VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Intimidated by the vet tech-doctor hierarchy?July 23, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESWith a few good strategies, you can speak up with confidence, advocate for your patients and your coworkers, and actually build stronger relationships with the doctors you work with without torching the bridges that keep your team functioning.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAugust pet-related holidays -- from specific days to the whole month!July 22, 2026August showcases specific species this month, including assistance dogs and black cats. It also gives a day focus on all pets who left too soon, with Rainbow Bridge Rememberance Day. This month also includes National Fresh Breath Day, another way to promote dental appointments, as well as Itchy Pet Awareness and Immunization Awareness. It’s a great time to do promos for these year-round issues! Looking for a team-building event? Get involved in local outreach with Check the Chip Day and International Homeless Animals Day. Social media post templates and emails are included for your convenience.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveStaff Retention: Compensation, Benefits and GrowthJuly 22, 2026In this session: Brandon Hess, CVPM, CCFP, SHRM-CP shares appropriate compensation and benefits being offered. Additionally, attendees will learn how they can (financially) be more competitive with pay and benefits.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe lost art of veterinary pragmatismJuly 15, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAStanding with one foot in companion animal medicine and another in food animal practice has convinced me that veterinary medicine hasn’t lost its soul. One branch simply drifted away from one of its oldest traditions through a variety of structural changes too complex to reel back in now.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGut reaction: How nutrition and the microbiome shape pet healthJuly 8, 2026As fermented foods and gut health supplements have entered mainstream culture, some clients may already be thinking about their own digestive health. This has sparked a growing interest in increasing dietary fiber, with people recognizing when the microbiome ferments these fibers, it produces beneficial compounds that support everything from immune function to mood regulation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Training for the Non-Emergency Clinic: Interviewing Your Team to Play Their Best PartJuly 7, 2026In this session: Jill Brecklin, CVT, CVPM, provides interview questions to ask all of your team to help them learn what parts they like to play in the dance that is emergency medicine and how to work toward successful patient outcomes. Brecklin also discusses two different training styles (written and role playing) and how she has used each one to benefit and train her team. You will leave with ideas for document creation and how to plan a real-life emergency practice with your team!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNoise anxiety: Fireworks, storms, phobias, oh my!June 30, 2026Man and man’s best friend sadly suffer from anxiety, fears, phobias, and stressors such as storms, fireworks, thunder, loud sounds, and more, which can cause clinical signs to manifest. Educating owners on what to look for and providing safe and effective treatment and prevention options is paramount to improve quality of life for both pets and pet families.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNew approach to old petsJune 26, 2026The older arthritic pet may have a bad day or two, which necessitates a few doses of an NSAID to make the day more comfortable. In many cases, these types of disorders can be easily managed with natural therapies. This reduces the cost of medications, follow-up testing, and the risk of harm to body organs and systems that may occur with chronic drug use.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJuly animal-related holidays — from specific days to the whole monthJune 17, 2026July is packed with opportunities celebrate species from dogs and cats to rabbits and snakes. It’s National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, perfect to tout the importance of fresh water, especially during the summer heat. July also features National ID Your Pet Day; encourage clients to make sure tags and microchip information are up to date. For a sweet treat, celebrate National Blueberry Day by sharing blueberries with pups; even as a treat in the clinic.
