Traveling abroad? This new resource helps you prepare

One exciting aspect of veterinary medicine is that it offers many opportunities for international travel, whether for further education, conferences, research, exchange programs, or volunteer work. A new AVMA resource provides guidance for veterinary professionals and veterinary students traveling abroad to help the trip go smoothly and minimize the risks to animals and people.

Setting you up for success

Passports, visa requirements, vaccines, and travel advisories-these might already be on your radar. But do you know how to find out whether any animal disease outbreaks are occurring at your destination, and what to do to keep animals safe as you return?

The AVMA's new webpage on preparing for international travel covers it all, with everything from the best time to start preparing, to specific tips to avoid bringing back an unwelcome disease souvenir. Here are just a few of the many other questions it answers:

• How to find out about health requirements, including vaccinations
• What steps you can take to protect yourself professionally if you're planning to provide medical care to animals while abroad
• What to do if you have contact with live animals while traveling
• What you're allowed to bring back to the United States

The new page is an invaluable resource for those thinking about and preparing to travel abroad. Check it out today.