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[ad_1] Here’s a great way to start off the new year: Express your gratitude for a colleague who’s made a difference in veterinary medicine by nominating them for an AVMA Excellence Award. Your nominations for these awards help the AVMA honor people who have made outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine, and there’s still time to

[ad_1] Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Shannon Bray, a small animal internist and medical manager at IDEXX. Dr. Bray shares her wandering journey into veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of exploring diverse opportunities and experiences. She offers four key pieces of advice: surround yourself with supportive voices,

[ad_1] Fortunately for AVMA Convention 2025 attendees, there’s so much to do and see in Washington, D.C., that it helps to nail down priorities. Do you want a historical focus that takes a deep dive into the monuments and museums, or do you want an overall tour that hits the highlights? Do you want to

[ad_1] On March 25, 2024, the USDA, FDA and CDC announced that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), specifically avian influenz –More–  [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® (AVMA CVTEA®) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to some of its educational standards for accredited veterinary technology education programs. Comments are due no later than March 15, 2025, and must be submitted through this online survey.  The proposed changes involve these standards, related

[ad_1] Dr. Sally Colgan, president of the Australian Veterinary Association, shares her journey on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life podcast, highlighting her experiences in as an equine surgeon, her work on projects like a kangaroo sterilization program, and ultimately her career transition to organized veterinary medicine. Dr. Colgan emphasizes professional development, the significance

[ad_1] Border collies excel in scent detection study 2025-02-07 A study in Scientific Reports found that border collies, a herding breed, outperformed some traditional hunting dogs in scent detection tasks. Surprisingly, breed-specific traits influenced performance more than training level, with border collies excelling over breeds such as golden retrievers and vizslas, though beagles were quicker

[ad_1] Dr. Jim Weisman The AVMA will have a special election for the unexpired District 6 director term on the Board of Directors. Nominations are due February 14, with the term beginning in April. District 6 covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Dr. Jim Weisman, who was elected to this position in 2023,

[ad_1] The American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD)—recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization—welcomed 14 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held on November 8, 2024, in Irving, Texas. The new diplomates are as follows: Susan Baiz, Tucson, ArizonaLindsey Citron, Washington, D.C.Andrea Hernandez-Bures, Bradenton, FloridaJennifer Jaworski,

[ad_1] AVMA seeks more participants in technician utilization study 2025-02-07 An AVMA-funded study focusing on optimizing the work of veterinary technicians has reopened for additional participants. Practices can apply to participate until March 15 and will receive a report with recommendations on better utilizing technicians’ skills. Animal Health SmartBrief Designed specifically for veterinarians, Animal Health