American Veterinary Medical Association elects new volunteer leaders for 2024-2025 term
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) installed new volunteer leaders during its annual Convention, held this year in Austin, Texas
Austin-area students get first-hand look at veterinary medicine from 'Critter Fixers', American Veterinary Medical Association at 'Vet for a Day'
Students at Austin's Juan P. Navarro Early College High School will get a chance to explore careers in veterinary medicine with the stars of National…
Dr. Ruby Perry named as recipient of AVMA’s Frederick Douglass Patterson Award
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University, is the 2024 recipient of the AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson…
AVMA, The Street Dog Coalition partner to help pets of people experiencing homelessness in Austin
For people experiencing homelessness, providing their beloved pets with the medical care, nutrition and comfort they need and deserve can be a real…
Dr. Rena Carlson announces 2024 AVMA President’s Award winners
In one of her final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Rena Carlson presented AVMA President's Awards to…
Gina Spadafori receives AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named author Gina Spadafori as the winner of the 2024 AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in…
Dr. George Bishop honored posthumously with 2024 AVMA Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has posthumously honored former AVMA House of Delegates and Board of Directors member Dr. George…
Dr. Joshua Stern named recipient of 2024 AVMF Career Achievement in Feline Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Joshua Stern, associate dean for research and graduate studies and professor of…
Dr. Janice Swanson receives prestigious 2024 AVMA Humane Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has awarded Janice Swanson, PhD, professor emeritus and former director of animal welfare at…
Dr. David Anderson named recipient of 2024 AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. David Anderson, professor and associate dean for research and graduate programs…
Dr. Craig N. Carter named recipient of 2024 AVMA Meritorious Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Craig N. Carter, professor of epidemiology at the University of Kentucky, as the…
Dr. Karen Tobias recognized with 2024 AVMA Clinical Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Karen Tobias, a distinguished professor of small animal surgery at the University…
Dr. Jan Suchodolski wins 2024 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has named Dr. Jan Suchodolski, Professor and Holder of the Nestle Purina Chair in Microbiome…
Dr. Joni Scheftel named recipient of 2024 AVMA Public Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Joni Scheftel, recently retired state public health veterinarian with the…
Dr. Cathy King named recipient of 2024 AVMA Global Veterinary Service Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Cathy King, founder and CEO of World Vets, as the winner of the 2024 AVMA Global…
Dr. Debra Hickman named winner of 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Award
In recognition of her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, and leadership within the profession, the American…
AVMA Trust welcomes new trustees and elects new officers to its board
The AVMA Trust, the organization that provides members of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with access to insurance and employee…
Dr. Bianca Zenor named AVMA's chief membership officer
Dr. Bianca Zenor has joined the AVMA as Chief Membership Officer, overseeing the organization's Membership and Field Services Division, the Convention…
AVMA applauds veterinary priorities included in House and Senate Farm Bills
The House and Senate Agriculture Committees have taken action to pass a new Farm Bill that would reauthorize many federal programs essential to…
AVMA and AAEP praise strengthened regulations on horse soring
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced strengthened Horse Protection Act regulations that…
AVMA names Dr. Zenithson Ng recipient of 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Zenithson Ng, clinical assistant professor of community practice at the…
AVMA names congressional fellow for 2024-2025
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced that veterinarian Dr. Michael Streitz of Minnesota has been selected to participate in…
"Love is a 4-legged word": Celebrating the human-animal bond during National Pet Week
As National Pet Week (May 5-11) approaches, the AVMA invites the millions of pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of…
Winners announced for AVMA’s Spring Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
The second annual spring virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place April 20-21, with registrants from across North and South…
Dog-walking injuries rise but overall risk very low, review finds
Dog-walking injuries over the past two decades appear to have increased and women over 65 are most at risk of sustaining a serious injury, but the…