VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy unions matter to the veterinary professionAugust 25, 2020 Liz Hughston: President, National Veterinary Professionals Union, explains why unions have a role to play in the veterinary industry. The topic of unions has always been a controversial one in the veterinary practice community and beyond. In America, the first unions were organized in the late 1700s and the first recorded worker strike occurred in 1768, when journeymen tailors protested wage reductions. Since then, employees and employers have been debating wages, working conditions, workers' rights, and much more, but consensus has been hard to reach. We sat down with Liz Hughston, president, National Veterinary Professionals Union (NVPU), and asked her why the time has come for the veterinary profession to join the union movement.
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Preventive care, client payments streamlined with partnershipAugust 24, 2020VitusVet has introduced a service that splits the cost of veterinary care into multiple payments on a pet owner’s existing credit card.
Support, awareness play role in combating veterinary suicideAugust 21, 2020Saving the lives of veterinarians and promoting well-being within the animal health industry are the goals of an upcoming fundraising initiative from Not One More Vet (NOMV).
Pandemic relief program gets funding boostAugust 19, 2020A grant program launched earlier this year to help animal health professionals facing financial hardship amidst the pandemic has received additional funding.
Why euthanasia will never be the sameAugust 19, 2020Most of us recognize COVID has done something to our clients’ collective psyche. How most socially distanced humans interact with their nonhuman friends has been altered, irrevocably.
Separation anxiety: Treating dogs in the wake of COVID-19August 19, 2020It behooves all of us in the veterinary profession to help prevent and overcome pet behavior problems before they result in irreparable damage to the human-companion animal bond.
In tip-top shape: Simple upkeep to extend the life of your equipmentAugust 19, 2020Maintaining equipment per the manufacturer can lead to better patient outcomes, as well as less downtime, frustration, and financial burden throughout your clinical practice.
Hidden in plain sightAugust 19, 2020Although not an unusual occurrence during professional teeth cleaning, the presence of unerupted adult teeth may often be overlooked during routine oral examinations.
10 (more) ways to be a rock star in the ORAugust 18, 2020Here are some simple suggestions to help you improve patient care, make anesthesia safer, and help ensure a smoother recovery.
