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by Editor | Mar 23, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Guardian The U.S. faces a critical shortage of veterinarians, leading to crises for pet owners, mental health issues among Veterinary staff, and risks to food safety and public health. Factors contributing to the shortage include high entry costs, long... read more
by Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) released its 2023 compensation and benefits survey results, indicating increased salaries for hospital administrators and practice managers compared to 2021. Hospital... read more
by Editor | Mar 16, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Veterinary Practice
Source: KATV ABC 7 Arkansas State University and Lyon College are embarking on establishing the first Veterinary schools in Arkansas, aiming to address the state’s shortage of veterinarians. With Arkansas having the fewest vets per capita in the U.S., these... read more
by Editor | Mar 15, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association A recent study, the Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study, suggests a more positive outlook on veterinarians’ career satisfaction and intention to leave the profession. Surveying over 4,600 U.S.... read more
by Editor | Mar 14, 2024 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice This article discusses how cats’ unique needs as both predator and prey species are disrupted during Veterinary visits, leading to protective emotions like fear, anxiety, and frustration. Creating a Cat Friendly... read more
by Editor | Mar 13, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: American Animal Hospital Association Dr. Rochelle Low, a global vice president at Mars Veterinary Health, advocates for patient safety in Veterinary medicine. She notes a tendency to focus on patients and clients after errors occur, neglecting the impact on... read more
by Editor | Mar 7, 2024 | Companion Animal, Veterinary Practice
Source: VIN News Service A proposed bill in California aims to allow registered Veterinary technicians (RVTs) to neuter male domestic cats under direct veterinarian supervision. If passed, California would be the first state to permit such surgeries by RVTs.... read more
by Editor | Feb 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: The Mercury News Two new California state laws address the critical shortage of veterinarians and improve access to pet healthcare. Assembly Bill 1399 allows licensed veterinarians to engage in telemedicine consultations, offering remote diagnosis,... read more
by Editor | Feb 8, 2024 | Other, Veterinary Practice
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Association, conducted its fourth Veterinary well-being study, revealing a mix of positive and challenging findings within the Veterinary profession. The... read more
by Editor | Jan 27, 2024 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: KTVQ Rocky Vista University is set to establish a new College of Veterinary Medicine on its Billings campus in Montana, aiming to address the shortage of Veterinary professionals in the region. The three-year intensive program, slated to begin in 2026 if... read more
by Editor | Jan 25, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has approved the establishment of a new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). This will be the second Veterinary school among... read more
by Editor | Jan 23, 2024 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: VHMA The Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) has released its 2023 Compensation & Benefits Survey Report, focusing on associate veterinarians. The survey, distributed to 4,163 VHMA and Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society members,... read more
by Editor | Jan 19, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Alaska’s News Source Mat-Su College in Alaska is launching the state’s first vet tech program in the fall of 2024, and they are seeking applicants. Dr. Judith Montalbano, a professor and long-time veterinarian, initiated the program due to Alaska... read more
by Editor | Jan 17, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Veterinary Practice
Source: AAHA Destination Pet, a corporate owner of 46 Veterinary clinics, has decided to eliminate noncompete clauses from all current and future veterinarian contracts. Ashley Harris and Kathryn Smith, part of the executive leadership team, believe that noncompete... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Bovine Veterinarian Oklahoma State University (OSU) is addressing challenges in rural communities by establishing a Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine (CRVM). With a focus on the decline in veterinarians serving rural areas, the CRVM aims to study and... read more
by Editor | Jan 12, 2024 | Companion Animal, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) discussed controversial proposals at its Veterinary Information Forum, including the creation of a midlevel position (MLP) and eliminating in-person requirements for telemedicine. The MLP idea involves a... read more
by Editor | Jan 10, 2024 | Other, Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm360 Peach Pet Clinic, an urban animal clinic, faced internal conflicts as staff engaged in heated political discussions, with some wearing buttons and tattoos expressing their views on global issues. Client complaints about discomfort and bias prompted... read more
by Editor | Dec 23, 2023 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business This article emphasizes the top 10 common DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) violations observed in Veterinary facilities and provides insights into compliance to avoid penalties. The author, having assessed over 600... read more
by Editor | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Veterinary Practice
Source: dvm360 Veterinary consultant Louise S. Dunn, in her lecture at the Fetch Coastal conference, addressed the issue of workplace incivility in Veterinary clinics, providing a plan of action for teams to remedy such behavior. Dunn highlighted that uncivil... read more
by Editor | Dec 7, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, Veterinary Practice
Source: American Animal Hospital Association The Center for Veterinary Social Work at the University of Tennessee, established in 2002, has evolved its mission from addressing human needs at the intersection of Veterinary and social work to a broader focus on the... read more
