Noncompetes: What you need to know
A federal ban on most noncompete agreements is scheduled to take effect this fall, but it’s being challenged. What does that mean for veterinary professionals?
Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics revised
The AVMA House of Delegates approved revisions to the ethics policy, which provides ethical guidance for all veterinarians.
Workforce: What is best for safe, quality animal care?
Staffing and other challenges are fueling discussion of workforce needs—and some risky proposals to change how veterinary care is provided. The AVMA views the issues through a lens of quality patient care.
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Strengthen the veterinary team-client partnership
The Positive Pet Care Guide and Effective Equine Care Guide, developed through industry collaborations, help veterinary practices foster healthy communication and strong partnerships with clients. Use them to align client and team expectations; encourage supportive environments; and support the best possible patient care.
Avian influenza in dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Understand this evolving situation.
Become a mentor—Get a mentor
MentorVet Connect, brought to you by the AVMA, connects new veterinary graduates with trained mentors, free of charge. The connection can transform both partners. Apply now to become a mentor or mentee.
Explore the Journey for Teams
Journey for Teams provides everyone in the veterinary community a path to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Take the journey individually or as a team. There's even an opportunity to earn CE credit.
Upcoming events
AVMA COE site visit: Chamberlain University
August 11-15
National Check the Chip Day
August 15
Telehealth Awareness Week
September 15-21
Veterinary Business and Economic Forum
October 8-9
DEIW Summit
November 7-9
FEATURED CE
Onboarding to support team retention
Intentional onboarding focuses on the employee experience and the goal of retention. Discover how you can bring effective, purposeful onboarding to your organization.
AAVSB, VMG surveys find lack of support for midlevel practitioner
Both groups said they support better utilization of credentialed veterinary technicians as part of the answer to workforce issues.
Just one thing: Unlock productivity with a simple key
Boosting productivity doesn’t have to involve a complicated project. Productivity obstacles are often surprisingly mundane—requiring less than 15 minutes to address.