Oklahoma teaching assistant wins zoonotic research awardJune 7, 2016Brian Herrin, DVM, a graduate teaching assistant at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, recently received the 2016 AAVP-CAPC Graduate Student Award in Zoonotic Disease.
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Injured elephant finds humans to help treat himJune 3, 2016It’s not a sight one sees every day: A limping elephant waiting patiently for veterinary care. But that’s exactly what happened at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge staff houses in Kariba, Zimbabwe, when a bull elephant walked up and seemed to know they would treat him.
Tasmanian devil gets pacemakerJune 3, 2016A Tasmanian devil named Nick, who lives at the San Diego Zoo, is the second of his kind to undergo surgery to have a pacemaker installed.
LSU's tiger mascot undergoes stereotactic radiotherapyJune 3, 2016Louisiana State University’s tiger mascot, Mike VI, recently underwent stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) at Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center.
Free AVMA webinar helps vet students transition into practiceJune 2, 2016Just got out of vet school and have no idea what to do in your veterinary career? Well, you’re in luck! The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is holding a free webinar called “Surviving the Transition from Vet School to Practice” on June 27 at 10 a.m. PST.
University of Saskatchewan names outstanding vet professorJune 2, 2016Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), recently received the 2016 Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching. Dr. Muir is head of the WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.
Calgary vets provide free pet exams for homeless pet ownersJune 1, 2016It isn’t always easy for homeless pet owners to be able to get take their pets in for veterinary care. So when companies like Vets to Go in Calgary, Canada, provide free pet care for them, it can make all the difference in the world.
SynDaver labs launches synthetic canine modelMay 31, 2016The SynDaver Synthetic Canine will provide veterinary students with an anatomically accurate platform to practice surgical procedures, according to the company.
3-D imager provides closer look insideMay 31, 2016A Pennsylvania veterinary hospital in late May began using a computed tomography (CT) 64-slice scanner to generate three-dimensional images of bones and internal organs.
Ontario vet college names new biomedical sciences chairMay 31, 2016The University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has named Tarek Saleh, Ph.D., as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. His appointment is set to begin September 1.
