AVMA Blog
- Just one thing: Create an opportunity to practice April 13, 2026Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. Setting aside a few minutes to let team members practice new skills is an investment that can yield a stronger, more resilient—and likely better engaged—team.AVMA@Work Editor
- Unifying AVMA LIFE and AVMA PLIT: What's next April 8, 2026AVMA LIFE and PLIT are coming together in June under one banner, AVMA Insurance Services, providing a seamless experience for AVMA members to manage every insurance need.AVMA@Work Editor
- Chart of the month: Work hours near pre-pandemic levels March 24, 2026New data show a continuing drop in the number of hours worked by U.S. veterinarians, suggesting a return to more typical, pre-pandemic patterns.AVMA@Work Editor
- President's Column: Enhancing mentorship in veterinary practice March 20, 2026Effective mentoring is a two-way exchange. When communication is open and honest, mentors learn and grow just as much as the individuals they support.AVMA@Work Editor
- Just one thing: Prep for next winter March 17, 2026As we end another winter marked by severe storms across much of the U.S., now is a good time to spend 15 minutes reflecting on disaster preparedness—and how to make the next winter surprise a little less disruptive.AVMA@Work Editor
- Veterinary professional associate: AVMA clarifies the profession's concerns March 16, 2026AVMA's president clarified in a recent letter to the editor why an overwhelming majority of veterinarians and veterinary technicians oppose creating a veterinary professional associate.AVMA@Work Editor
- FDA animal drug pathways: What veterinarians need to know March 12, 2026A pair of AVMA resources clarify the different ways in which new animal drugs can become legally available—and what they mean for veterinary clinicians.AVMA@Work Editor
- Just released: AVMA data and insights on the veterinary profession March 11, 2026The 2026 Economic State of the Veterinary Profession report, one of the AVMA’s industry-standard research titles, has been updated for 2026. It’s available in the AVMA Store and is free of charge to AVMA and SAVMA members.AVMA@Work Editor
- Explore the new look of My Veterinary Life March 4, 2026Early-career veterinarians and veterinary students will find it easier to connect with the many AVMA resources available to them, thanks to a new, modern update to the My Veterinary Life website.AVMA@Work Editor
- Call for comments: Educating veterinary technicians February 27, 2026Commenting is open on proposed changes to some of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® (AVMA CVTEA®) educational standards for veterinary technology education programs.AVMA@Work Editor