Position Statement on Veterinary Nursing
In 2017, NAVTA launched the Veterinary Nurse Initiative in part to address the ongoing credentialed veterinary technician shortage present in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. NAVTA’s leadership proposes that standardizing the title to “veterinary nurse” enhances public awareness about the role of the CVT/RVT/LVT, as well as providing clarity about the role within the profession.
New AVMA VCPR/Telehealth Resources
The AVMA has released 2 new resources related to telemedicine and the VCPR. Telehealth Definitions Federal Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccination
The AVMA has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID Relief and Spending Bill Address Veterinary Priorities
Congress has passed a fourth COVID-19 relief bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2021. These packages include many of AVMA’s top advocacy priorities, including fixing the unfavorable IRS tax treatment of expenses paid with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, streamlined PPP loan forgiveness for […]
Helpful Business Resources from AVMA
AVMA has developed a suite of resources to help you understand the relief programs and allow you to decide how best to use them for your individual situation. The AVMA COVID-19 legislation and regulations page has detailed information to help you understand how the federal relief measures affect you, your team, and your business: Small […]
Guidance for Managing Veterinary Employees With Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 Exposure or Disease
The AVMA has created guidance on managing veterinary facility employees with exposure to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.
Minimizing COVID-19 Exposure and Social Distancing in Veterinary Practice
The AVMA has developed this flow chart which may help veterinary practices minimize exposure to COVID-19, practice social distancing and assist in managing cases.
How Can Veterinarians Best Deal With the Situation That’s Developing With COVID-19?
Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer of the AVMA, hopped on a quick call with Not One More Vet to talk about Coronavirus and how veterinarians can best deal with the situation that’s developing with COVID-19.
Save the Date: August 15 is “Check the Chip Day”
Check the Chip Day is meant to serve as a reminder to pet owners to check and update their pets’ microchip registration information. Microchips are very effective for identifying lost pets and reuniting them with their families, but the happy ending can’t occur if the microchip registration isn’t correct – or if the chip has […]
FAQs about Medical Marijuana in Companion Animals
FAQs about Medical Marijuana in Companion Animals By Carrie Jurney DVM DACVIM (Neurology) With the rise in popularity of medical and recreational marijuana in humans, it follows that people will be curious about using these products in their pets. This is still a tricky subject for the veterinarian, as evidence is lacking and legality is questionable […]