Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) released both a status update on Phase I of its five-year action plan for Supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Settings as well as a report to describe some of the data that FDA and federal partners collect regarding antimicrobial sales, use, and resistance in U.S. animal agriculture and the related food chain.
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Students: Veterinary Government Relations Externship with NPPC
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is offering a veterinary government relations externship opportunity for three (3), 4th-year veterinary students for the spring of 2023 (March 27th-April 7th). The externship is two weeks in length and will take place in Washington, D.C. The goal of the program is to expose students to the pivotal role of veterinarians in public policy, advocacy, legislation and regulation at the national level. Application deadline is September 9, 2022.
Position Announcement: Veterinary Medical Officer
As a Veterinary Medical Officer at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories you will be responsible for organizing, directing, managing and providing scientific leadership and guidance.
Working Safely with African Swine Fever Virus
Abstract: Working Safely with African Swine Fever VirusRisk assessment is the cornerstone of working safely with biological agents.
Necropsy Procedures and Evaluation of Macroscopic Lesions of Pigs Infected with African Swine Fever Virus
Abstract: Necropsy Procedures and Evaluation of Macroscopic Lesions of Pigs Infected with African Swine Fever Virus
Position Announcement: Veterinary Medical Officer
As a Veterinary Medical Officer you will work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement and maintain consistent, fair, and compliant national regulatory policy for the veterinary biologics industry under the mission for the Center for Veterinary Biologics.
Position Announcement: Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer
The USDA APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories seeks applicants for the position of Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer. This position serves as Laboratory Director of the Diagnostic Bacteriology and Pathology Laboratory of the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, Diagnostics & Biologics of Veterinary Services sharing full responsibility for managing activities and personnel of the laboratory so as to operate within established budgetary and staffing limitations.
Golfers: Tee up!
It’s time to recruit and register your golf team to support the AASV Foundation!
AASV Holiday Hours
The AASV office will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in celebration of Independence Day and will reopen Tuesday morning July 5. Have a happy and safe holiday!
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday – Financial Wellbeing Tip: Be discerning with your spending. Try to only purchase things you absolutely need, and when you can, buy used or on consignment. You will save money, and reduce waste. A win-win!