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An American vet tech in Sweden
This year’s conference was at the Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet or Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, which houses both the veterinary and veterinary nursing programs. It is the only university in Sweden for both professions and is a state-of-the-art training facility. While I was excited to speak about U.S. veterinary technology education, well-being, and the team-based learning pedagogical concept we are doing at Appalachian State, I was even more excited to meet fellow educators from all over and learn more about education in the UK and EU, and what struggles and successes they had.
Mentorship program grants students $5,500 stipend for research
The Morris Animal Foundation has announced the acceptance of 24 students to their Veterinary Student Scholar program
Mentorship program grants students $5,500 stipend for research
The Morris Animal Foundation has announced the acceptance of 24 students to their Veterinary Student Scholar program
Tips on how to get your schedule back
Client service representatives (CSRs) and veterinarians need to create guardrails that let them organize patient care for efficiency. Here are top strategies that may have you sighing with relief, too.
The Lighter Side
“The Lighter Side” is a monthly series of cartoons by veterinarian and cartoonist, Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care.
Wild world of exotics: Advocating for One Health and continuing education
The Galápagos Islands have served as a laboratory and inspiration for veterinarians. The unique setting and wildlife, plus the presence of domestic animals, make them a crossroad for studying conservation challenges, evolution and adaptation, biodiversity, genetic analysis, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases.
Pennsylvania shelter empty after adopting out almost 600 animals
The Adams County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has celebrated ‘a true miracle’ after clearing out the shelter for the first time in 47 years
Tech disrespect and the rise of unions
This month’s column discusses the systematic ways in which our über-hierarchical profession too often relegates veterinary nurses-slash-technicians to roles several rungs below their veterinary-degreed colleagues.
Big isn’t always bad when dealing with oral tumors
This case is a good reminder not all large masses are malignant. Clinical and radiographic information obtained intraoperatively can help in decision making of whether to pursue an incisional vs. excisional biopsy.