Q1 2023 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Debra Nickelson February 2023 Resolutions There were nine resolutions brought forward to the House of Delegates for review during the winter session in January. Such resolutions are brought to the House if a new policy is created, an existing policy needs rewording or if the board of directors determines the policy to be pertinent. An…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Q1 2023
President’s Perspective I am in complete disbelief that I am saying this but welcome to 2023. VMX marked my first official meeting as president. As a 15-plus year member of AAIV, three years on the board and more than 18 years of industry experience, I have a passion for this organization and can’t wait to get…
Read MoreCareer Transition Panel Recap
Career Transition Panel Recap Last fall, AAIV hosted a lively discussion on veterinary careers in industry. This was moderated by Dr. Valerie Ragan, Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, VAMD. The panelists included: · Dr. Russ Drury, Boehringer-Ingelheim and Pawsibilites Vet Med · Dr. Jen Kasten, Dechra Pharmaceuticals · Dr. Carolyn Luther, MedVet · Dr. Tabatha Regehr, Pet…
Read MoreWhy It’s Smart to Be Open to Opportunity
By: Stacy Pursell Why It’s Smart to Be Open to Opportunity in Your Career The way in which you view opportunity is the number one factor in ultimately determining how successful you will be in your animal health career. That may sound like a rather bold statement, but I can say with confidence that it’s…
Read MoreLearning and Leading with AAIV and K-State Olathe
By Ellen Lowery Learning and Leading with AAIV and K-State Olathe Recap American Association of Industry Veterinarians and Kansas State University Olathe presented the annual Learning and Leading continuing education track at VMX 2023. The program featured speakers who have experienced success outside of traditional practice in roles with industry, academia and consulting. The day started out…
Read MoreAAALAC: What is it and Why are We a Member Org
By Debra Nickelson AAALAC: What is it and Why are We a Member Org The Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International) is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of all animals in biomedical and agricultural research through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. Species covered include all laboratory…
Read MoreQ4 2022 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Debra Nickelson AVMA House of Delegates Report If you have not participated in a Veterinary Leadership Conference, I encourage you to attend. Sure, Chicago can be freezing cold in January, but it can be surprisingly pleasant, and you are indoors most of the time. There also will be fun team-building projects for a good cause.…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Q4 2022
President’s Perspective: Work-Life Balance It is hard to believe that we have already gotten to the point of passing on the baton to the next president of AAIV. I am confident that Dr. Allison Sateren from Boehringer Ingelheim will be a great leader for our organization. Dr. Sateren and I have worked side by side…
Read MoreThe Science of Love by Hill’s Pet Nutrition
(March 2024)This article has outdated statistics relating to animals in local shelters. For the most up to date information please visit The World Animal Health Foundation’s article Pet Adoption Statistics – Animal Surrender And Shelter Intake. The Science of Love: Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Actor Taylor Lautner Invite Pet Lovers to Join the Clear The…
Read MoreQ3 2022 AVMA Report
By Debra Nickelson New Initiatives Journey For Teams The AVMA is co-launching a multi-year educational initiative to help veterinary workplaces become more diverse, equitable and inclusive. The AVMA and VMAE plan to deliver monthly learning modules for about 30 months on topics related to DEI on the project’s website. These modules will be about 15 minutes…
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