Memorial garden by a Texas animal clinic aims to help clients grieve the loss of a pet
The Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden welcomes Dallas-Fort Worth pet parents to bring collars, name tags, or other mementos to honor pets that have passed .
August 2024
Guttural Pouch Disease in the Equine Patient
Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS (EVN) guides participants on the anatomy and function of the guttural pouches, giving them a deeper understanding of their role in equine physiology. From there, she delves into the various types of guttural pouch diseases, including examining their etiology, clinical presentations, and treatment options.
$1M donation supports small animal clinical nutrition professorship at K-State
The funding, spread over five years, will support a faculty appointment for critical small animal nutrition courses and innovative research at the Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Understanding macro trends in vet med focus of upcoming educational program
A 10-week “mini executive MBA program” targeted to clinical leaders as well as corporate-level personnel aims to offer a better understanding of macro trends in the veterinary industry.
Warn pet owners about the risks of public water bowls, advises veterinarian
Stagnant water in communal drinking stations may transmit diseases, such as kennel cough, canine papilloma, and leptospirosis, says Dr. Lori M. Teller of the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
A closer look at antimicrobial stewardship, a fundamental One Health issue
The goal is to ensure veterinarians help in minimizing the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), protecting our patients, and the future health of other animals, people, and the environment.
The 2024 Vet Box is on its way!
The VPN Plus+ Vet Box is a premium value-add with the annual subscription. We thank our subscribers and, of course, those companies who sponsored this year’s Vet Box.
Failing to pass the NAVLE: What happens next?
If you fail the NAVLE, you do not get a veterinary license. Period. In some states, you can secure a temporary or conditional license until you do pass (you get five tries in five years and can appeal to get one more try thereafter). In others, you can practice only under direct supervision while technically without an active license.
ARE we all on the same team?
For so many of us to have the same mutual goal, we could not be farther apart in our ideals of how we should be working together in our profession. All of us are witness to this every day. From in the clinic to social media platforms, some days are a battlefield and leave us licking our wounds at the end of the day, ultimately questioning our want to stay in the field.
How to handle late and no-show clients
Tired of empty exam rooms from inconsiderate clients? The right confirmations sent at the right times help reduce no-shows and late arrivals.