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Our Wildlife Medicine course is intended to provide veterinary practitioners with an introduction on how to approach wildlife medicine cases for the purpose of stabilizing the animal and subsequent transfer to an authorized wildlife rehabilitator. Further, veterinarians will learn about various wildlife rehabilitation considerations that are important to restore health and welfare of the wild patient. […]

It is no secret that new veterinary graduates find themselves struggling with many intangible responsibilities as they start out. Most would likely not realize that their veterinary passions also translate into veterinary leadership roles. The ALVMA recognizes the importance of early-career veterinarian development of its newest members. Becoming the best veterinary leader you can be

The Alabama VMA (ALVMA) conducts an awards program to honor individuals whose service has contributed significantly to the veterinary profession in Alabama. The 2023 Awards Program will be presented during the 2023 Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference, May 31 – June 4. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2023. Nominations may be made only by

Newly Added Poultry Track!!We along with the AL Dept of Ag and Industries are excited to announce the addition of a Poultry Track for 2023! On Saturday, February 25, a separate Poultry Track will also be presented alongside the Food Animal Conference program. Attendees will be able to choose between a Full Conference registration which

The “limited PSLF waiver” refers to the time-limited changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program rules that allow borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. This opportunity ends on Oct. 31, 2022. Note: If you are new to PSLF and want some background about the

The first potential case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission has been documented by researchers in France. The viral disease was declared a public health emergency of international concern on July 23 by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization. On. Aug. 4, the Biden administration declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency in

With a grant from the Zoetis Foundation, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation is offering a new scholarship program to support students in veterinary technician programs. Announced in August, the Zoetis Foundation Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program will provide $1,000 scholarships to up to 270 students. The scholarship application cycle opens on Sept. 1 and closes on