2024 X-ray contest results: Are you ready to see some crazy stuff?September 30, 20242024 X-ray Contest results revealed. Prepare to see some crazy stuff!
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Pet Care Innovation prize finalists for 2024 announcedJanuary 18, 2024Pet care startups from the U.S., Canada and Australia have been named finalists for the eighth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina, officials for the company reported. Each winner received $25,000 and support from company, including a boot camp at Purina’s headquarters in St. Louis, as they work to grow their businesses in the pet care industry, officials added.
Pet Peace of Mind receives the 2024 NAVC Gives Marquee AwardJanuary 17, 2024Mind as the 2024 NAVC Gives Marquee Award recipient, as part of a new program to support and advance the veterinary profession and wellbeing of people and animals worldwide
2023 X-ray Contest Results: What unbelievable things did they eat this year?October 1, 20232023 X-ray Contest results revealed. You won't believe what they ate this year!
2022 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 1, 2022Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
2021 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersOctober 4, 2021Check out the WINNER of the 15th annual Veterinary Practice News They Ate What?! X-ray Contest!
S.C. veterinarian nabs writing awardsFebruary 24, 2020When it comes to man’s best friend, many owners struggle to understand what their pet is trying to say and the subtle ways in which they communicate.
American Humane recognizes veterinary heroesOctober 7, 2019Two animal health-care professionals were praised as heroes at the ninth annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
2019 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersSeptember 30, 2019 You can't help but marvel and shake your head a little when checking out the X-rays we get every year as part of our They Ate What?! Contest. You've got to wonder what an animal is thinking when they swallow an object whole, especially the long pointy ones (think fishing poles and forks). This year's entries didn't fail to deliver in the wild and wacky department, which made choosing a winner especially challenging for our panel of experts. Check out the X-ray that nabbed the highest scores in relevancy, appeal, originality, description, and appearance, along with the runners-up and honorable mentions. This year, the winner receives a $500 VISA gift card from contest prize sponsor, Trupanion. Contest judges Marty Becker, DVM, writes VPN's "In the Middle" column John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC, writes VPN's "Dental Pearls" column Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA, writes VPN's "Evidence-Based Medicine" column Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP, is a member of VPN's editorial advisory board Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified, writes VPN's "Surgical Insights" and "Practice Management" columns Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA, writes VPN's "Off Leash" Check out the winner >
AAVMC diversity program recognized with national awardAugust 14, 2019The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is being celebrated for its efforts to increase diversity in the veterinary profession.