AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest

AVMA Animal Welfare Division

Test your animal welfare knowledge by competing in this year’s AWJAC at Colorado State University on November 16-18, 2018!

The AWJAC is a great place to analyze the welfare of various types of animals in different scenarios.  You will determine the welfare of animals in virtually developed and live scenarios and then present your decision orally to the judges.  The AWJAC is also a fun opportunity to meet and mingle with other animal welfare experts!

This year’s species include:
 Dairy Goats
 Green Iguanas
 Egg Laying Ducks
 Live Assessment: Polo Ponies

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 15 Questions? Please contact Dr. Sharon Kuca at 847-285-6713 or skuca@avma.org. We hope you can join us!

My Veterinary Life

My Veterinary Life
New Website Launch

My Veterinary Life is a dedicated microsite for students and recent graduates. Navigate your transition from student to veterinarian, nurture your personal wellbeing, and establish strong financial habits. The AVMA is committed to being by your side for guidance, direction and support every step of the way, from your first-year through graduation and all the milestones as you establish your veterinary career.  

Browse the collection of resources at myveterinarylife.com.

Veterinary Career Center Webinar

VCC Webinar - Leadership and Team Building for Practice Success

Join the AVMA Veterinary Career Center on Wednesday, August 15, for a free, one-hour webinar, explore the leadership and team-building skills needed to run a thriving veterinary practice. Dr. Peter Weinstein, veterinary practice consultant and member of the AVMA’s Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee, will discuss how veterinarians and veterinary practice owners can acquire the skills to be successful leaders.

You will learn about:

• The skills it takes to be an effective leader and how to develop them
• How having a practice vision, mission, and set of values can help you build a strong and collaborative team
• The difference between a leader and a manager
• How a healthy work culture can lead to improved job satisfaction, higher staff retention, and better patient care and client relationships

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

REGISTER NOW

TITLE: Leadership and Team Building for Practice Success
DATE: Wednesday, August 15
TIME: Noon - 1:00pm Central Time
CE Credit: 1

AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network

Do you want to be more involved in the political climate and take action on legislation and regulations impacting the veterinary profession? The AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network gives you the tools to do so. 

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Congressional Advocacy Network (CAN), a community of more than 30,000 veterinarians, veterinary students and friends of veterinary medicine are committed to protecting our profession. Every day, Congress and regulatory agencies make decisions that impact veterinarians and issues we care about – like animal health, animal welfare and public health. The AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network gives you tools to speak up on these issues, protect our profession and ensure that veterinary values are preserved. Join today!

During registration for CAN you can also sign up for The AVMA Advocate, their monthly emailed newsletter showcasing all the AVMA’s advocacy activities from public loan forgiveness to veterinary shortage concerns.

The AVMA's Government Relations Division is the veterinary profession's voice on Capitol Hill and they want your help. Sign up for CAN and be another voice for your profession.

AVMA Convention

At the recent AVMA Convention held in Denver, Colorado SAVMA student leaders from all over the country and beyond met to discuss veterinary student issues. One of the biggest topics discussed by SAVMA presidents and delegates was collaboration; collaboration with each other, other clubs, and other schools. These types of collaboration can successfully help benefits reach more students.

There is another year of ALL for Students funding. This money goes towards supporting all SAVMA chapters in Professional Development, Community Outreach, Leadership and Wellness activities. A huge thank you to our sponsors American Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA PLIT, AVMA Life and SAVMA.