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Veterinarian obituaries in the “In Memory” section of the Journal of the AVMA, June 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine created a crisis in animal care, affecting the thousands of pets carried across borders, shelter animals in war zones, strays reliant on feeding programs, and zoo animals that cannot be moved without endangering them.
Most states lack restrictions on the title “veterinary technician,” and inconsistent state-by-state rules and enforcement lead to widespread misuse, a recent report states.
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine hosted Student AVMA Symposium 2022 in March. The event brought in around 725 attendees and was the first in-person symposium in three years.
The AVMA worked with lawmakers and coalitions to help secure funding in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill for programs critical to the veterinary profession.
Among initial courses approved for the new AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program are courses through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Independent Study Program and courses provided to veterinary students at Texas A&M University.
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura Molgaard, Paul Plummer, Allison Siu, and Link Welborn.
