Congratulations to the winners of this year's ACVP National Student Veterinary Pharmacy Competition 🎯 This year’s theme was "Veterinary Endocrinology." Event Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1st Place Champ, ACVP National Student Veterinary Pharmacy Competition! Taylor Gee The University of Texas at Austin | College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2029 2nd Place in the [...]
April 2026 Regulatory Roundup: FDA Compounding, New Approvals, and Stewardship Erica Wassack, PharmD, DICVP, FACVP Regulatory & Governmental Affairs Liaison The following updates summarize recent FDA activity relevant to pharmacy and veterinary practice. Please review and share with your team as appropriate. FDA Compounding Listening Session — February 27, 2026 The FDA hosted a formal [...]
A Milestone for Veterinary Pharmacy! This is a historic moment for our profession. The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has officially opened the public comment period for recognizing Veterinary Pharmacy Specialty as a board-certified specialty. For years, the ACVP has worked tirelessly to advance the health and well-being of animals through specialized pharmaceutical care. [...]
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Start Time: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM PT Registration to participate in the 3rd Annual ACVP Student Competition has officially closed. However, we would love for you to join us as a Spectator to watch and cheer on the [...]
American College of Veterinary Pharmacists Announces New Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs and APhA Delegates The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists is pleased to announce and congratulate the new Officers and Board Members for the 2025–2026 term. We thank each of these dedicated professionals for their commitment to promoting education and leadership of pharmacy [...]
Practical Application of Acupuncture in Laboratory Animal Medicine This knowledge-based, on-demand webinar provides pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians with an introduction to the practical application of acupuncture in laboratory animal medicine. The program explores acupuncture as a complementary therapy within veterinary and laboratory animal care, with a focus on [...]
DEADLINE EXTENDED — Take the Survey by October 31, 2025 Your Voice = Our Future. Support recognition of Veterinary Pharmacy as a BPS Specialty. The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists, the International College of Veterinary Pharmacy, the Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists, and the BPS Veterinary Pharmacy Practice Job Analysis Task [...]
Medicating Without Fear to Improve Veterinary Patient Outcomes Non-Aversive Methods for Drug Administration and Dosing of Animals and Pets to Improve Compliance $30 ACVP Members; $40 Non-Members; Special Pricing for Technicians and Students This activity is approved for 1 hour of ACPE accredited CE for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Overview —Medicating animals can be [...]
Thank You for Joining Us at the 2025 Veterinary Pharmacy Conference! The 2025 ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Conference has officially wrapped, and what an incredible few days it was! From dynamic continuing education sessions and engaging keynote speakers to hands-on exhibits and lively networking opportunities, this year’s conference brought together veterinary pharmacy professionals from across [...]
Guidelines for Ethical Marketing by Veterinary Pharmacists Veterinary pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for non-human species while respecting the collaborative relationship between veterinarians, pharmacists, and clients. To uphold the integrity of this relationship and maintain public trust, ACVP has developed Guidelines for Ethical Marketing [...]