VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: What three ECC techs in the trenches wish every GP team knewSeptember 17, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESRoesler’s favorite phone-triage question cuts through the owner’s tunnel vision: “How is the pet acting right now?” Clients often fixate on one symptom, such as vomiting, and say so without mentioning the dog is also too weak to stand. Asking about overall demeanor, not just the presenting complaint, surfaces the details that determine urgency.
Education Center - SponsoredHow AI-Enabled Diagnostic Platforms are Buying Back Time for Veterinarians and Cliniciansby • Zoetis DiagnosticsIn the right context, AI yields the power to enhance clinical confidence and streamline decision-making – without replacing the human touch that defines the profession.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplaySeptember 15, 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!
2026 Vet Box unboxing video with NAVTA presidentSeptember 14, 2026Want to know what's in the box? Take a look inside with VPN Plus+ Tech Talk columnist and NAVTA president Jennifer Serling as she shares the contents of the 2026 Vet Box. VPN Plus+ annual subscribers received the Vet Box at the end of summer as a value-added benefit with their annual subscription.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveActionable--and fun!--events to boost engagementSeptember 11, 2026Creating fun, memorable interactions doesn’t require a massive budget or elaborate planning. Often, the most impactful ideas are the simple ones that make clients feel seen, included, and appreciated. In this article, I will discuss many of the creative ideas and events I have planned in my practice, and the real life results we have seen for our clients, team, and community.
Pet loss goes unacknowledged for many owners, survey findsSeptember 11, 2026The findings underscore the impact of acknowledging pet owners’ grief and offering meaningful support in the weeks following a loss.
AAHA updates canine diabetes management guidelinesSeptember 8, 2026The updated guidelines address insulin therapy, glucose monitoring, diagnosis, and long-term management of canine diabetes.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplaySeptember 8, 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!
Industry partnership bolsters urolith research, diagnostics, and treatmentSeptember 4, 2026The Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) at the University of Minnesota has received its 2 millionth urinary stone sample, also known as a urolith, an achievement made possible by decades of support from long-time partner Hill’s Pet Nutrition and submissions from more than 50,000 veterinary clinics in 103 countries.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMental health as One HealthSeptember 2, 2026Knowing where to turn in times of need, and working in an environment that fosters a good work-life balance and supports you mentally, physically, and professionally, goes a long way toward ensuring mental well-being. Below are possible triggers for psychological stressors in veterinary medicine, as well as initiatives and activities to improve mental health.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?September 1, 2026Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly challenge, featuring a nine-year-old intact female Bulldog presenting for lethargy and a decreased appetite.
