long term as the American Medical Veterinary Association (AVMA) president in August. Veterinary Practice News had the opportunity to learn more about her goals for the AVMA, the power of moms, and her take on some of the issues facing the industry.
Hurricane Fiona relief supported by vet groupSeptember 26, 2022Humans and pets impacted by Hurricane Fiona have received relief-aid funding from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMeet new AVMA president, 'Mama Bear' Lori TellerSeptember 22, 2022Lori Teller, DVM, DABVP (canine/feline), CVJ, began her year-long term as the American Medical Veterinary Association (AVMA) president in August. Veterinary Practice News had the opportunity to learn more about her goals for the AVMA, showcasing veterinarians, and her take on some of the issues facing the industry. This is the expanded version of the interview in the Oct. 2022 issue.
Generational diversity contributes to AVMA's 100,000-member milestoneSeptember 20, 2022The continued strength and dedication of America’s veterinary community is to thank for the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA’s) latest milestone.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy isn't mental health first-aid training mandated for veterinary leaders?September 7, 2022Even if mental health first-aid wasn’t nationally mandated training, what if each practice adopted and mandated it for themselves?
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).
Telehealth coalition aims to enhance veterinary careAugust 2, 2022Founded by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Veterinary Study Groups, and Merck Animal Health, the Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care says it will collaborate across the animal health industry to enhance and expand veterinary care by leveraging technology, including virtual care services.
An update on AVMA federal advocacyJuly 26, 2022Congress designated millions of dollars for veterinary programs in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill approved this spring. Among other priorities, there are funding increases targeted for healthy dog importation and rural access to veterinary care. We have also seen other positive developments on Capitol Hill recently, including the advancement of One Health legislation and a bill that would support better retirement benefits for small business employees.
