VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe lost art of veterinary pragmatismJuly 15, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAStanding with one foot in companion animal medicine and another in food animal practice has convinced me that veterinary medicine hasn’t lost its soul. One branch simply drifted away from one of its oldest traditions through a variety of structural changes too complex to reel back in now.
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Palliative approaches to chronic painJuly 10, 2026Palliative care is delivered with realistic expectations, grounded in honest conversation with caregivers, and oriented toward daily living rather than curative endpoints.
Veterinary vaccines unpacked: Research, regulations, and guidelinesJuly 9, 2026Is there a difference between guidelines based on science and evidence-based guidelines? There is, and it is nuanced and important.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGut reaction: How nutrition and the microbiome shape pet healthJuly 8, 2026As fermented foods and gut health supplements have entered mainstream culture, some clients may already be thinking about their own digestive health. This has sparked a growing interest in increasing dietary fiber, with people recognizing when the microbiome ferments these fibers, it produces beneficial compounds that support everything from immune function to mood regulation.
Products to treat periodontal pockets, part 2July 8, 2026This month’s column continues exploring the history and current state of osteoconductive/osteoinductive products for use in veterinary periodontology and oral surgery.
Maintaining continuity during renovationJuly 8, 2026Expanding practice facility requires a fundamentally different approach to planning and executing construction—one that prioritizes continuous clinical operations from day one.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Training for the Non-Emergency Clinic: Interviewing Your Team to Play Their Best PartJuly 7, 2026In this session: Jill Brecklin, CVT, CVPM, provides interview questions to ask all of your team to help them learn what parts they like to play in the dance that is emergency medicine and how to work toward successful patient outcomes. Brecklin also discusses two different training styles (written and role playing) and how she has used each one to benefit and train her team. You will leave with ideas for document creation and how to plan a real-life emergency practice with your team!
The ABCs of the best PIMSJuly 1, 2026A look at the pros and cons of various options clinics are using now
Elevating veterinary nurse utilizationJune 30, 2026Appropriate utilization directly impacts patient care, team morale, and practice revenue. As your veterinary nurses become more skilled, they will want career growth, so utilizing them at the “top of their license” is required to become literal.
5 Questions With … Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, AVMA presidentJune 30, 2026AVMA president Michael Q. Bailey, DVM, DACVR, discusses this year's convention highlights, emerging issues, and how the association is supporting the veterinary profession through advocacy and collaboration.
