Important Veterinary-Related Organizations...
With this list of resources we hope to provide you with a starting point for public health, government, and education sites that relate to practicing veterinary medicine in Texas. We want to add to this page according to the kinds of resources you find most helpful. If you have a suggestion for a link or a site you have found helpful, please tell us about it on the forums page.
Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TSBVME):
The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners was established to ensure that individuals entering the veterinary profession meet the minimum academic and examination requirements for practice. Located in Austin, the Board administers exams, issues licenses, and establishes and enforces policies related to the veterinary profession. Pet owners wishing to file a formal complaint against a veterinarian may do so through the State Board. Veterinarians with questions about board exams or continuing education should also contact the State Board. General information on compliance, licenses, the Veterinary Licensing Act, and regulatory issues are available on the TSBVME Web site: www.tbvme.state.tx.us. Phone: 800/821-3205. E-mail: vet.board@tbvme.state.tx.us.
Texas Department of State Health Services:
Based in Austin, the Texas Department of State Health Services is a division of the Texas Health and Human Services System. For the latest disease information, updates on bioterrorism and disaster preparedness, and news concerning animal and public health, visit their Web site: www.dshs.state.tx.us.
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC):
TAHC works to protect the health of all Texas livestock, including cattle, swine, sheep, poultry and goats. TAHC's ultimate goal is to ensure the marketability and mobility of all Texas livestock. The Commission has the legislative authority to make and enforce regulations to prevent, control, and eradicate specific infectious animal diseases that endanger livestock. Agency headquarters are in Austin. www.tahc.state.tx.
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine:
Texas A&M plays a leading role both nationally and internationally in the arena of veterinary medicine. One of 31 colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada, the school has produced 10% of the nation’s veterinary practitioners over the past several decades. For more information, visit Texas A&M online at www.cvm.tamu.edu.
Veterinary News Network (VNN):
VNN is a national network of member veterinary “reporters” who use VNN-produced news resources to broadcast and publish local news stories about current issues and advances in veterinary care. Each veterinary reporter develops individual relationships with local media producers, while VNN serves as a resource for stories, providing TV news scripts, radio talking points, and customizable columns for distribution. Veterinarians with a strong desire to learn news reporting are welcome to participate. Previous journalistic experience is not required. For information on becoming a veterinary reporter, contact Dr. Jim Humphries at 719/495-2100 or visit www.vetnewsnet.com.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):
The umbrella organization for all state VMAs, the American Veterinary Medical Association is a nonprofit organization with more than 72,000 member-veterinarians. AVMA serves as the collective voice for its membership and for the profession on the national level. For national veterinary news, legislative resources, industry-related publications, helpful statistics and job listings, visit their Web site: www.avma.org.
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