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The Delaware Department of Agriculture has developed a new infectious disease reporting form for use by veterinarians. To assist DDA in having a better understanding of the current situation surrounding infectious diseases in domestic animals in Delaware and the steps we may need to take to stop them from spreading, please submit this form to the Office of the State Veterinarian at DEanimalhealth@delaware.gov .  If there is a sudden increase in cases in your practice of an infectious disease, please report it immediately so we can address the situation with other practices and the public.

The 2024 NVTW theme, “ Credentialed Veterinary Technicians Change Lives, ” is a way to showcase how Credentialed Veterinary Technicians can have a profound impact, known or unknown, on the lives of their patients, clients, colleagues, and community

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Are you looking for opportunities to earn Continuing Education Credits? Here are a few resources that may be helpful.

The Delaware Veterinary Medical Association offers a variety of ways to get involved and have an impact in our profession. Below you'll find Committees and Work Groups that are currently available. Want to get involved? Fill out this Interest Form and we'll get you connected.

The Delaware Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to offer veterinary students the opportunity to apply for 3 scholarships during the 2024/2025 academic year. Please choose the scholarships from the list below for which you are applying. You are eligible to apply for all scholarships using this one form. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025

DVMA is proud to offer the annual DEI Scholarship, co-sponsored by NVA, for one veterinary technology student. The $750 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least their first year of veterinary technology school. DVMA has established this scholarship for students in Delaware who have advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in their school and/or their community. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2024

In its Vets, Reps & Pets program, DVMA showcases the relationship between legislators, their pets and their veterinarians. DVMA invites legislators to share with Delaware’s veterinarians, the public, and veterinary industry partners their story with their pets. DVMA is always considering ways to promote responsible pet care and having a relationship with a veterinarian is a large component of that important aspect of pet ownership. With this project, DVMA hopes to enlighten and direct public opinion regarding veterinary medicine within the state by highlighting our state’s leaders and the great care provided to their pets and the importance of the relationship with a veterinarian. DVMA will feature these important relationships on its website, social media, in electronic and printed newsletters, and at public events. 

Each year, DVMA honors members and animal heroes who are making an impact. We invite you to explore these categories and consider making a nomination! 

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The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board develops standards for professional competency promulgates rules and regulations adjudicates complaints against professionals and, when necessary, imposes disciplinary sanctions. The Board issues licenses to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, including temporary licenses. Visit Board of Veterinary Medicine Page

USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Services Act (NVMSA) helps qualified veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt incurred in pursuit of their veterinary medicine degrees in return for their service in certain high-priority veterinary shortage situations. Visit the VMLRP Program Site

The Defend the Flock Resource Center brings together biosecurity information and free resources from USDA and other experts, including growers, veterinarians, state agencies, scientists, and industry professionals. All the information you need to practice good biosecurity is available here, including checklists, resource guides, videos, and other tools. Visit the Resource Center

To submit your nomination for a Hospital Spotlight, simply fill out this form.