Enhancing practice efficiency through checklists
Take it from the vet tech: Using checklists in day-to-day operations, training practices, and patient care can aid in the clinic’s productivity and profitability
Access to safe, effective medication central to reauthorized animal drugs bill
Providing veterinarians access to more safe and effective animal drugs is central to the recently reauthorized Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA).
University partnership program addresses vet specialists shortage
The BluePearl University Partnership Program teams up with the Colorado State University (CSU) for its inaugural launch.
Campaign tackles essential role of vet techs, nurses
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA) launch “Trust Your Vet Tech” in support of National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
A vet tech’s advice on compassionate care
Celebrating Veterinary Technician Week is a great opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of vet techs and explore ways to empower them as leaders in your practice.
New York City cat stuck in a sofa wins wackiest insurance claim
Giles, a NYC kitty smooshed under a sofa bed, has captured the 15th annual Hambone Award for most unusual pet insurance claim.
Grooming campaign aims to aid in adoption of shelter dogs
Mobile Grooming for a Cause, held in October to align with the Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, encourages participants to donate grooms to shelter dogs, to increase the chances of pets finding their forever homes.
Cancer treatment and diagnostics, behavioural medicine among highlights at VMX 2024
The 41st Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX), which will offer more than 1000 continuing education (CE) hours this year, happens on Jan. 13-17 in Orlando, Fla.
‘Tailored approach’ central to new feline hospice and palliative care guidelines
The 2023 AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines emphasize empathy, addressing patient needs, and communication in caring for cats with long-term or life-limiting diseases.
Blood bank program supports urgent veterinary needs
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) now accepts ‘dog heroes’ in the D.C. and Boston, Mass. areas to donate blood in the recently launched VEG Blood Bank program