TRIVIA

Volume 53 Issue 3 Trivia Question:

What are the only type of fish that are catadromous, meaning they migrate to the ocean to spawn, versous Anadromous fish which migrate to freshwater to spawn such as salmon?

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Answer: Eels, such as the American eel

*Maxbetter Vizelberg from Tufts University was the first student to respond with the answer.

You can find the next Trivia question on the Call for Submission tab of the Vet Gazette.

Conference Travel Grant

2017-2018 Conference Travel Grant
SAVMA's Education and Professional Development Committee 

Offering retrospective funding to veterinary students who attended any conference* from the dates of August 1st, 2017 to July 31st, 2018.

Attending a veterinary conference in a respective field of interest provides opportunities for students to network and learn about activities of professional veterinary organizations. Conferences also offer a variety of wet labs and CE sessions that students can attend. Therefore, the Education and Professional Development Committee has started a Conference Travel Grant opportunity to help offset the cost of attending any veterinary conference* from the dates of August 1st, 2017 to July 31st, 2018! Six awards will be given at $250 each and are available to any SAVMA member. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 at 5 pm CT and can be found here!

*Please note, this application will NOT apply to SAVMA Symposium.

Leading the Herd

Melanie Runkle from North Carolina State University was able to share some amazing photographs with us. She captured several creatures in their snowed-in environment.  

Leading the Herd

Waiting for Spring

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