My Veterinary Life

My Veterinary Life
New Website Launch

My Veterinary Life is a dedicated microsite for students and recent graduates. Navigate your transition from student to veterinarian, nurture your personal wellbeing, and establish strong financial habits. The AVMA is committed to being by your side for guidance, direction and support every step of the way, from your first-year through graduation and all the milestones as you establish your veterinary career.  

Browse the collection of resources at myveterinarylife.com.

Veterinary Career Center Webinar

VCC Webinar - Leadership and Team Building for Practice Success

Join the AVMA Veterinary Career Center on Wednesday, August 15, for a free, one-hour webinar, explore the leadership and team-building skills needed to run a thriving veterinary practice. Dr. Peter Weinstein, veterinary practice consultant and member of the AVMA’s Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee, will discuss how veterinarians and veterinary practice owners can acquire the skills to be successful leaders.

You will learn about:

• The skills it takes to be an effective leader and how to develop them
• How having a practice vision, mission, and set of values can help you build a strong and collaborative team
• The difference between a leader and a manager
• How a healthy work culture can lead to improved job satisfaction, higher staff retention, and better patient care and client relationships

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

REGISTER NOW

TITLE: Leadership and Team Building for Practice Success
DATE: Wednesday, August 15
TIME: Noon - 1:00pm Central Time
CE Credit: 1

Oh the taste of Sunshine

“My name is Denali, I’m a 6 year-old Husky mix. Originally from New Jersey, I moved to Arizona with my mom and cat brother, Hubert, when mom started veterinary school. Some of my favorite things to do are hike, play in the snow, and take naps. Most importantly, I love adventuring with my mom and meeting new people. So far I have been to 20 of the 50 states and am still counting. After mom is done with school, I hope to move somewhere with snow, but for now I’ll settle for any adventure time we get!”

Denali belongs to vet student, Sarah Ciamillo, at Midwestern University. Denali was featured as last issue's caption contest photo. Melanie Runkle from North Carolina University came up with the winning caption featured below.

AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network

Do you want to be more involved in the political climate and take action on legislation and regulations impacting the veterinary profession? The AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network gives you the tools to do so. 

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Congressional Advocacy Network (CAN), a community of more than 30,000 veterinarians, veterinary students and friends of veterinary medicine are committed to protecting our profession. Every day, Congress and regulatory agencies make decisions that impact veterinarians and issues we care about – like animal health, animal welfare and public health. The AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network gives you tools to speak up on these issues, protect our profession and ensure that veterinary values are preserved. Join today!

During registration for CAN you can also sign up for The AVMA Advocate, their monthly emailed newsletter showcasing all the AVMA’s advocacy activities from public loan forgiveness to veterinary shortage concerns.

The AVMA's Government Relations Division is the veterinary profession's voice on Capitol Hill and they want your help. Sign up for CAN and be another voice for your profession.

The Three Musketeers

Kelly Kwon from Texas A&M University sent in this perfect picture of her fur babies. This photo was also featured as our SAVMA facebook cover photo for the month of June.

The Three Musketeers