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AAVMC Names 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort, Awards $300,000 in Scholarship Funds
Source: AAVMC The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), in partnership with Chewy Health, has announced the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort. This program supports underrepresented second-year Veterinary students through $20,000...
Copy Cats: Kitties Mirror Each Other’s Faces to Get Along
Source: Science.Org Research led by Brittany Florkiewicz at Lyon College reveals that cats mimic each other’s facial expressions, much like humans and other social mammals, as a means of building social bonds. This phenomenon, known as rapid facial mimicry (RFM), was...
AAVMC Announces Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort
Source: dvm 360 The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), in partnership with Chewy Health, announced the 2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort, a program designed to support underrepresented second-year Veterinary students with financial...
NAVC Announces 2024 VETTY Award Winners
Source: dvm 360 The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) announced the 2024 VETTY Awards winners, celebrating marketing excellence in the animal healthcare industry. The awards recognize outstanding contributions in advertising, promotions, education materials,...
2025 Pet Care Innovation Prize: Purina Awards $125K to Five US-Based Pet Startups
Source: Pet Age Five innovative pet care startups have been named finalists in the ninth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize, powered by Purina. Selected from nearly 150 global applicants, these startups will each receive $25,000 in prize money and mentorship support...
Veterinarian Named Top Job of 2025
Source: Veterinary Practice News Veterinarian has been named the top job of 2025 by Indeed, emphasizing its growing importance as a profession merging specialized expertise with meaningful connections. Indeed's annual rankings, based on salary, growth, and...
Migrating Birds Sing to Team Up with Other Species
Source: Scientific American New research reveals that solitary songbirds, such as grosbeaks and warblers, may cooperate across species during their nocturnal migrations. Traditionally thought to rely solely on instinct and memory, these birds use specific...
Pros and Cons of In-House Charity Programs for Veterinary Hospitals
Spring semester is “professional skills” season for me where I have the opportunity participate in the development and delivery of professional skill’s curriculum at a few veterinary schools across the country. I’m writing this blog post on my way home from teaching...
Making the Most of Your Veterinary Conference Experience as a Veterinary Technician
Last month, I focused on strategies for Veterinary technicians to navigate Veterinary conferences, in terms of selecting a conference to attend and managing the associated costs. So, it only makes sense to dive a little deeper into the conference experience as a...
Cybersecurity for Veterinary Hospitals: How Spam Filtering Tools Can Save Your Business
Cyber threats are an ever-present danger in today’s digital landscape, and veterinary hospitals are not immune. While your primary focus is the health and well-being of your animal patients, the security of your hospital's digital infrastructure is equally critical....
The Work-Life Balance Fallacy: How Practice Ownership Can Give You Life
In nearly every job posting you see today, there is some mention of work-life balance. This isn’t just in veterinary medicine, but rather any line of work. We should have opportunity to escape the stress of work and step into our hobbies, family life, or relaxation....
Keeping Your Vet Team Happy: Retention Is Like Marriage—Invest in Staying Together!
If you’ve ever worked in a Veterinary practice, you know it can feel a bit like a marriage. There are ups, downs, compromises, and the occasional “What were we thinking?” moment. After celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary this year, my husband joked that we’ve...
Getting to the Heart of Innovation at VMX 2025
VMX 2025 did not disappoint! It delivered an incredible experience with cutting-edge educational sessions and a vibrant vendor hall packed with the latest innovations in veterinary medicine. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with industry-leading experts,...
Six Questions to Ask When You Have a Vacancy at Your Organization
Job vacancies represent an ongoing reality for employers, including those within the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. However, job openings are like snowflakes; no two openings are exactly the same. With this in mind, when faced with a vacancy in...
Smithfield Foods First to Publicly File in 2025 for Big US IPO
Source: Reuters Smithfield Foods, a leading U.S. pork producer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SFD," marking its return to U.S. stock markets after more than a decade. Owned by Hong Kong-based WH Group, the world’s...
A New Fund for Ranchers Near Yellowstone Will Help Cover Costs of Brucellosis Quarantine
Source: Wyoming Public Media The newly established East Yellowstone Brucellosis Compensation Fund aims to support ranchers in Park County, near Yellowstone National Park, by offsetting costs associated with brucellosis-related quarantines. Brucellosis, a reproductive...
Baltimore Animal Shelter Halts Dog Intake Due to Uptick in Highly Contagious Respiratory Illness
Source: CBS News The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused dog intakes due to a surge in Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), also known as "kennel cough." Over the past six to eight weeks, cases have risen, with some dogs...
Infectious Diseases / National U.S. Agencies Unveil National One Health Framework to Combat Zoonotic Diseases
Source: My ChesCo The CDC, USDA, and DOI have launched the first National One Health Framework, a collaborative initiative to address zoonotic diseases and their impact on human, animal, and environmental health. Mandated by Congress under the 2023 Consolidated...
On Apache Lands, Progress in a Long War Against Ticks and The Disease They Spread
Source: NPR The San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona faces a persistent outbreak of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria transmitted through tick bites. The outbreak began in...
GoodRx Unleashes “GoodRx for Pets,” Simplifying Access and Reducing Costs for Pet Medications
Source: Business Wire GoodRx has launched GoodRx for Pets, a new platform designed to make pet medications more affordable and accessible. With pet healthcare costs exceeding $13 billion in 2023 and only 3% of pets in the U.S. insured, many pet owners face significant...
The CATalyst Report
Source: Antelligence The CATalyst Council has introduced The CATalyst Report – State of the Cat: Wellness and Nutrition 2024, a detailed resource on feline health and nutrition. Drawing from surveys of 400 veterinarians and over 1,900 cat owners, the report uncovers...
HABRI and Lap of Love Partner to Promote the Power of the Human-Animal Bond During End-of-Life Care for Pets
Source: PR Newswire The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has partnered with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a nationwide provider of in-home pet hospice and euthanasia care, to promote awareness of the human-animal bond during pets’ end-of-life journeys....
American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
Source: Horse Council Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council (AHC), has requested a 60-day delay in implementing the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation, currently set for February 1, 2025. The AHC supports strong protections against the...
Pet Dogs Often Overlooked as Spreader of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella
Source: EurekAlert A Penn State study highlights household dogs as a potential source of zoonotic transmission for antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, a growing public health concern. Researchers found that close human-dog interactions and improper food handling can...
Bill Regulating Pet Insurance in Montana Receives Positive Reception
Source: NBC Montana Montana lawmakers are considering House Bill 78, the Adoption of a Pet Insurance Model Act, to strengthen and regulate pet insurance in the state. Discussed in a House Business and Labor Committee hearing, the bill aims to standardize regulations,...