Ashworth College launches online vet tech programJuly 1, 2016Ashworth College recently launched its new online veterinary technician program. Graduates will receive their Associate of Applied Science degree along with the skills and experience needed for a career in animal health.
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USDA launches One Health web portalJune 30, 2016The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched what they're calling its "one-stop shop" for its One Health initiatives.
Komodo dragon thriving after surgery, thanks to Denver Zoo vetsJune 30, 2016When Anika, a pregnant 6-year-old Komodo dragon at The Denzer Zoo was lethargic and not gaining any weight, her keeper Tim Trout grew worried. She was taken in for an emergency exam and the news wasn't good: She had peritonitis.
Dog found with teeth growing out of earsJune 29, 2016It’s a sight one doesn’t see every day: A dog with what looked like four ears, and teeth growing out of her head. The dog, now named Esmeralda, was a stray and brought into the Oklahoma City (OKC) Animal Welfare in Oklahoma City, Okla.
AVMA launches clinical studies databaseJune 29, 2016The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched a database that will help researchers who are looking for animals to participate in clinical studies. It will also help veterinarians and animal owners that are seeking options for treatment.
Peggy Schmidt joins Kansas vet school as new associate deanJune 29, 2016Peggy Schmidt is joining the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University as associate dean for academic programs and student affairs, effective September 6.
Vet gives bullied fish a prosthetic eyeJune 28, 2016A fish named Kiwi wasn't doing well when he developed a cataract. His tank mates started bullying him. Kiwi was taken to Megan Baebler of Kersting Veterinary Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. She removed the cataract, and then the eye.
KSU launches vet photo competitionJune 28, 2016Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine is launching their “Veterinarians Around the World Photo Competition.”
Seal with broken jaw treated by UK vetJune 28, 2016A young seal is recovering at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary in Norfolk, UK, after being found abandoned with a broken jaw. Named Bonnie, the seal's injury was so bad that the veterinarian who worked on her Chris Tansley said he had only seen such injuries on cats who had had a bad fall or been hit by a car,
NorthStar VETS earns level I VECCS certificationJune 27, 2016NorthStar VETS, a 24/7 emergency, trauma and specialty animal hospital located in Robbinsville, N.J., has been certified as a Level I Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).
