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?
Keep the fun in July 4 celebrations
These easy-to-share tips will help your clients keep their pets safe during Fourth of July festivities.
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.
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.
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
Every veterinary team member now has a pathway to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. Discover the Journey for Teams—and see why veterinary colleagues are excited about it.
Upcoming events
AVMA COE site visits: University of Maryland and Arkansas State
July 7-11
AVMA COE site visit: Rocky Vista University
July 21-25
Train the Trainer
July 23
Comments due: Proposed new specialty
July 31
National Check the Chip Day
August 15
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.
Government prepares to ease federal restrictions on marijuana
The U.S. Department of Justice has recommended rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance. The final decision rests with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
AVMF spearheads feline research with EveryCat Foundation
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has provided more than $130,000 to advance a variety of feline research projects, thanks to a generous estate gift.