PA Veterinary Medical Association

10/03/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"Caring For the People Who Provide Veterinary End-of-Life Care"

End-of-life care can be some of the most meaningful work in veterinary medicine. It can also be heavy work, making the right support crucial.

10/03/2026

Let us introduce our new PVMA board members!
Welcome to the newest members of our board joining an established group of fantastic volunteers:
Members, login in and read full bios & officer list here:
https://pavma.org/leadership/

10/02/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY
"PA Dog Left to Die in Trash Bag, Thousands of People are Now Following His Fight to Survive"

Just days ago, a small dog was left to die, discarded in a trash bag by the side of a Philadelphia road.

10/01/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"Why Pet Owners Decline Vaccines: Survey Insights and Strategies for Navigating Hesitancy"

In a keynote address at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), shared research showing that many owners decline vaccines because they do not think their pet needs them, and discussed ways veterinary teams can address those concerns.

10/01/2026

Wrap up your licensing credits, visit with your peers, and network with exhibitors! Enjoy time with PVMA at Three Rivers 2026.
Save $50 if you register by 10/14: https://pavma.org/3-rivers-veterinary-symposium/

09/30/2026

🚨TWO WEEKS LEFT!
Wrap up your licensing credits, visit with your peers, and network with exhibitors! Enjoy time with PVMA at Three Rivers 2026.
Save $50 if you register by 10/14: https://pavma.org/3-rivers-veterinary-symposium/

09/30/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"High Schoolers Train to Ease a Rural Veterinarian Shortage"

Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD is partnering with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to train teenagers in veterinary science.

09/29/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"Outspoken Veterinarians Kill Bill To Let Non-Vets Do Livestock Pregnancy Checks"

Large-animal veterinarians pleaded for their livelihoods Tuesday when discussing a bill that would have let non-vets pregnancy-check livestock. One…

09/28/2026

Top industry news from your PVMA Vet Bytes Newsletter:
"Beyond the Banks: Giraffe Laser Therapy"

Beyond the Banks takes viewers behind the scenes at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden to see how the veterinary team cares for its aging animals.