Why 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(March 2024)This article has outdated statistics relating to animals in local shelters.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…
Read More“Why You Need a Recruiter” by The VET Recruiter
By Stacy Pursell Why You Need a Recruiter . . . Even When the Job Market is Good The VET Recruiter www.thevetrecruiter.com You don’t need to be told that the job market is good right now, especially for the best candidates and top professionals. There is a shortage of qualified candidates in most industries and professions,…
Read MoreQ3 2022 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Debra Nickelson I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sandy Willis is our official liaison with the AVMA. Dr. Willis asked to be assigned the American Association of Industry Veterinarians. Dr. Ellen Lowery and I are thrilled to have Dr. Willis on our team. Dr. Willis served as an intern at the University of Minnesota…
Read MorePresident’s Letter | Q3 2022
By Timothy Smaha Posted: 8/11/2022, 4:34 PM Let me first start by saying thank you to everyone who joined us for the AVMA reception and who attended one of the many sessions that AAIV collaborated on. This AVMA meeting was one of the best to date. Having said that, for those who didn’t attend the networking event,…
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