Illinois enacts expanded title protection law for vet techsAugust 29, 2025Starting Jan. 1, 2026, only state-licensed certified veterinary technicians (CVTs) may use the titles “Certified Veterinary Technician,” “Veterinary Technician,” “Vet Tech,” “VT,” or “Technician” in a veterinary setting.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: No seat at the table causes real harmAugust 28, 2025By Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVTn the case of complaints and discipline hearings, credentialed veterinary technicians are faced with the opinion of only one of their peers, unlike veterinarians, who are judged by a panel of their peers. This imbalance or complete lack of representation disrupts true advocacy and further entrenches a system where credentialed technicians are seen as subordinate rather than collaborative professionals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and New treatment Options for Cats with FIPAugust 27, 2025In this session: Petra Černá, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), breaks down the key diagnostic tools and testing strategies available in practice to help you confidently recognize all forms of FIP. She also explores the distinctions between feline enteric coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis virus, the underlying pathogenesis, and the most common clinical signs to watch for.
New guidelines bridge 'critical' gap in veterinary neonatal careAugust 26, 2025Learn more about the RECOVER Newborn Resuscitation Guidelines and its key points in helping veterinary teams support puppies and kittens immediately after birth.
Vets warm up to pet health insurance as clients focus more on costsAugust 25, 2025While veterinarians have had concerns in the past about the cost, value, and administrative paperwork of pet insurance, attitudes are reportedly becoming more positive, according to recent surveys.
What practices are saying about today's economyAugust 24, 2025Veterinary Practice News recently conducted its Veterinary Economic Outlook Survey to better understand how veterinary teams are navigating the current economic climate.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnlocking the Power of Genetic Testing To Revolutionize Detection of Feline Disease August 21, 2025In this session: Ashlie Saffire, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Feline Practice) reviews the process of genetic testing, how to incorporate genetic testing in practice, and how to prepare caregivers with a plan when mutations are detected.
Mechanical ventilation key in saving Chihuahua after toxic exposureAugust 19, 2025The five-year-old Chihuahua was reportedly comatose, suffered severe aspiration pneumonia after accidental exposure to ADHD medication.
USDA expands efforts to combat deadly New World ScrewwormAugust 19, 2025The USDA will build a sterile fly facility in Edinburg, Texas, to combat NWS. The agency is also investing $100 million in new technologies, traps, and treatments to strengthen biosecurity.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnderstanding and Managing Canine Separation Anxiety: From Diagnosis to TreatmentAugust 13, 2025In this session: Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, ACVB, delivers an in-depth look at the prevalence, risk factors, and diagnosis of separation anxiety in dogs, along with evidence-based treatment strategies. A real-world case study demonstrates practical application in clinical practice.
