IN THENEWS

Dear AAIV Members,

This morning, as I gathered yet another generous bowl of cherry tomatoes from my garden, I couldn’t help but notice that the trees in my backyard are starting to lose their vibrant green — signaling the first hints of autumn. I welcome the cooler weather and the beautiful colors that fall brings. And truth be told, I’m also ready for my garden to slow down — I’m running out of creative ways to use all these tomatoes!

I’m equally excited about what AAIV has planned for this fall season. First up, our autumn webinar is scheduled from Noon to 1 p.m. CT on Sept. 8. Our topic, Generative AI, is one that’s capturing everyone’s attention. Many of us have heard that AI can boost productivity and reduce stress but might feel unsure about where to start. This session will provide a foundational introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence and its expanding role across professional and creative fields. We’ll explore how generative AI models learn patterns, predict content and create original outputs like text and images. Through engaging activities and thoughtful discussions on ethics, you’ll gain practical experience using AI tools for brainstorming, writing and personalized learning. If you haven’t registered already, you can do so here. This webinar is complimentary for all AAIV members and offers 1 hour of RACE-approved CE credit.

Following that, we’ll host a virtual all-member meeting at 5-6:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 7. This is your chance to hear updates on AAIV’s key initiatives — mentorship, educational webinars, networking, representation in the AVMA House of Delegates and more. Most importantly, we want to hear from you! How can we better support you as an industry veterinarian? What topics matter most to you? What educational content would you like us to offer? I encourage you to join this informative session. Let us know you plan to join here.

Lastly, the AAIV elections are coming up in October. Are you interested in serving on our board? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit? We are currently accepting applications for the positions of President-Elect, Vice President of Marketing and External Communications, Vice President of Internal Communications and three Board Member roles. For detailed position descriptions, please click here. To be considered, submit your completed candidate nomination form to industryvets@aaivet.org by 5 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 9. Voting will take place from Oct. 14-28. Newly elected officers and board members will be notified in early November and invited to join the December 2025 board meeting to meet the team.

Whether at the fall webinar or the all-member meeting, I look forward to connecting with you soon. I’d love to hear your ideas on how we can make AAIV even better — and if you have any favorite recipes or creative uses for cherry tomatoes, please do share!

Warm regards,

Ann Korbel, D.V.M.
President, American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV)