Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association

08/07/2024

How fun! 🔎

NEW THIS YEAR!🕵Escape Room in the Exhibit Hall at . Stop by with your friends or office and put your Sherlock Holmes skills to the test.

07/30/2024

DON'T FORGET EARLY BIRD SAVINGS END THIS WEDNESDAY...Register today to $AVE! https://swvs2024.streampoint.com/

07/26/2024

CDC announces changes to US canine import requirements.

In a change of course, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says for dogs that have only been in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries in the past six months before U.S. entry, the CDC Dog Import Form is the only form that is needed, starting August 1.

07/26/2024

Be sure to participate in our Scavenger Hunt this year on the Exhibit Hall floor at swvs.org

07/24/2024

💚💜Register today for SWVS! 💚💜

Early Bird Pricing for ends next week (no extensions this year) so sign up today! https://swvs2024.streampoint.com/

07/12/2024

Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a partnership of some of the greatest organizations in our industry. Learn more about SWVS...swvs.org/about-swvs

07/02/2024

Please be mindful of the temperatures this week, and all Summer! It’s extremely hot this week!

07/01/2024

With Independence Day celebrations fast approaching, it’s important to take precautions to keep your pets safe both during and after Fourth of July festivities. Here are 7️⃣ pet safety tips to keep in mind. You can find more important information here: https://bit.ly/2Yru6lC

06/27/2024

Dog importation: What are the rules?

Starting August 1, 2024, all dogs entering or re-entering the U.S. must meet new requirements. AVMA's FAQ will answer your questions.

06/27/2024

06/26/2024

06/21/2024

Dr. Lindy O’Neal (Delegate) and Dr. Kate Williams (Alt. Delegate) representing ArVMA at the American VMA conference in Austin, TX.

06/19/2024

🤎🤠🤠🤠 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🤠🤠🤠🤎 Want to design your own Hat for FREE? Yes! You heard it right! We are giving away Free Hats from Cadillac Hats
HOW TO ENTER :
1️⃣ Register for SWVS 2️⃣ Follow Southwest Veterinary Symposium 3️⃣ Tag 2 friends in comments
• Giveaway is open for only SWVS registered attendees. (Board Members, CE members and Speakers are not eligible) Must be registered and follow the steps listed above. https://swvs2024.streampoint.com/
• 50 individual winners will be selected and notified via email.
• Winners must attend SWVS 2024 in person, and this offer can only be redeemed inside the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, September 26th, between 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

06/13/2024

RECALL ALERT - Spectrum Brands Pet, LLC is voluntarily recalling FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon) due to risk of exposure to bacteria.

The UPC number shown on the label is 854460001073. Lot numbers are printed on the bottom of the container. Affected lot numbers for units sold without a pump are 211102 and affected lot numbers for units sold with a pump are between 220402 and 240152. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45oFVJS

06/03/2024

It's Not Too Late...we have extended the deadline.
🤎🤠🤠🤠 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🤠🤠🤠🤎 Want to design your own Hat for FREE? Yes! You heard it right! We are giving away Free Hats from Cadillac Hats
HOW TO ENTER :
1️⃣ Register for SWVS 2️⃣ Follow Southwest Veterinary Symposium 3️⃣ Tag 2 friends in comments
• Giveaway is open for only SWVS registered attendees. (Board Members, CE members and Speakers are not eligible) Must be registered and follow the steps listed above. https://swvs2024.streampoint.com/
• 50 individual winners will be selected and notified via email.
• Winners must attend SWVS in person, and this offer can only be redeemed on Thursday, September 26th, between 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

06/01/2024

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2024 Arkansas Rural Veterinary Scholarship program. Applications will be accepted through July 1. Learn more and apply at https://www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/scholarships/.

05/29/2024

ICYMI: Our Registration Guide is now available for download!
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/561794128/

05/24/2024

With 450+ Sessions, 13 Tracks, 100+ Speakers, Thurs-Sunday, Morning and Night...there is something for everyone at
https://swvs.org/ce-schedule/

05/20/2024

RECALL ALERT - Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor dry dog food in the 44 lb. bag size only, due to the potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag.

The affected products have a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and Lot Code 410B2TXT02. This is a limited voluntary recall only affecting 315 bags of product that were sold by Walmart in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. More info: https://bit.ly/4bsDQz8

05/08/2024

Lyon College officially finalized locations for its School of Dental Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine in Little Rock and Cabot respectively. Renovation and construction on both campuses is scheduled to commence this year, with the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine and Lyon College School of Dental Medicine expected to enroll their inaugural classes in the fall of 2025 and summer of 2025 respectively.

Read more at: https://www.lyon.edu/news/posts/lyon-college-unveils-locations-for-schools-of-dental-medicine-and-veterinary-medicine!

04/27/2024

04/25/2024

Saturday is World Veterinary Day! Take time to thank your veterinarian!

https://worldvet.org/activities/world-veterinary-day/

04/10/2024

03/24/2024

Hit All the Right Notes and experience the Live Music Capital of the World

03/15/2024

03/12/2024

The Fort Worth Zoo CE Tour is filling up fast! Sign-up to reserve your spot today or if you are already registered, call
(833) 560-5263 to add a ticketed event to your registration.
https://swvs2024.streampoint.com/

03/04/2024

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We want to give a special salute to all the AVMA's women officers and the important role they play in guiding the veterinary profession and shaping its future.

Thank you for all you do!

(Pictured left to right, top to bottom)
AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson, AVMA President-elect Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA Vice President Dr. Jennifer Quammen, Executive Vice President and CEO Dr. Janet Donlin, and Immediate Past President 2023-2024 Dr. Lori Teller!