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President's Message
Happy holidays! It was wonderful to see so many ASVCP members at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Seattle. There are many exciting changes coming over the next few months. These include developing a Veterinary Laboratory Professional’s webpage, renewing a contract with Wiley for publication of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, and determining the format and content of future ASVCP meetings.
It is the work of ASVCP Committees that drives this organization forward. So, in this President’s Message, I wanted to highlight the ongoing projects and new initiatives of ASVCP Committees that advance ASVCP’s mission to improve animal and human health by advancing quality standards, research, and education in veterinary clinical pathology.
Members’ contributions to these initiatives are critical and valued. Please respond to this questionnaire designed to help shape the format of future ASVCP meetings and the types of content the Society provides for its members.
Program Committee: Determines topics, speakers, and the schedule for the Annual Meeting
- Works with the ASVCP Executive Board to develop a new meeting format
Education Committee: Supports the educational mission of ASVCP
- Annual Education Forum
- Online Rounds
- SAVMA Symposium booth
- Student Stipend support
- Annual Educator Award
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Upcoming - Digital content to focus on Veterinary Laboratory Professionals’ interests
Finance and Development Committee: Guides ASVCP leadership to maintain fiscal health and develops a vision for continued Society growth
- Maps long-term organizational goals and strategy
- Develops and guides financial policies
- Collaborates with the affiliated financial professionals
- Designs relevant and engaging fundraising initiatives
Media and Communications: Maintains the ASVCP website and other media platforms
- Conveys ASVCP member communications via Facebook, Instagram, the Listserv, the Newsblast, Snapshot, and ASVCP.org
- Updates educational resources
- Interacts closely with other ASVCP committees and the Veterinary Clinical Pathology journal
Regulatory, Industrial, and Toxicologic Affairs: Educates, promotes communication, and publishes best practices for clinical pathology in industry
- Develops guidelines
- Fosters collaborations with ACVP and STP
- Monitors legislation, regulations, and publications that may affect ASVCP members
- Forms consensus opinions and respond to government regulatory agencies, national and international committees, the pharmaceutical industry, and other professional organizations on behalf of the ASVCP
Technology and Innovations Committee: Explores technology and tools to find solutions for ASVCP needs and future directions
- Establishes a footprint in the digital slide arena
Quality Assurance and Laboratory Standards: Promotes and enhances quality assurance and quality control practices within laboratories
- Develops guidelines
- Publishes Special Reports in the journal Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- Advises the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
- Advises the Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians
Awards Committee: Reviews applications and chooses recipients for grants and awards that recognize excellence among ASVCP members
Please consider donating to support these grants and awards!
It is the work of ASVCP Committees and contributions by veterinary laboratory professionals and resident liaisons that allow ASVCP to communicate important information and contribute respected ideas to the greater veterinary community. Visit https://www.asvcp.org/page/ASVCP_Committees to learn how you can be involved and share your ideas to promote the field of veterinary clinical pathology. Thanks to everyone for being a valued ASVCP member!
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