AVMF Impact - February 2022 Newsletter

Just two months ago, 10 tornadoes left a trail of destruction that spanned over 260 miles, cutting through farmland and towns from Arkansas into Kentucky. Many people lost their lives and many more were forced to rebuild everything they once had. Thanks to generous gifts from donors like you, the AVMF was able to provide a grant to the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association Foundation. These funds will be distributed to local veterinary professionals who are providing veterinary medical treatment for abandoned and displaced pets and livestock.

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and COVID have all become common occurrences in our lives. Thanks to the donors of the AVMF, we have been able to make a positive impact by providing aid and support to those in need. Find out how your contributions made a difference in 2021.

Meet Rex, a faithful service dog for his retired military veteran owner. Rex was experiencing paraplegia in his back legs and was having difficulty walking. Find out how Rex got the treatment he needed with a little help from AVMF friends like you.

Students, mark your calendar. AVMF is offering five scholarships to support veterinary students and to help you achieve your career goals. Now is a good time to review the scholarships and criteria for applying. For inspiration, be sure to check out AVMA/AVMF Scholarships page to learn more about prior scholarship recipients.

Designed to provide veterinarians and their teams with the tools and resources to communicate the value and benefit of preventive care, this certificate program has been approved for nine (9.0) hours of on-demand, non-medical AVMA continuing education credit for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary practice managers.

Now veterinarians and their care teams can access free nutrition resources – including dog and cat calorie calculators, a searchable library, and assessment guides. Pet owners, please ask your veterinarian for guidance on healthy food and treats for your pets. With support from Pets Best Pet Health Insurance and other dedicated outreach partners, the AVMF is proud to support the Pet Nutrition Alliance in providing the latest evidence-based nutrition education resources for the profession and for pet owners.