Times of Progress
This has been a very busy month indeed. At every meeting I attend, I give a summary of the progress we have made on the many AVMA initiatives related to our five Strategic Goals, which focus on...
View ArticleAVMA and Future Leaders Hard at Work for You
Our Future Leaders Program group is starting to arrive in Schaumburg for our last in-person meeting before our program concludes at the AVMA Convention in San Diego. We are entering the home stretch,...
View ArticleSave on Convention Fees
Time is running out to take advantage of pre-convention registration rates, available only until July 9. After that, standard fees apply. You can also save an additional $25 by booking your hotel...
View ArticleMeet Your Leaders
Email is great, and you can always pick up the phone. But nothing beats a good one-on-one. While you’re at the AVMA Annual Convention in San Diego, we invite you to stop by the exhibit hall to chat...
View ArticleImproving Pet Health
The need for improved preventive pet healthcare has never been greater. Consider these sobering statistics: 50 percent of veterinarians had fewer patient visits during 2010 vs. 2009 24 percent of pet...
View ArticleEngaged and Active: From the Board Room to Capitol Hill
As we approach the AVMA Convention in beautiful San Diego, I hope you have received your materials for a peek at what a great meeting this will be for our members and their families. Our Convention and...
View ArticleConvention Preparation: Proposed HOD Bylaws Amendments and Resolutions
We know that most of our members come to the AVMA Convention for the continuing education and may be unaware of the business meetings that also take place. The Executive Board will hold a meeting on...
View ArticleAgriculture Issues Focus of AVMA Convention Radio Broadcast
Antibiotic use, animal welfare and the 2012 Farm Bill highlighted a live broadcast by AgriTalk Radio at the AVMA’s Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif., August 6. AgriTalk host Mike Adams came to...
View ArticleIndustry Magazine Ranks AVMA Convention in Top 50
If you ask the folks at Trade Show Executive magazine, there’s more than one way to judge a successful convention or show. And thanks to all of the efforts of the AVMA volunteers and staff members who...
View ArticleHonor a Colleague with an AVMA Award Nomination
The veterinary profession abounds with people who deserve recognition for their contributions to both animal and human health. These esteemed members of our community have dedicated themselves and...
View ArticleIllinois and Georgia First to Issue 2013 Veterinarian Proclamations
As part of our 150th anniversary celebration, and with the cooperation of several state veterinary medical associations, we’re seeking gubernatorial proclamations declaring 2013 the “Year of the...
View ArticleStates Show Support for “Year of the Veterinarian”
As part of our 150th anniversary celebration, and with the cooperation of several state veterinary medical associations, we’re seeking gubernatorial proclamations declaring 2013 the “Year of the...
View ArticleAVMA Annual Convention: Second to None
Chicago-area veterinarians love their city, and they want to share it with you during the AVMA’s Annual Convention. From education to entertainment, events to exhibits, you’ll be informed, inspired and...
View ArticleAVMA Goes to the Movies
We’re aware of the wide arena in which veterinarians serve, but sometimes the public needs a bit of a reminder. From pet care to public health, veterinarians span the spectrum when it comes to...
View ArticleAVMA 150th Anniversary Trivia
2013 is a big year for the AVMA, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of events, promotions, and web and print resources. A lot has changed since 39 charter members formed the...
View ArticleAVMA Now – Convention Countdown
The time we’ve been waiting for is almost here! AVMA’s 2013 annual convention kicks off this week in Chicago. Whether you’re putting together your final itinerary, or still on the fence about...
View ArticleAVMA Now – Talking Governance
The latest episode of AVMA Now is available for viewing here. Featuring important member updates from the AVMA, this week’s topics include a wrap-up of the 2013 AVMA Convention in Chicago and the debut...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Tours New Veterinary Exhibit on Wheels
If you attended this year’s AVMA Convention, you may have noticed a few new things. No, we’re not talking about the Cheap Trick concert or the great line-up of continuing education courses; we’re...
View ArticleAVMA Convention Recap: Members Take Action
By: Stephanie Fisher, program manager and policy analyst, Governmental Relations Division Nearly 300 veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students stopped by the AVMA-CAN booth at AVMA’s Annual...
View ArticleAVMA Annual Convention: Get inspired!
Denver-area veterinarians love their city, and they want to share it with you during the AVMA’s Annual Convention. From education to entertainment, events to exhibits, you’ll be informed, inspired and...
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