Antimicrobial resistance has become an increasingly important topic globally. Every year, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is celebrated November 18-24 to improve awareness and understanding of the issue and encourage best practices to reduce the further emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. In 2024, the theme remains “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.” Since its inception, the AVMA […]
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Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Emotional Wellbeing Tip: Incorporate healthy animal interactions in your workplace. Maybe even a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay while in San Francisco at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting! https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/
2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Veterinary Student Day will take place in-person at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA! CDC Vet Student Day is an opportunity to introduce students to careers in public health. 2025 CDC Veterinary Student Day Presented by the CDC Foundation with lead support […]
Calling Musicians to Join AASV Praise Team
Each year, a group of dedicated members prepare and lead the AASV Praise Breakfast on Sunday morning during the AASV Annual Meeting. All meeting attendees are welcome to attend and enjoy breakfast together, along with an inspirational message, scripture readings, and singing. If you’re planning to attend the meeting in San Francisco and would like […]
Sophomore and Junior Veterinary Students: Apply for $10,000 by December 31
The AASV Foundation, in collaboration with Merck Animal Health, is pleased to once again offer the AASVF-Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships to assist with the educational expenses of aspiring swine veterinarians. Merck has generously contributed $50,000, allowing the AASV Foundation to award five scholarships of $10,000 each in 2025. Veterinary students in their second […]
It’s Time to Renew Your AASV Membership for 2025!
AASV Veterinarian and Affiliate Members, it’s time to renew your AASV membership for 2025. Renewal notices were mailed recently; you can submit your renewal by mail (US check payment only) or online (credit card payments) at ecom.aasv.org/renewal (login required). If you haven’t already created your password for the new website, click here to take care of […]
AASV Swine Medicine Talk Nov 21: AASV Communications Committee, Opportunities in Swine Medicine
The Iowa State University AASV Student Chapter is excited to extend the invitation for all AASV members to view the Swine Medicine Talks! The Swine Medicine Talks are a 3-part swine medicine seminar series, hosted by the ISU AASV student chapter and funded by the AASV student recruitment committee. The series is currently available by […]
Position Announcement: Swine Production Veterinarian – Guymon, OK
Seaboard Foods has an exciting opportunity for a Swine Production Veterinarian in its Guymon, Oklahoma operations. In this highly impactful role, you will be a key member of the Vet Services team. WILL CONSIDER RECENT & FUTURE 2025 DVM GRADS. The Swine Production Veterinarian is responsible for the verification of the health of Seaboard Foods swine […]
Hogg Scholarship Available to Practitioners Seeking MS or PhD
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is accepting applications for the prestigious Hogg Scholarship. Established in 2008, the intent of the $10,000 Hogg Scholarship is to assist a swine veterinarian in their efforts to return to school for graduate education (resulting in a master’s degree or higher) in an academic field of study related […]
Early-career Swine Veterinarians: Twelve$7500 Debt-relief Grants to be Awarded
The AASV Foundation is pleased to announce two opportunities for AASV members to apply for debt relief. Applications are due December 1 for a total of twelve $7500 grants awarded at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting. While the application process is the same for both opportunities, the eligibility requirements are different as described below and […]