VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 10 things veterinary practices should know about new credentialed techniciansMay 21, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESNAVTA president explores the most common misconceptions veterinary practices have about new technicians, with particular attention to education, credentialing, and onboarding, and provides some practical strategies to address them. "It's time to let go of the 'this is the way we have always done it' way of thinking.
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WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayMay 19, 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!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGo from a 'general practice' to 'go-to practice' with unique offeringsMay 14, 2026We’ve also seen a shift in the type of applicants we attract. Candidates who are passionate about specific areas; whether they are rehabilitation, acupuncture, or advanced anesthesia, are drawn to practices where they can explore those interests. They seek out our hospital directly from school or after working in other clinics and feeling that day-to-day grind burnout.
FDA conditionally approves drug for canine neuropathic painMay 13, 2026Liavium-CA1 is indicated for the management of pain and clinical signs associated with Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia in dogs. The drug, with the active ingredient pregabalin, reduces the release of neurotransmitters that send pain signals in the spinal cord.
WordRx: Your dose of veterinary wordplayMay 12, 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!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVCPR 101, and why it's ancient historyMay 7, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAwe can now establish VCPRs online in California or Florida, but the new definitions for the VCPR make it harder for all veterinarians to get into trouble for issuing refills without physically re-examining patients—even for those they might have examined as recently as the day before.
Improved kitten care highlighted in new reportMay 7, 2026The ‘World of the Kitten Report’ offers an evidence-based guide to equip veterinary teams with expert insights into optimal kitten growth, nutrition, socialization, and care. Learn more about the report highlights.
Pet-inclusive housing focus of recent industry forumMay 7, 2026The event concluded with the announcement of a new coalition supporting practical, evidence-based policies to expand access to pet-inclusive housing.
IV-delivered therapy for canine OA advances toward FDA approvalMay 7, 2026A study of intravenous uterine-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UMSCs) in dogs with “naturally occurring OA” reportedly shows improvements in pain and mobility, with no serious treatment-related adverse events.
FDA clears first drug for both noise aversion and separation anxiety in dogsMay 7, 2026This approval marks the first medication approved by the agency for the treatment of both conditions in canine patients. Learn more about its indication.
