NAVC launches RVT empowerment initiativeAugust 2, 2022The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), a Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterinary professionals around the world, has launched the Veterinary Nurse/Technician Empowerment Initiative. Designed to elevate and advance the role of veterinary nurse/technician professionals within veterinary healthcare teams, the initiative is also intended to encourage the next generation to pursue careers as veterinary nurses/technicians.
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Telehealth coalition aims to enhance veterinary careAugust 2, 2022Founded by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Veterinary Study Groups, and Merck Animal Health, the Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care says it will collaborate across the animal health industry to enhance and expand veterinary care by leveraging technology, including virtual care services.
Have you received your Vet Box yet?July 29, 2022The VPN Plus+ Vet Box is a premium value-add with the annual subscription. We thank our subscribers and, of course, those companies who contributed to the Vet Box.
QOL assessment offers multi-faceted look at canine healthJuly 28, 2022A new data-led approach to measuring and quantifying canine well-being may offer veterinarians a more consistent capture of a dog’s health.
Limb-sparing options for osteosarcoma-diagnosed dogs to be exploredJuly 28, 2022The Morris Animal Foundation-funded project will investigate limb-sparing options for large- and giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Ultimately, researchers hope to advance the treatment of and improve the prognosis for dogs receiving radiation treatment for this type of cancer.
Pet-friendly vacation spots ranked on hotels, DVM servicesJuly 27, 2022Feline-focused website All About Cats has released its list of the most pet-friendly vacation spots in the U.S., placing Portland, Ore., in the No. 1 spot.
Diagnostic test access improved at 5,000+ U.S. clinicsJuly 26, 2022Bionote USA, a manufacturer of quantitative, point-of-care veterinary analyzers and biomarker tests, has joined with veterinary group purchasing organization, PSIvet.
Therapy animals take center stage in 'World's Largest Pet Walk'July 26, 2022Pet lovers across the U.S. are invited to throw on their sneakers, grab their leashes, and hit the pavement this September to raise funds for emotional support animals.
An update on AVMA federal advocacyJuly 26, 2022Congress designated millions of dollars for veterinary programs in the $1.5 trillion federal spending bill approved this spring. Among other priorities, there are funding increases targeted for healthy dog importation and rural access to veterinary care. We have also seen other positive developments on Capitol Hill recently, including the advancement of One Health legislation and a bill that would support better retirement benefits for small business employees.
4,000 beagles rescued from research labJuly 19, 2022Four thousand beagles are looking for forever homes after being removed from a Virginia research facility that was allegedly breeding the dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation.
