Group proposes specialty for family practice

In response to the strengthening human-animal bond and changes in the way veterinarians practice primary care, a new association aims to establish a specialty for general medicine. The Association for Veterinary Family Practice (AVFP) believes that specialized skills are required for general practice and wants to find a way to communicate that to clients in an increasingly specialized and competitive market. The AVFP also wants to enhance the pet's role in the family and community. To meet that goal, the University of California-Davis will offer a family practice certificate program for veterinarians this winter. A program for technicians will be available soon. For more information, visit www.avfp.org.