American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
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This is the official Bluesky account for the American Veterinary Medical Association, the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession
Whether you’re in the market to adopt a senior pet or already the proud owner of one (or two), the AVMA has developed resources and FAQs to help pet owners during Senior Pet Health Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month (which both take place in November!) https://bit.ly/47NYRVo
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Whether you’re in the market to adopt a senior pet or already the proud owner of one (or two), the AVMA has developed resources and FAQs to help pet owners during Senior Pet Health Month and Adopt a Senior Pet Month (which both take place in November!) https://bit.ly/47NYRVo
From all of us at the AVMA, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧🍂
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From all of us at the AVMA, we want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧🍂
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
We are so grateful for all veterinary professionals and the exemplary work you have done. We also want to extend a big thank you to the emergency veterinary teams that give up their holidays to keep animals safe.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while you may be looking forward to some good eats, there are some eats that may not be so good for your pet. 🦃🍁🥧
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while you may be looking forward to some good eats, there are some eats that may not be so good for your pet. 🦃🍁🥧
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/47yL2sN
Diabetes in pets is more manageable if it is detected early and managed with the help of your veterinarian. During #NationalPetDiabetesMonth, learn how with proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives: https://bit.ly/4oNu6Wt
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Diabetes in pets is more manageable if it is detected early and managed with the help of your veterinarian. During #NationalPetDiabetesMonth, learn how with proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives: https://bit.ly/4oNu6Wt
NEW THIS YEAR: Join us during #AVMAVLC for an evening of bowling and games at the Friday Night Party at Lucky Strike Chicago, located right across the street from VLC! We would like to thank Zoetis for hosting this event. Learn more and register at avma.org/VLC
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NEW THIS YEAR: Join us during #AVMAVLC for an evening of bowling and games at the Friday Night Party at Lucky Strike Chicago, located right across the street from VLC! We would like to thank Zoetis for hosting this event. Learn more and register at avma.org/VLC
Here's a little quiz for U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here's a little quiz for U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
In extremely Dwight Schrute voice...FALSE. The AVMA has extensive resources to help veterinarians make appropriate decisions regarding antimicrobial use. Visit avma.org/Antimicrobials to learn more.
AVMA members - We've developed these helpful reference sheets to help support your team's judicious use of antibiotics in dogs or cats.
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
AVMA members - We've developed these helpful reference sheets to help support your team's judicious use of antibiotics in dogs or cats.
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
There's no better time to download and print them off than during U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week! Get yours at: https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
Veterinary professionals have a unique and important role in helping protect antimicrobial effectiveness.
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Veterinary professionals have a unique and important role in helping protect antimicrobial effectiveness.
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
During U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week and World AMR Awareness Week, discover how AVMA supports veterinarians in this role with educational materials and policies. https://bit.ly/3Lb7Cjo
Looking for a great way to kick off 2026? Join us in January for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC). Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and hone leadership skills. Register at avma.org/VLC #AVMAVLC
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Looking for a great way to kick off 2026? Join us in January for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC). Through a unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking, attendees will expand and hone leadership skills. Register at avma.org/VLC #AVMAVLC
The nomination period is now open for the 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and non-veterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare. View the full list of awards and the nomination form: https://bit.ly/43wm4ZT
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The nomination period is now open for the 2026 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and non-veterinarians to the veterinary profession and to animal health and welfare. View the full list of awards and the nomination form: https://bit.ly/43wm4ZT
ICYMI: The fall 2025 AVMA #AWJAC took place this past weekend at Texas A&M University, drawing over 270 registrants from 23 universities across North America who tested their skills in assessing the welfare of animals. View the list of contest winners: https://bit.ly/47SMINM
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ICYMI: The fall 2025 AVMA #AWJAC took place this past weekend at Texas A&M University, drawing over 270 registrants from 23 universities across North America who tested their skills in assessing the welfare of animals. View the list of contest winners: https://bit.ly/47SMINM
The AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek! Thank you to all the practice managers and hospital administrators for their roles in supporting the veterinary profession while ensuring exceptional pet care.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek! Thank you to all the practice managers and hospital administrators for their roles in supporting the veterinary profession while ensuring exceptional pet care.
Great veterinary hospitals thrive when care, team wellbeing, and business needs are in balance. This week we join the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating practice managers for being the steady voices that keep it all aligned. #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Great veterinary hospitals thrive when care, team wellbeing, and business needs are in balance. This week we join the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in celebrating practice managers for being the steady voices that keep it all aligned. #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek
#VeteransDay - The AVMA wants to send out a big thank you to all service members - including all the veterinary professionals and AVMA members who care for our military animals.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#VeteransDay - The AVMA wants to send out a big thank you to all service members - including all the veterinary professionals and AVMA members who care for our military animals.
During #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek, the AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in honoring these dedicated veterinary professionals. Here's a message from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey.
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
During #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek, the AVMA joins the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) in honoring these dedicated veterinary professionals. Here's a message from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey.
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
Here are a few ways to recognize the value of a manager: https://bit.ly/4qw7yuP
Join us in observing #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek along with the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)! Some might ask, “Why a whole week?” We believe one day can’t capture the scope of what practice managers do.
Share one reason you value your manager!
Share one reason you value your manager!
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join us in observing #PracticeManagerRecognitionWeek along with the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)! Some might ask, “Why a whole week?” We believe one day can’t capture the scope of what practice managers do.
Share one reason you value your manager!
Share one reason you value your manager!
While attending #AVMAVLC in January, be sure to join us for this special event, Connecting with a Cause, hosted by CareCredit!
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
While attending #AVMAVLC in January, be sure to join us for this special event, Connecting with a Cause, hosted by CareCredit!
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
Network with peers while giving back. For the complete VLC schedule and to register, visit avma.org/VLC
Another successful AVMA #AWJAC is complete! AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, along with the rest of the AVMA staff, would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in our fall animal welfare assessment contest.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Another successful AVMA #AWJAC is complete! AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey, along with the rest of the AVMA staff, would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in our fall animal welfare assessment contest.
Today and every day, AVMA honors the incredible bond between humans and animals. We encourage you to celebrate International Human-Animal Bond Day by sharing stories and photos of your pets in the comments!
Looking for more? Visit www.habri.org/human-animal-bond-day/
Looking for more? Visit www.habri.org/human-animal-bond-day/
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today and every day, AVMA honors the incredible bond between humans and animals. We encourage you to celebrate International Human-Animal Bond Day by sharing stories and photos of your pets in the comments!
Looking for more? Visit www.habri.org/human-animal-bond-day/
Looking for more? Visit www.habri.org/human-animal-bond-day/
Welcome all attendees to Texas A&M University for the 2025 fall AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (#AWJWAC)! Here are some well wishes to our participants from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey!
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Welcome all attendees to Texas A&M University for the 2025 fall AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (#AWJWAC)! Here are some well wishes to our participants from AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey!
November is National Pet Diabetes Month. When untreated, diabetes mellitus can be fatal in dogs and cats. If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian. You can learn more about diabetes in pets: https://bit.ly/472qSIt
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
November is National Pet Diabetes Month. When untreated, diabetes mellitus can be fatal in dogs and cats. If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian. You can learn more about diabetes in pets: https://bit.ly/472qSIt
This January, join us in Chicago for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), the veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership development. Learn more and register at avma.org/VLC #AVMAVLC
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This January, join us in Chicago for the 2026 Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), the veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership development. Learn more and register at avma.org/VLC #AVMAVLC
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month - a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting a senior pet, here are a few helpful FAQs so you are best prepared to handle their needs: https://bit.ly/4o3Y5tc
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month - a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting a senior pet, here are a few helpful FAQs so you are best prepared to handle their needs: https://bit.ly/4o3Y5tc
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before, and it all starts with regular check-ups with your veterinarian. Here are a few warning signs: https://bit.ly/3WbFxuN
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before, and it all starts with regular check-ups with your veterinarian. Here are a few warning signs: https://bit.ly/3WbFxuN
In his latest president's column, Dr. Michael Bailey encourages you to join him at the 2026 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC).
"The VLC presents a unique opportunity for us to strengthen our leadership ability, beginning with self-awareness." https://bit.ly/3WEipFm
"The VLC presents a unique opportunity for us to strengthen our leadership ability, beginning with self-awareness." https://bit.ly/3WEipFm
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In his latest president's column, Dr. Michael Bailey encourages you to join him at the 2026 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC).
"The VLC presents a unique opportunity for us to strengthen our leadership ability, beginning with self-awareness." https://bit.ly/3WEipFm
"The VLC presents a unique opportunity for us to strengthen our leadership ability, beginning with self-awareness." https://bit.ly/3WEipFm