Day: September 2, 2009

AVMA survey indicates most starting salaries are up for new veterinarians

Schaumburg, IL — The results of an annual survey conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reveal an economic mixed bag when it comes to what new veterinary graduates encountered in 2009. The survey results appear in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association in a Sept. 1, 2009, article entitled, “Employment, starting salaries, and educational indebtedness of year-2009 graduates of US veterinary colleges.” “There’s good news, and there’s not-so-good news in the survey,” said Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, AVMA chief executive officer. “While most starting salaries are up, there are some areas that saw declines.

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AVMA Headquarters Recognized for Energy Efficiency

Schaumburg, IL — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) headquarters building in Schaumburg, Ill., has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star for its energy efficiency and environmental protection efforts. “The AVMA is pleased to accept EPA’s Energy Star in recognition of our efficiency efforts,” said Kim Michael-Lee, director of the Finance and Business Services Division at the AVMA. “Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship of our community.” Michael-Lee said that improvements made over the past few years during remodeling work at the building, such as phasing in more energy-efficient lighting fixtures

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