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AVMA: Santa’s reindeer pass annual veterinary exam, cleared for flight

Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of Santa’s reindeer have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian.

Dr. Sandra Faeh, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and veterinary technician Jamie Rauscher, president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), traveled to the North Pole earlier this year to perform a series of critical health checks, ensuring the reindeer are fit for their grueling global journey on Christmas Eve.

Watch a video and read more about their visit at AVMA.

[Source: AVMA 16 December 2024]