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My Must Have | Q1 2024
By Jennifer Kasten, D.V.M. Industry veterinarians are busy people. For most of us, our days are filled spent in airports or driving down highways, attending dinners that extend late into the night, sleeping in hotel rooms and squeezing in email and admin time wherever we can get it. Our office-based colleagues frequently spend their time in…
Read MoreQ1 2024 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Debra Nickelson D.V.M., MBA AAIV Delegate The House of Delegates for the AVMA met during the Veterinary Leadership Symposium early January in Chicago. For once it was rather nice outside! The American Association of Industry Veterinarians is represented by myself and Dr. Tim Smaha. Please send any comments or questions to AAIV at industryvets@gmail.com.…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Q1 2024
President’s Perspective Dear AAIV Members, As we step into the promise of a new year, I am honored to serve as the President of the AAIV. Winter invites us to reflect and set intentions for the coming year, and I invite each of you to join me on this journey. Reflecting on 2023, we celebrate…
Read MoreNew AAIV coordinator: Izzy Ramirez
We have a new face in the AAIV world! Isabella “Izzy” Ramirez will be taking over the role of AAIV coordinator in the new year. Izzy comes from an administrative assistant and customer service background, previously holding roles at FosterAdopt Connect and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Kansas City, KS. As many of you know, AAIV has…
Read MoreAVMA Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering on AVMA Councils and Committees is an excellent way to make sure your voice gets heard and contribute to the profession. The AVMA invites you to explore the Committee and Council positions still available in 2024. Please visit the Volunteer Opportunities section of the AVMA website to learn more. The list of vacancies includes incumbents whose…
Read MoreTotal Planning Veterinary Services – Disability Income Insurance FAQs
AAIV’s sponsor, Total Planning, would like to share some frequently asked questions. Make sure to mention you are an AAIV member as members receive a discount! What is Disability Income insurance? It’s a financial safety net that helps replace a portion of your income if a serious illness or injury prevents you from working. How…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Q4 2023
President’s Perspective It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us. Where did the time go, and when will I find the time for a little holiday shopping? I wanted to open this letter by congratulating the 2023 board on their accomplishments this year. I truly appreciate your hard work and patience along…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Summer 2023
President’s Perspective If you know me personally, you know I am a creature of habit. I wake up at the same time each day; I park in the same parking lot at the airport; and I paddle board the same route each time I get out on the water. Yes, guilty as charged. However, I…
Read MoreNew AVMA Award to Recognize Achievements in Supporting DEI
April 2023 Debra Nickelson DVM, MBA AAIV Alternate Delegate We invite you to nominate an AVMA member who has made significant contributions to the veterinary profession through innovating and transformational leadership in promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 22. Beginning this year, a new AVMA award will formally…
Read MoreEmbracing Multigenerations in the Workplace
Dr. Collins presented a webinar about how people of any generation can effectively engage and interact with people of other generations in the workplace. She showed some examples of general perceptions regarding each generation and shared that people often compare the next generation coming up as not fitting their familiar mold. These generation categories include:…
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