Q1 2024 AVMA House of Delegates Report

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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.…

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AVMA Volunteer Opportunities

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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…

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Who’s Who in the AVMA?

Dr. Rena Carlson steps in as the 2023-2024 AVMA President. Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Faeh who was elected as AVMA President-Elect. Dr. Jennifer Quammen is the AVMA Vice President for another year. Left: Dr. Rena Carlson                     Middle: Dr. Sandra Faeh                      Right: Dr. Jennifer Quammen Two candidates announced their run for AVMA Vice President for 2024-2026:…

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Q3 2023 AVMA House of Delegates Report

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By Debra Nickelson The Major Resolution There were nine resolutions brought forward to the House of Delegates for review during the summer session in July. 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. A…

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New 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…

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AVMA President-Elect Candidates

The American Association of Industry Veterinarians is your organization. We get one vote on the next AVMA President-Elect. This year, there are three outstanding candidates. Check them out on the AVMA site. We encourage you to send a message to industryvets@gmail.com about these candidates. Who would you vote for? Candidates for 2023-2024 AVMA President-Elect

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Q2 2023 AVMA House of Delegates Report

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By Debra Nickelson AVMA endorses federal legislation to address illicit xylazine A newly proposed law backed by the AVMA would help combat the emerging threat posed by illicit xylazine while protecting veterinary access to this important animal sedative. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act was introduced into congress in March. The bill’s provisions would equip law enforcement…

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Q1 2023 AVMA House of Delegates Report

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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…

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Q4 2022 AVMA House of Delegates Report

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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.…

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Q3 2022 AVMA Report

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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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