VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThink 'standard of caring,' not 'standard of care'August 27, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAClients increasingly describe feeling pressured, judged, rushed, nickel-and-dimed, or simply unheard. Veterinarians, meanwhile, describe feeling distrusted, emotionally exhausted, financially squeezed, and terrified of complaints.
Education Center - SponsoredReclaiming Lost Hours: How Digital Prescription Management Is Reshaping Veterinary Workflowsby • MWI Animal HealthAs administrative burdens grow, digital prescription management offers veterinary teams a path to greater efficiency, fewer errors, and more time for patient care.
Fellowship program bolsters community careAugust 24, 2026The initiative aims to bridge the transition from veterinary school into practice through mentorship, peer collaboration, and ongoing professional development for veterinary students.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayAugust 24, 2026Challenge your veterinary vocabulary! This fun, quick Wordle-style quiz keeps your brain sharp. Don’t worry—this isn’t serious business, just a little fun for vets who love words!
Oral rabies vaccine baits distributed across Northern MaineAugust 20, 2026The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services has reportedly distributed nearly 599,000 oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits across Aroostook County following detections of rabid raccoons in the area.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Cracking the pharmacology codeAugust 18, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESMemorizing pharmacology names doesn’t have to mean brute-force repetition until the words blur together. Here are memory tricks that consistently help techs retain them faster and recall them more reliably under pressure.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayAugust 18, 2026Challenge your veterinary vocabulary! This fun, quick Wordle-style quiz keeps your brain sharp. Don’t worry—this isn’t serious business, just a little fun for vets who love words!
FDA authorizes drug to treat New World screwworm in dogs and puppiesAugust 14, 2026The recent emergency authorization granted by the agency adds a veterinary treatment options for dogs with NWS myiasis.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling is not a dirty wordAugust 13, 2026I’m not suggesting you try to sell everything to everyone. Doing so is irrational, unethical, illegal, and certainly immoral. Rather, you should look at your sales interactions with clients as a chance to improve the pet’s care, as well as the bottom line of your business. Viewing selling as a positive interaction where all parties win is the goal.
What licensure in veterinary medicine really ensuresAugust 11, 2026The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is not designed to identify the most polished clinician or future specialist, but to answer a far more important question: Can this veterinarian be trusted with animal and public health?
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayAugust 11, 2026Challenge your veterinary vocabulary! This fun, quick Wordle-style quiz keeps your brain sharp. Don’t worry—this isn’t serious business, just a little fun for vets who love words!
