Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital treats dog with rare infectious diseaseAugust 17, 2017Spice, a 2-year-old Australian heeler, adopted from an Oklahoma shelter by an Indiana woman, developed a high fever and seemed to suffer tremendous pain not long after arriving at her forever home.
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USDA training now open to all veterinary professionals for CE creditAugust 17, 2017The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) training modules are now open to all licensed veterinarians and to veterinary technicians, thanks to a partnership between the NVAP and Iowa State University.
Experts warn of rapid spread, impact of lone star tick-associated diseaseAugust 16, 2017At the AVMA 2017 convention in Indianapolis, experts in human allergy, parasitology, and entomology joined to discuss the lone star tick, its geographic spread, and the zoonotic diseases it can transmit.
Veterinary managers receive credential program scholarshipAugust 16, 2017Veterinary Study Groups Inc. (VMG), Zoetis, and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) have collaborated to create a scholarship program that provides veterinary professionals with an opportunity to attain the highest level of certification a veterinary manager can achieve, the Certified Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) credential.
Support veterinary clients' supplemental endeavorsAugust 16, 2017As pet owners become increasing proactive when it comes to their pets’ health, one category that surfaces regularly during veterinary exam room discussions is supplements.
AVMA Future Leaders develop positive work environment resources, toolsAugust 16, 2017Building a positive workplace environment can lead to greater employee productivity, stronger financial results, and superior client service, but knowing how to create such a culture isn’t easy.
Vet2Pet releases breed-specific, custom list notifications for vet practice appAugust 15, 2017Vet2Pet aims to change the way veterinary practices communicate with their clients with two new mobile app releases: breed-specific and custom list notifications.
AVMA hits four big veterinary medicine topics in HOD forumAugust 15, 2017Marijuana-based therapies for pets, telemedicine, the opioid epidemic, and service and assistance animals were the hot topics of discussion during the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates (HOD) Veterinary Information Forum (VIF).
AVMA calls for abstracts for 2018 convention in DenverAugust 15, 2017American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention planners are seeking veterinary professionals to submit abstracts for presentation at AVMA Convention 2018, July 13-17, 2018, in Denver.
Will thermal imaging gain greater traction in veterinary practice?August 15, 2017A manatee with a bum shoulder and a chance meeting with a researcher gave one veterinarian his introduction to thermal imaging 30 years ago.
