News & Announcements - Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association

District V Meet and Greet with Dinner: July 23, 2026

Join ArVMA for a Meet and Greet with Dinner on Thursday, July 23. Meet our new lobbyist and executive director while enjoying a barbeque dinner with updates on New World Screw Worm and Asian Longhorned Tick. To learn more and to RSVP, please click HERE.

July 8, 2026 View Article

District VIII CE Dinner: July 15, 2026

Join us for a District VIII meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 pm in Searcy. We’re gathering for an evening of continuing education, networking and a catered dinner, proudly sponsored by Tau Veterinary Cardiology and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Justin D. Thomason, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & SAIM), will be presenting an essential update on cardiology. Click […]

July 6, 2026 View Article

APHIS: Online Suspect Reporting System and Animal Entry Requirements

Updated New World Screwworm Information (as of June 17, 2026): Click here for information on a New Online Suspect Reporting System and Animal Entry Requirements from APHIS.

July 6, 2026 View Article

AVMA’s Statement on Accreditation Changes and NWS related travel restrictions as of 6/10/2026

Please click this link for the AVMA’s Statement on Accreditation Changes and the latest NWS related travel restrictions as of June 10, 2026.

June 17, 2026 View Article

New World Screwworm (NWS) Travel Restrictions: 6/9/2026

Please click this link for the latest NWS related travel restrictions as of June 9, 2026.

June 9, 2026 View Article

District IV Legislative Meet & Greet + Dinner and CE

On June 18, 2026, join us for a District IV Legislative Meet & Greet to connect with your District IV peers and to meet our new partners from DBH Management Consulting. Immediately following the Meet & Greet, you are invited to Dinner and Continuing Education sponsored by Zoetis Petcare. Click the link to learn more and to RSVP: https://createsend.com/t/r-7DD1C5E3E5DC80DC2540EF23F30FEDED

June 4, 2026 View Article

District II Legislative Meet & Greet + Dinner & CE

On June 15, 2026, join us for a District II Legislative Meet & Greet to connect with your District II peers and to meet our new partners from DBH Management Consulting. Immediately following the Meet & Greet, you are invited to Dinner and Continuing Education sponsored by Merck Animal Health. Click the link to learn more and to RSVP: https://createsend.com/t/r-40A0FA61DB34958F2540EF23F30FEDED

June 4, 2026 View Article

May 2026 Newsletter

Check out the May 2026 Newsletter to get the latest updates! Click HERE to read.

May 6, 2026 View Article

Attend Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2026

Learn 3 reasons why our ArVMA President attends SWVS and why you should too! https://createsend.com/t/r-1633548DA59024652540EF23F30FEDED

April 22, 2026 View Article

District III Legislative Meet & Greet plus CE: May 26, 2026

On May 26, 2026, join us for a District III Legislative Meet & Greet to connect with your District III peers and to meet our new partners from DBH Management Consulting. Immediately following the Meet & Greet, you are invited to Dinner and Continuing Education sponsored by IDEXX. Click the link to learn more and […]

April 15, 2026 View Article

District I Legislative Meet & Greet plus CE: May 21, 2026

On May 21, 2026, join us for a District I Legislative Meet & Greet to connect with your peers from Benton and Washington counties and to meet our new partners from DBH Management Consulting. Immediately following the Meet & Greet, you are invited to Dinner and Continuing Education sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Click the link to […]

April 15, 2026 View Article

Spring 2026 Continuing Education Opportunities

There are many upcoming opportunities to earn C.E., both virtually and in-person this spring. Click here to learn more.

April 9, 2026 View Article

ArVMA News Update

Click here to read more about A-State CVM accepting applications and a CDC Health Advisory on Medetomidine

April 9, 2026 View Article

CE Event: April 7, 2026, in Searcy

Join Us for Dinner and 2 Hours of CE Credit We are pleased to invite you to an evening of continuing education and community connection on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Searcy. Dr. Laura Rothfeldt will present on New World Screwworms and Zoonosis. This meeting offers a unique opportunity to earn two hours of Continuing Education […]

March 31, 2026 View Article

President’s Letter- March 2026

Dear Members of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, As I reflect on our recent Winter Meeting, I am filled with gratitude and optimism for the year ahead. What a tremendous gathering it was. The energy in the room, the thoughtful discussions, and the camaraderie among colleagues were a powerful reminder of why the ArVMA is […]

March 30, 2026 View Article

Spring 2026 Newsletter

Check out our Spring 2026 Newsletter to get the latest updates! Click HERE to read.

March 30, 2026 View Article

President’s Letter – March 2025

LET’S GO FAR, TOGETHER. A new year for the Association is here and I am truly honored to be serving as your President. I have been thinking a lot lately about the future of veterinary medicine here in Arkansas and that is what we, as an Association, are here to protect and preserve. I was […]

March 6, 2025 View Article

March Newsletter

Read our March newsletter now to get the latest updates! Be sure to click the link to read the entire newsletter.

March 6, 2025 View Article

January Newsletter & Legislative Update

Read our January newsletter now to get the legislative update and see what’s coming up at the 118th Winter Meeting. Be sure to click the link to read the entire newsletter.

January 9, 2025 View Article

August-September ArVMA Update

Read ArVMA’s August-September newsletter now to learn how your association is working for you! Be sure to click the link to read the entire newsletter.

October 10, 2024 View Article

July ArVMA Update

July’s newsletter is hot off the press. Read it now to learn how your association is working for you! Be sure to click the link to read the entire newsletter.

August 19, 2024 View Article

June ArVMA Update

Your ArVMA is hard at work for YOU! Take a few moments to read this month’s newsletter here!

July 12, 2024 View Article

May ArVMA Update

Exciting things are happening at ArVMA. Take a few moments to read the complete newsletter here!

June 5, 2024 View Article

Arkansas Rural Veterinary Scholarship Program

Deadline: July 1, 2024 This scholarship is available for students enrolled in or entering a post-graduate degree program in veterinary medicine at an institution of higher education. Recipients of the rural veterinary scholarship may receive up to $15,000 per year for up to four years. Applicants must agree to work full-time upon graduation in rural […]

June 4, 2024 View Article

April ArVMA Highlights

Take a few moments to read the complete newsletter containing April’s high points here!

May 1, 2024 View Article

March ArVMA Highlights

Take a few moments to read the entire newsletter of March’s high points here!

April 11, 2024 View Article

February Highlights

Take a few moments to read a brief review here of February’s high points, including an introduction to our 2024 President! Don’t miss Dr. O’Neal’s message on Page 2!

February 23, 2024 View Article

117th Winter Meeting Wrap-Up

Our 117th Winter Meeting was a great success! Take a few moments to read a brief review of the high points, including the introduction of our leadership for 2024! February 2024 Winter Meeting Wrap-Up

February 7, 2024 View Article

President’s Letter – October 2023

Dear Colleagues, Your Board of Trustees recently held a regular board meeting and I wanted to share with you some of the important items of interest. There were 39 veterinarians from Arkansas who attended the recent 2023 Southwest Veterinary Symposium in San Antonio, Texas. Arkansas is one of the sponsoring states of this regional conference. […]

October 26, 2023 View Article

President’s Letter – Legislative Summary

Dear Colleagues, The 94th General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature adjourned last Friday. Therefore, I wanted to share with you a final summary of those bills filed which would have affected our profession. This has been a very unusual year, politically, with a new governor who won with 63% of the vote and both the […]

April 12, 2023 View Article

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