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19 August

Journey for Teams seeks to educate, inspire and drive change in advancing DEI throughout the veterinary profession

wsvma   |   DEI

"Journey for Teams," a sweeping new initiative to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the nation's veterinary profession, was announced today by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE). "Journey for Teams is our most ambitious DEI undertaking to date – a comprehensive and collaborative process to be incorporated into every sphere of activity within veterinary medicine," said Dr. Jose Arce, President of the AVMA, at a news conference at the AVMA's annual convention in Philadelphia. The...

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19 August

WSVMA Power of Ten Leadership Academy application deadline approaching

wsvma   |   WSVMA News

WSVMA Power of Ten Leadership Academy application deadline approaching Applications are still being accepted to WSVMA’s Power of Ten Leadership Academy. Power of Ten is a WSVMA initiative designed to help recent graduates develop foundational skills in leadership, communication, and business. Ten participants will be selected to participate in the Power of Ten leadership academy for the coming year. Participants will join a network of peers in a series of learning experiences that commence in November 2022 and culminate in October...

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19 August

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference – Learn how to increase your sense of wellbeing

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference – Learn how to increase your sense of wellbeing Registration is open for this year’s Pacific NW Conference taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Register today to learn from stellar scientific speakers, business experts, and special guests that will be presenting a variety of cutting-edge topics. Veterinary technicians will hold their Annual Conference concurrently. In case you’ve been busy and haven’t heard the news, we are in person this year! To follow...

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12 August

AVMA House of Delegates Summer Report

wsvma   |   Uncategorized

The AVMA House of Delegates met on July 28-29 in Philadelphia.  The House discussed two hot topics in veterinary medicine during the veterinary information forum.  The HOD discussed needed updates to the Model Veterinary Practice Act such as license portability, roles, and supervision of veterinary technicians and assistants, as well as telemedicine. The HOD also discussed the Responsibility to Provide Emergency Care as it pertains to the principles of veterinary medical ethics. There were 5 resolutions brought forward to the House...

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12 August

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference – Spotlight sessions focus on DEI

wsvma   |   Uncategorized

Online registration is open for this year’s Pacific NW Conference taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Register today to learn from stellar scientific speakers, business experts, and special guests that will be presenting a variety of cutting-edge topics. Veterinary technicians will hold their Annual Conference concurrently. In case you’ve been busy, we are in person this year! To follow through with the Board of Directors’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we’ll again offer CE...

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