A vast amount of nontraditional jobs provide options for veterinary technicians
Melody Martínez, CVT, outlined a variety of nonclinical roles that are accessible and fitting for veterinary technicians, during an interview with dvm360 at the 2024 AVMA convention
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Convention partners provide free care in host community
AVMA collaborated with The Street Dog Coalition and event sponsors for a pop-up veterinary clinic to give people experiencing homelessness essential medical exams for their pets and other services
Common diseases in bees
At the 2024 AVMA Convention, beekeeper Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, DABVP (Canine/Feline) addressed viruses and parasites that can affect the entire hive
AVMA brings Magic to Austin at the 2024 convention
Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s keynote session at the 2024 AVMA Convention talk scored points with attendees by delivering messages on leadership, teamwork, and career success
Keeping up with heavy caseloads
At the 2024 AMVA Convention, Angela Elia, BS, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), discussed one way veterinary technicians can become overwhelmed on the job
Difficult clients: causes and solutions
A lecture at the 2024 AVMA Convention explored the connection between workplace incivility and “terrible” clients
Caring for honeybees in general practice
Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, DABVP (Canine/Feline) discusses bee care in general practice and how to get started, in an interview at the 2024 AVMA Convention
Leader in advancing DEI in veterinary medicine receives lifetime achievement award
Ruby L. Perry, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVR, was presented with the recognition, named for Frederick Douglass Patterson, during the 2024 AVMA Convention
AVMA awards outstanding veterinarians for their work in animal welfare
The American Veterinary Medical Association recently announced the recipient of the 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year and of the 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
Understanding vaccination hesitancy
Pets need their shots to remain healthy and safe, but what happens when an owner is skeptical?
When to take this cough to heart
Dogs with heart murmurs may experience coughing episodes, but dogs that cough may have heart murmurs. Despite a murmur, a dog’s cough might not be cardiac in origin. Then again, it could be. Differentiating the 2 is critical.
Examining canine and feline consent in veterinary practice
Understanding the vital role of consent in veterinary practice to empower and respect the autonomy of dogs and cats in their healthcare journey
A stepwise approach to hypoalbuminemia
The diagnostic work-up can be divided into 3 steps and prioritizes localizing the source of decreased albumin levels.
Embrace the power of hospitality to retain clients and boost team morale
Discover the transformative potential of hospitality, turning ordinary health care into extraordinary experiences
Harnessing equine atopy
While it’s not always possible to expunge allergens from a horse’s domain, we can rein in runaway immune responses to environmental triggers. Careful testing and targeted therapy may bring comfort to pruritic horses suffering from atopic dermatitis.
Five veterinary professionals receive inaugural Unsung Heroes awards
The AVMA and Western Veterinary Partners joined forces to honor 5 veterinary staff members
Advice for women often called "difficult" in the workplace
And why you should never shrink yourself
A general practitioner’s guide to Cushing syndrome
Appropriate patient and test selection can help to reduce misdiagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs
Achieving "EuHarmony" in euthanasia work
Dr Kathleen Cooney explained this concept and how it can be practiced in end-of-life care
How providing excellent hospitality can improve your well-being
Debbie Boone, BS, CVPM, explains how excellent hospitality makes clinic visits run more smoothly
Managing comorbidities in senior cats
Older felines commonly present signs of multiple disease processes, which can make case management challenging.
Triaging avian emergencies
Dr Laila Proença offers her best advice for when presented with these patients
Incorporating emotional intelligence during euthanasia work
Dr Kathleen Cooney explained why practice makes perfect
The power of questioning
Dr Laila Proença offers advice for overcoming challenges women often face in the workplace
Treatment of acute canine pancreatitis
Understanding the best tools for a dog’s recovery
Managing common avian emergencies
Critical conditions in birds, plus tips on remaining calm when presented with these patients
The likability dilemma for women leaders
"Y" some men have problems with eXXtraordinary women
Mentoring for better personal health
Veterinary mentoring can support a new graduate’s professional success while also maintaining healthy mental well-being
New leadership is sworn into key AVMA roles
The association installed a new president, president-elect, board chair, and board vice chair for 2023-2024 during its' annual convention in Denver, Colorado
"Yes to boundaries, no to blocks"
Dr Laila Proenca explains the details of this empowering talk she delivered at the 2023 AVMA Convention
