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  • Celebrate veterinary technicians—with complementary CE October 20, 2026
    Ready to celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week? New CE courses on AVMA Axon—free of charge through year-end—will help everyone on the veterinary team discover new ways to empower and more fully engage veterinary technicians in day-to-day practice.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Understanding pet ownership and owners: New data released October 12, 2026
    The AVMA’s annual survey of pet populations, ownership, and owner trends has just been released and is available free of charge to AVMA and SAVMA members.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Just one thing: Curate your learning—in small bites October 8, 2026
    When small pockets of time open up in your day, how do you use them? Here's a simple way to turn short periods of downtime into opportunities for growth.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Chart of the month: Practice owner satisfaction holds steady September 25, 2026
    Data from AVMA’s annual Census of Veterinarians suggest that one benefit of practice ownership might be a lasting sense of job satisfaction.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Proposed changes to accreditation: What you need to know September 22, 2026
    AVMA President Dr. Jen Quammen has written an open letter explaining the federal government's proposed changes to accreditation of veterinary medical colleges and how the AVMA is working to ensure that rigorous accreditation continues without interruption.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • President’s Column: Stay curious—and stay informed September 18, 2026
    Some of AVMA President Dr. Jen Quammen's greatest learning has happened when she has stepped outside her day-to-day experience. Will you join her at the AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum?
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Nominate an Unsung Hero in your workplace September 14, 2026
    Do you know someone whose hard work and dedication go above and beyond the call of duty? Nominations for AVMA's Unsung Heroes Awards are open through October 16.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Just one thing: Create one piece of holiday certainty September 10, 2026
    Veterinary work doesn’t pause just because the calendar says "holiday." Devoting 15 minutes now to tackle one end-of-year task can ease the holiday crunch and possibly add a little more clarity for your whole team.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • Become a healthy workplace educator with AVMA Train the Trainer September 8, 2026
    AVMA’s Train the Trainer Healthy Workplace Educator Program gives veterinary professionals evidence-based strategies for strengthening workplace culture and team cohesion—and the skills to teach those strategies to others.
    AVMA@Work Editor
  • What to do if you suspect screwworm infestation? September 3, 2026
    New resources in AVMA’s New World screwworm hub include a quick reference to help veterinary practices find needed answers right away, plus guidance specifically for animal shelters.
    AVMA@Work Editor