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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

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

At the 2024 AVMA Convention, beekeeper Kaitlyn Krebs, DVM, MBA, DABVP (Canine/Feline) addressed viruses and parasites that can affect the entire hive

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

At the 2024 AMVA Convention, Angela Elia, BS, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), discussed one way veterinary technicians can become overwhelmed on the job

A lecture at the 2024 AVMA Convention explored the connection between workplace incivility and “terrible” clients

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

Ruby L. Perry, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVR, was presented with the recognition, named for Frederick Douglass Patterson, during the 2024 AVMA Convention

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

Pets need their shots to remain healthy and safe, but what happens when an owner is skeptical?

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.

Understanding the vital role of consent in veterinary practice to empower and respect the autonomy of dogs and cats in their healthcare journey

The diagnostic work-up can be divided into 3 steps and prioritizes localizing the source of decreased albumin levels.

Discover the transformative potential of hospitality, turning ordinary health care into extraordinary experiences

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.

The AVMA and Western Veterinary Partners joined forces to honor 5 veterinary staff members

And why you should never shrink yourself

Appropriate patient and test selection can help to reduce misdiagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs

Dr Kathleen Cooney explained this concept and how it can be practiced in end-of-life care

Debbie Boone, BS, CVPM, explains how excellent hospitality makes clinic visits run more smoothly

Older felines commonly present signs of multiple disease processes, which can make case management challenging.

Dr Laila Proença offers her best advice for when presented with these patients

Dr Kathleen Cooney explained why practice makes perfect

Dr Laila Proença offers advice for overcoming challenges women often face in the workplace

Understanding the best tools for a dog’s recovery

Critical conditions in birds, plus tips on remaining calm when presented with these patients

"Y" some men have problems with eXXtraordinary women

Veterinary mentoring can support a new graduate’s professional success while also maintaining healthy mental well-being

The association installed a new president, president-elect, board chair, and board vice chair for 2023-2024 during its' annual convention in Denver, Colorado

Dr Laila Proenca explains the details of this empowering talk she delivered at the 2023 AVMA Convention