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President’s Letter | Q4 2024
Dear AAIV Members, As we welcome the fall season, I find myself writing my final message as President of AAIV. It’s been an absolute honor to serve in this role and to be part of such a dedicated community of veterinarians in industry. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust you placed in me and for…
Read More My Must Have | Q4 2024
By Carolyn Luther, D.V.M. – AAIV At Large Director Things I can’t live without when I travel, Part 2: Tech Items I have been working in animal health for 12 years now, and some of these items have been with me almost as long! 15ft/flat head/angle extension cord – for those hotels that do not have…
Read More Q4 2024 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Debra Nickelson, D.V.M., AAIV Delegate to the AVMA HOD What does representation in the House of Delegates mean for members of the American Association of Industry Veterinarians? AAIV is one of many allied organizations represented in the House of Delegates. Other allied organizations are the species groups, government groups, specialty groups, and our favorite, SAVMA.…
Read More My Must Have | Q3 2024
By Carolyn Luther, D.V.M. – AAIV At Large Director Things I can’t live without when I travel, Part 1: Personal care and travel items I have been working in animal health for 12 years now, and some of these items have been with me almost as long! The biggest ”lifestyle” recommendation I have is to keep…
Read More President’s Letter | Q3 2024
Dear AAIV Members, As I write this newsletter, I can’t believe the start of school is only three weeks away for my son, who is an incoming freshman. His summer has been just as busy as the school year, filled with high school weight training, football and basketball practices, and an online summer school class.…
Read More Q3 2024 AVMA House of Delegates Report
By Timothy Smaha, D.V.M., AAIV Alternate Delegate to the AVMA HOD The 2024 AVMA convention was held in Austin, Texas, with the House of Delegates meeting on June 20-21. At the meeting, the House of Delegates was updated on the recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, heard from outgoing president and vice president, and welcomed…
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