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Why Ivermectin should not be used to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans

There seems to be a growing interest in a drug called ivermectin to treat humans with COVID-19. Ivermectin is often used in the U.S....

March 12, 2021

FAQs about rabies vaccine administration

The Veterinary Board of Governors (Board) periodically receives questions about rabies regulations and how to respond during different scenarios. The guidance below addresses rabies...

March 12, 2021

Joint Statement from AAVMC/AVMA Regarding Mental Health and Suicide in the Veterinary Profession

  This has been a difficult year for many, and in the past week, we have heard reports of veterinary colleagues who have died...

March 12, 2021

This Week’s Helpful Links

Washington Senate passes revised ag overtime bill – The Capital Press Washington state officials recommend bird feeders be left down – Seattle Times Seattle sighting of...

March 12, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 updates and testing guidance for veterinarians

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person to person, including between people who are physically...

March 5, 2021

Federal requirements for the veterinarian-client-patient relationship

The Basics  The federal government regulates veterinary medicine and animal drugs very differently than it does human health care and drugs intended for human...

March 5, 2021

This Week’s Helpful Links

Valley pet experts dispute claims of unsafe flea, tick collars – The Daily Item Ground Beef and Performance Dog Raw Pet Food Recalled For...

March 5, 2021

President’s Message – 2021 is here! Are we off to a great start?

The Ides of February has passed and we are well into 2021. I think it’s safe to say that most of us are delighted...

February 26, 2021

WSVMA DVM: Masterclass Webinar – Integrative Medicine: How Acupuncture and Herbs Enhance Patient Care

Join us Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021, at 12 pm for our webinar Integrative Medicine: How Acupuncture and Herbs Enhance Patient Care with Nell Ostermiere,...

February 26, 2021

Veterinary shortage application process open

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared 196 veterinary shortage areas in 41 states for 2021, although none in the Pacific Northwest have been declared....

February 26, 2021