American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
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In the second module of Journey for Teams 3.0 Thrive - sessions that work on building cultures that drive performance, innovation, and belonging - learn about leveraging multigenerational strengths. Download the workbook: https://bit.ly/3Nw3vQ6
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
In the second module of Journey for Teams 3.0 Thrive - sessions that work on building cultures that drive performance, innovation, and belonging - learn about leveraging multigenerational strengths. Download the workbook: https://bit.ly/3Nw3vQ6
Dr. Stephanie West, small and large animal practitioner, practice manager, educator, consultant, and now author, joins the #MyVetLife podcast this week. She describes how mentorship and community have shaped her path. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4pTxbUT
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Dr. Stephanie West, small and large animal practitioner, practice manager, educator, consultant, and now author, joins the #MyVetLife podcast this week. She describes how mentorship and community have shaped her path. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4pTxbUT
🎶 ❄ ❄ Ice, Ice, Doggie... Those are the lyrics right? ❄❄🎶 Freezing, cold temperatures are in the forecast for many parts of the US this weekend. Here are a few tips to ensure you keep your pets safe.
You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather
You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🎶 ❄ ❄ Ice, Ice, Doggie... Those are the lyrics right? ❄❄🎶 Freezing, cold temperatures are in the forecast for many parts of the US this weekend. Here are a few tips to ensure you keep your pets safe.
You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather
You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather
The USDA's NIFA has announced it is accepting applications for the Veterinary Services Grant Program, created to develop, implement, and sustain food & large animal veterinary services and relieve veterinarian shortage situations across the United States. https://bit.ly/49K4m8N
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The USDA's NIFA has announced it is accepting applications for the Veterinary Services Grant Program, created to develop, implement, and sustain food & large animal veterinary services and relieve veterinarian shortage situations across the United States. https://bit.ly/49K4m8N
The AVMA is joining NAVTA, Royal Canin, and Merck Animal Health to offer 300 fully-funded scholarships to veterinary technicians to participate in the MentorVet Tech Program in 2026. Applications are NOW OPEN for the spring program, which begins February 6! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Nuo1ki
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The AVMA is joining NAVTA, Royal Canin, and Merck Animal Health to offer 300 fully-funded scholarships to veterinary technicians to participate in the MentorVet Tech Program in 2026. Applications are NOW OPEN for the spring program, which begins February 6! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Nuo1ki
Four veterinarians describe how the federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program helped them manage educational debt and remain in rural or public service practice despite lower pay and workforce shortages. Read more from AVMA News: https://bit.ly/4a7AjHY
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Four veterinarians describe how the federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program helped them manage educational debt and remain in rural or public service practice despite lower pay and workforce shortages. Read more from AVMA News: https://bit.ly/4a7AjHY
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved nixiFLOR (florfenicol and flunixin meglumine) injectable solution for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control of BRD-associated pyrexia (fever) in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sZ9Uns
FDA Approves Generic Florfenicol & Flunixin Meglumine Injection for BR
FDA approved nixiFLOR (florfenicol & flunixin meglumine) injectable solution for bovine respiratory disease and BRD-associated pyrexia.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved nixiFLOR (florfenicol and flunixin meglumine) injectable solution for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and control of BRD-associated pyrexia (fever) in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sZ9Uns
If you have an interest in veterinary education and you’re ready to make a commitment to volunteer, you might find the right opportunity with the AVMA Council on Education® (COE®). Applications are open for three positions on the COE beginning in July 2026. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/465B169
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
If you have an interest in veterinary education and you’re ready to make a commitment to volunteer, you might find the right opportunity with the AVMA Council on Education® (COE®). Applications are open for three positions on the COE beginning in July 2026. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/465B169
The AVMA strongly supports telemedicine when it is used appropriately. Here's why the in-person veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) matters more than ever: https://bit.ly/458Vwyz
Why the in-person VCPR matters more than ever
As telemedicine becomes more common, a properly established VCPR matters more than ever to personalized, high-quality veterinary care.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The AVMA strongly supports telemedicine when it is used appropriately. Here's why the in-person veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) matters more than ever: https://bit.ly/458Vwyz
Did you know January is Train Your Dog Month? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make a commitment to ensuring your dog is socialized and trained. Learn more about socialization for dogs (and cats): https://bit.ly/49AuOkN
Socialization of dogs and cats
Socialization prepares dogs and cats to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Did you know January is Train Your Dog Month? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make a commitment to ensuring your dog is socialized and trained. Learn more about socialization for dogs (and cats): https://bit.ly/49AuOkN
AVMA’s Unsung Heroes Awards shine a light on the veterinary team members whose hard work and dedication often go unnoticed.
Help us recognize the impact of these dedicated individuals. Nominations will be accepted through January 28, 2026. Learn more and nominate someone: https://bit.ly/4sJzsES
Help us recognize the impact of these dedicated individuals. Nominations will be accepted through January 28, 2026. Learn more and nominate someone: https://bit.ly/4sJzsES
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
AVMA’s Unsung Heroes Awards shine a light on the veterinary team members whose hard work and dedication often go unnoticed.
Help us recognize the impact of these dedicated individuals. Nominations will be accepted through January 28, 2026. Learn more and nominate someone: https://bit.ly/4sJzsES
Help us recognize the impact of these dedicated individuals. Nominations will be accepted through January 28, 2026. Learn more and nominate someone: https://bit.ly/4sJzsES
The U.S. FDA has granted full approval to KBroVet (potassium bromide chewable tablets) for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause. Read more from the FDA: https://bit.ly/4jQkSat
FDA Fully Approves Seizure Drug for Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval to KBroVet (potassium bromide chewable tablets) for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The U.S. FDA has granted full approval to KBroVet (potassium bromide chewable tablets) for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause. Read more from the FDA: https://bit.ly/4jQkSat
The CDC is issuing this Health Alert Network Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about recent New World screwworm animal cases in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which shares a border with Texas. https://bit.ly/4b5iWsp
New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico
HAN Health Advisory: New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico
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January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The CDC is issuing this Health Alert Network Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about recent New World screwworm animal cases in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which shares a border with Texas. https://bit.ly/4b5iWsp
All that barking can only mean one thing; it's National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Keep those reflexes sharp today. 🐕
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
All that barking can only mean one thing; it's National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Keep those reflexes sharp today. 🐕
The AVMA is committed to ensuring access to the convenience and benefits afforded by telehealth, while promoting the responsible provision of high-quality veterinary medical care. Here are resources to help veterinarians learn about more about telehealth in their practice: https://bit.ly/3LM6qnk
Telehealth and telemedicine in veterinary practice
Connected care offers benefits for animal owners, patients, veterinarians, and our practices. The AVMA is committed to helping veterinarians leverage the convenience and benefits of new technologies that support the delivery of high-quality veterinary medical care.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The AVMA is committed to ensuring access to the convenience and benefits afforded by telehealth, while promoting the responsible provision of high-quality veterinary medical care. Here are resources to help veterinarians learn about more about telehealth in their practice: https://bit.ly/3LM6qnk
NewsdayTV’s Macy Egeland and Newsday reporter John Asbury speak with experts, including AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, about the costs and benefits of pet insurance. Watch for what they all have to say: https://bit.ly/4pQv6cu
It's Your Business: Is pet insurance worth the rising cost?
NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday reporter John Asbury speak with experts about the costs and benefits of pet insurance.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
NewsdayTV’s Macy Egeland and Newsday reporter John Asbury speak with experts, including AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, about the costs and benefits of pet insurance. Watch for what they all have to say: https://bit.ly/4pQv6cu
Managing a veterinary practice—and its finances—often means juggling a wide range of responsibilities. The AVMA World Elite Business Mastercard, a new business credit card available exclusively to AVMA members can help streamline the finance side of practice management. https://bit.ly/3NOiRj1
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Managing a veterinary practice—and its finances—often means juggling a wide range of responsibilities. The AVMA World Elite Business Mastercard, a new business credit card available exclusively to AVMA members can help streamline the finance side of practice management. https://bit.ly/3NOiRj1
Have you heard?! The nomination period for the AVMA Excellence Awards has been extended! These annual awards recognize excellence in every aspect of veterinary medicine.
There's another two weeks left to nominate someone! Learn more at avma.org/awards
There's another two weeks left to nominate someone! Learn more at avma.org/awards
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Have you heard?! The nomination period for the AVMA Excellence Awards has been extended! These annual awards recognize excellence in every aspect of veterinary medicine.
There's another two weeks left to nominate someone! Learn more at avma.org/awards
There's another two weeks left to nominate someone! Learn more at avma.org/awards
On this year's #MLKDay, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey shares an important message as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy.
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this year's #MLKDay, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey shares an important message as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy.
In the first module of Journey for Teams 3.0 Thrive, 'Championing Universal Design,' your team will be introduced to universal design approaches that encourage collaboration and belonging without requiring personal disclosure or singling anyone out. Download the workbook: https://bit.ly/4qTVByv
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In the first module of Journey for Teams 3.0 Thrive, 'Championing Universal Design,' your team will be introduced to universal design approaches that encourage collaboration and belonging without requiring personal disclosure or singling anyone out. Download the workbook: https://bit.ly/4qTVByv
The U.S. FDA recently granted full approval of Laverdia (verdinexor tablets) to treat dogs with lymphoma. Laverdia prevents certain proteins from leaving the nucleus of cancer cells, allowing these proteins to control the growth and prevent the spread of cancerous cells. https://bit.ly/3YFCaNZ
FDA Grants Full Approval of First Oral Treatment for Lymphoma in Dogs
FDA recently granted full approval of Laverdia (verdinexor tablets) to treat dogs with lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The U.S. FDA recently granted full approval of Laverdia (verdinexor tablets) to treat dogs with lymphoma. Laverdia prevents certain proteins from leaving the nucleus of cancer cells, allowing these proteins to control the growth and prevent the spread of cancerous cells. https://bit.ly/3YFCaNZ
UPDATE: The due date for nominations for AVMA’s Excellence Awards has been extended to January 28, 2026—the same date when nominations are due for the Unsung Heroes Awards. Learn more and nominate someone: https://bit.ly/4qVWK8K
Deadline extended: You can still submit an award nomination
The due date for nominations for AVMA’s Excellence Awards has been extended to January 28, 2026—the same date when nominations are due for the Unsung Heroes Awards.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
UPDATE: The due date for nominations for AVMA’s Excellence Awards has been extended to January 28, 2026—the same date when nominations are due for the Unsung Heroes Awards. Learn more and nominate someone: https://bit.ly/4qVWK8K
In his latest president's column, Dr. Michael Bailey shares his experiences of volunteering and encourages others to volunteer, including getting involved in the AVMA.
"Our profession thrives when we give back," Dr. Bailey said. Read the column: https://bit.ly/49zgvvL
"Our profession thrives when we give back," Dr. Bailey said. Read the column: https://bit.ly/49zgvvL
President’s Column: Want to help advance our profession?
If you want to have a voice in shaping the future of our profession, now is the time to step forward as a volunteer.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In his latest president's column, Dr. Michael Bailey shares his experiences of volunteering and encourages others to volunteer, including getting involved in the AVMA.
"Our profession thrives when we give back," Dr. Bailey said. Read the column: https://bit.ly/49zgvvL
"Our profession thrives when we give back," Dr. Bailey said. Read the column: https://bit.ly/49zgvvL
Why does an in-person VCPR (veterinarian-client-patient relationship) matter more than ever in veterinary medicine? As telemedicine becomes more common, our latest blog shares more on the critical importance of a properly established VCPR. https://bit.ly/458Vwyz
Why the in-person VCPR matters more than ever
As telemedicine becomes more common, a properly established VCPR matters more than ever to personalized, high-quality veterinary care.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Why does an in-person VCPR (veterinarian-client-patient relationship) matter more than ever in veterinary medicine? As telemedicine becomes more common, our latest blog shares more on the critical importance of a properly established VCPR. https://bit.ly/458Vwyz
Have you had clients who have hesitated or declined to follow vaccine recommendations for their pet? A new AVMA webpage offers practical tips and techniques to address client concerns and help owners appreciate the importance of vaccination. Learn more and check it out: https://bit.ly/4aTiygy
Counter vaccine hesitancy with new AVMA resource
A new AVMA webpage offers practical tips and techniques to address client concerns about vaccine recommendations and help owners appreciate the importance of vaccination.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Have you had clients who have hesitated or declined to follow vaccine recommendations for their pet? A new AVMA webpage offers practical tips and techniques to address client concerns and help owners appreciate the importance of vaccination. Learn more and check it out: https://bit.ly/4aTiygy