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Fort Collins, Colo.-Veterinary students across the country will have an opportunity to get a jump on their careers next month at the 2002 Student American Veterinary Medical Association Symposium (SAVMA) on the campus of Colorado State University as they spend three days tackling medical and business issues they can expect to see practice.

Schaumburg, Ill.- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers a new Web-based job posting and search service, called the Veterinary Career Center (VCC).

Staff health care options need AVMA help One of the biggest all-time goofs in the annals of fulfilling responsibilities to the constituency of the profession has been the deletion of a health plan for the veterinary practice support staff.

Denver-Despite corporate layoffs, reduced consumer spending and hints of a recession in the national economy, the small animal practice slice of the economy remains bright, according to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

The AAHA Press has published a comprehensive management book designed to reach both the beginner and experienced veterinary manager.

Auburn University, Ala. - The Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) is attempting to raise $500,000 for the new Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University here.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The American Association of Veterinary State Boards' (AAVSB) will soon vote on its controversial model practice act, and officials of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are ready to fight its passage.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Two long-time DVMs have been selected to join the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board.

Baton Rouge, La.-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has coordinated a practice financing program for membership with The Matsco Companies.

San Antonio, Texas-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) honored five DVMs at its 68th annual meeting here.

Dr. Michael Thomas weighs in on time, pain management, c.e., teamwork

Covenants never clear-cut, but give practice owners limited protection for business