On #SharkAwarenessDay, the AVMA wants to send a special shoutout to all the aquatic veterinarians working with these incredible animals that play an essential role in keeping the oceans and seas healthy and productive.
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Veterinary Services
Schaumburg, IL 165,185 followers
Our Passion. Our Profession.
About us
The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession. Representing more than 91,000 members, we protect, promote and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. Our commitment is to advance the shared interests, values and goals of our membership, through a variety of avenues: - We develop positions on key issues and advocate for veterinarians, advancing their ability to provide crucial veterinary services. - We provide educational accreditation and certification programs that protect and elevate the quality of veterinary care. - We provide timely and relevant products and services to our members that enhance their opportunities for success and service, and support them in protecting the health and welfare of animals in their care. - We educate the public on the important and varied types of work that veterinarians do to advance both animal and human health.
- Website
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http://www.avma.org
External link for AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
- Industry
- Veterinary Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Schaumburg, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1863
- Specialties
- Educational accreditation, Policy guidance for veterinarians, Advocacy to protect and advance veterinary medicine, Veterinary Career Center, Financial tools, Products and services for veterinarians, Leadership training and development, veterinarians, veterinary medicine, and continuing education
Locations
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Primary
1931 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173, US
Employees at AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Updates
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Our guest on this week’s episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Rena Carlson, the immediate past president of the AVMA. Dr. Carlson shares her unexpected journey to AVMA leadership, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and the support she received along the way. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4cRKrTK
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AVMA members – the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted letters for veterinarians and pharmacy professionals advising to dispense Bimasone (flumethasone injection) instead of unapproved drugs for animal patients. The FDA recently approved Bimasone for use in horses, dogs, and cats for the various rheumatic, allergic, dermatologic, and other disease states which are known to be responsive to the anti-inflammatory corticoids. For more information, you can visit: https://lnkd.in/gK7-vsHW https://lnkd.in/ghpGiWij
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It's #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay! Whether they are the four-legged furry kind or have wings or scales, every pet gets included on All American Pet Photo Day. Get your cameras and phones ready and snap away. Be sure to share your favorite photos in the comments. We cannot wait to see all your pets.
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Are you kitten me? Nope, we are not...It's National Kitten Day! We would love to see a photo of your cat as a kitten, so share one with us in the comments! If you've just adopted or are planning to adopt soon, it is wise to have a socialization plan in place. Check out our advice on bringing a new kitten into your home: https://bit.ly/2GwK58h
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Our guest on this week’s episode of #MyVetLife Podcast is Dr. Mo Miller, a recent graduate veterinarian at a small animal hospital in Chicago. Dr. Miller shares their journey to becoming a veterinarian, highlighting their early passion for animal care and some of the speedbumps encountered along the way. They discuss their involvement with the Pride Veterinary Medical Community and their commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the profession. Dr. Miller offers advice to LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a sense of belonging, emphasizing the importance of community support and self-acceptance. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4bwqzop
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Exciting news from #AVMA2024: The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) recently announced that AVMA Immediate Past President Dr. Rena Carlson has been named as the new Chair of the AVMF Board of Directors! "With her wealth of experience and innovative vision, we are confident that Dr. Carlson will lead us in building strong support for the future of our profession. Welcome aboard, Dr. Carlson!" the AVMF said.
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On #WorldZoonosesDay, learn how veterinarians play an integral role in One Health and how veterinary expertise is vital in efforts to understand, control, prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect both people and animals: http://bit.ly/2QD5uRI