DC Veterinary Medical Association

11/17/2024

Zoo Atlanta was the site of the latest “Vet for a Day,” a program started by the stars of the TV show “Critter Fixers,” Drs. Terrence Ferguson and Vernard Hodges, to make future veterinarians by introducing kids to veterinary medicine early in their lives.

11/16/2024

¡Vamos Spirit!


Washington Spirit

11/13/2024

PrideVMC's mission is to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing by being their authentic selves.

11/10/2024

When we root, we root for the Spirit!

Go, Washington Spirit!! ⚽

11/10/2024

As we all grapple with the election results, please take the time you need to process, grieve, and ground yourself. Taking care of yourself and your loved ones is your priority.

While we each know our personal impact of the election results and can empathize with others, we cannot fully understand how others are feeling or the struggles they are experiencing. Please extend yourself grace so you can extend that same grace to others who will desperately need it.

We are here and we will continue our mission of creating a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community through the lens of intersectionality and antiracism.

Visit our Virtual First Aid Kit for resources that may be of help and share with your family, friends, and colleagues.
https://buff.ly/3YAyjBh

To our Allies - this is an important time for our allies and the allies of all marginalized communities to step up.

❤️❣️❤️

11/09/2024

11/03/2024

Veterinary medicine is the only profession that routinely operates at the interface of the 3️⃣ components of - animals, humans and the environment. We can achieve optimal health outcomes by working together. Learn more at the CDC's One Health resource page. https://bit.ly/3BOYBb4

10/28/2024

Why don't chocolate and pets mix? Here are 3 facts for pet owners to know on . You can find other dangerous foods for your pet here: https://bit.ly/2FSTha6

10/13/2024

💗 Technicians are truly the backbone of our practices - please join us in recognizing them this week (and every week)

Veterinary technicians work tirelessly in various settings to ensure the health and welfare of animals. During National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW), October 13-19, the AVMA is joining the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) to recognize the invaluable contributions veterinary technicians make to the veterinary profession, animal welfare and their communities.

This year's theme, "Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives," acknowledges and celebrates the profound impact these dedicated professionals have on animal health, pet owners and their veterinary teams. https://bit.ly/4gPoqI6

10/12/2024

Free CE: USDA's one health virtual symposium

RACE Credits Available for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians

10/07/2024

DCVMA members & friends, we'd love to see you on Nov 6! Email contact to register is below.

10/05/2024

10/04/2024

Elanco US Inc is voluntarily recalling CLARO (florfenicol, terbinafine, mometasone furoate), Otic Solution for use in dogs only, Net Contents: 10 x 1 mL single dose dropperettes, due to leaking and swollen packaging.

09/28/2024

It's World Rabies Day! 🌎

Laboratory diagnosis of rabies in animals is critical to ensure judicious use of human rabies postexposure prophylaxis. Learn more: jav.ma/rabies22

Interested in reading more about rabies? Explore our rabies themed collection of freely accessible JAVMA and AJVR articles: https://avmajournals.avma.org/page/Rabies-Collection

09/28/2024

Today is and this year's theme is "Breaking rabies boundaries,” which highlights that One Health is not for a selected few but for everyone. Here are some key takeaways from our "Rabies in the U.S." infographic.

✔️ The total cases in animals decreased in 2022 compared to 2021 by 2.3% - the third straight year cases decreased
🦇 Bats were the most frequently reported rabid animal in the U.S. in 2022. Over 1/3 of animal rabies cases in the U.S. in 2022 were bats.
0️⃣ Human cases of rabies in the U.S. in 2022

Remember, the best way to protect your animals from this deadly disease is through vaccination and to keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease. Learn more at avma.org/Rabies.

09/27/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, and to Medical Society of the District of Columbia for organizing this event! Looking forward to the next one!

09/10/2024

When it comes to participating in the work of creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, many of us fear the consequences of saying the wrong thing. It turns out that the best way to prepare for mistakes is by knowing that you will make them!

Check out the latest educational sharpening available on Journey for Teams to keep learning and growing. https://bit.ly/4cYzFuP

09/10/2024

It’s ! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) invites you to join us all week to celebrate the importance of pet ownership for human health & well-being. This week raises awareness of policies that can strengthen the human-animal bond & create a more pet-friendly society.

During Pet Week, Human Animal Bond Research Institute - HABRI will be offering a series of free-to-attend virtual sessions highlighting the importance and benefits of pet ownership. For the full schedule of events visit PetNight.com!