Why don't chocolate and pets mix? Here are 3 facts for pet owners to know on #NationalChocolateDay. You can find other dangerous foods for your pet here: https://bit.ly/2FSTha6
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Veterinary Services
Schaumburg, IL 169,802 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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It's one of the sweetest days of the year for humans - #NationalChocolateDay 🍫. Maybe not so much for your pet, though (especially your dog). Chocolate toxicity is one of the most commonly treated toxicities in dogs, particularly during the holiday seasons. This chart spells out which types of chocolate are the most toxic.
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Today, we share with you the fifth module of the latest offering on Journey for Teams: Educational Sharpenings -- interactive communication tools designed to refine skills that both individual and veterinary team members rely on daily. The fifth module focuses on How To Be An Upstander. Upstanders play a crucial role in creating a safer and more inclusive environment. When individuals stand up against wrongdoing, they send a message that harmful behaviors are unacceptable. View the complete summary and exercise here: https://bit.ly/4eW7TRb
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On the latest #MVLPodcast episode, Dr. Michelle Schack, a dairy veterinarian, discusses her journey in large animal practice. Dr. Schack shares her early interest in veterinary medicine, her experiences post-graduation, and the structure of her workdays. She highlights the physical demands and evolving roles in dairy medicine, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and ongoing education. Dr. Schack also discusses her efforts in education and outreach through social media, aiming to bridge the gap between the public and agriculture. Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/3YBIg2m
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What should Colorado residents know about Proposition 129, a proposal for a new midlevel position called a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA)? CBS News Colorado gives it a "Reality Check" and provides many reasons why this measure is the wrong idea for Colorado, how it would compromise the quality of care our pets receive, and why people should vote NO. Watch the full clip at https://lnkd.in/e6fnsMjf
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The DEIW Summit will bring together a community of 350 veterinary professionals committed to the shared goal of fostering environments where creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration can flourish. Your summit experience itself will be that kind of environment. Get to know everyone Thursday night at a networking welcome reception inside the conference hotel, The Starling. Enjoy refreshments in a relaxed environment to get the DEIW Summit started. The summit kicks off in less than two weeks. Don't miss out, register today: https://bit.ly/3WvL7aR
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As Colorado voters begin voting in an election that will decide whether their state creates a new midlevel veterinary practitioner (MLP) position, more and more veterinary groups are stepping forward to say publicly that such positions are unneeded and dangerous. https://bit.ly/3A9XtP0
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October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Cyberbullying has, unfortunately, become a real cause for concern among veterinary professionals. If your team has become a victim of cyberbullying, AVMA members have access to a help line staffed by crisis management experts along with these best practices for handling cyberbullies. https://bit.ly/3otwDb9 (Note: You must be signed in to your AVMA account to view)
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On the latest #MVLPodcast episode, Drs. Julie Hunt and Jeremy Delcambre discuss the AAVMC Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Veterinary Education. They were both members of the international task force that created the guidelines and the handbook recently published on this topic. Throughout the conversation we discuss what it was like to work on these documents, how the group came to consensus on recommendations and how they navigated challenging conversations. They emphasize the importance of adaptability, inclusivity, transparency and continuous improvement in veterinary education. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3YD7jkL
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One of the biggest time savers is recognizing when a task, even if done well, might not need to be done at all. Imagine the impact on your practice when team members focus their skills and time only on the tasks that drive real results for patients, clients, and the practice. In the latest Just One Thing blog post, learn how to leverage ready-made resources that give you the results you need without your team having to build from scratch. https://bit.ly/3A74vUG