VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSelling is not a dirty wordAugust 13, 2026I’m not suggesting you try to sell everything to everyone. Doing so is irrational, unethical, illegal, and certainly immoral. Rather, you should look at your sales interactions with clients as a chance to improve the pet’s care, as well as the bottom line of your business. Viewing selling as a positive interaction where all parties win is the goal.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManagement of Respiratory Complications During AnesthesiaAugust 5, 2026In this session: Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) focuses on how to turn ventilation and oxygenation parameters into actionable tools, with practical strategies for recognizing and managing hypoventilation and hypoxemia before they become critical events.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNew World screwworm risks infographic downloadAugust 5, 2026Help clients stay informed about the growing concern surrounding New World screwworm. This infographic highlights which pets are most at risk, the warning signs to watch for, and what to do if an infestation is suspected. It's a great resource to display in your waiting room, share on social media, or include in an email blast to help clients protect their pets through awareness and early action.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNeurologic cat or dog? Don't forget rabiesJuly 29, 2026If you have a neurologic patient without an obvious underlying cause, rabies must be on your differential diagnosis, regardless of how low you think the risk is. Because of its lethal zoonotic potential, failing to have it on one’s radar could have serious ramifications. Further, because there is no treatment in animals, the prognosis differs markedly from that of other neurological conditions.
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.
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThanking our 2026 Vet Box Sponsors!July 21, 2026The VPN Plus+ Vet Box, celebrating its 6th year, is a value-add with the annual subscription for veterinarians and veterinary technicians who want even more of the best information, discounts, and tools out there. We thank our subscribers and, of course, those companies who contributed to the Vet Box. We particularly want to thank our Silver Sponsor, Health Technology Professional Products.
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.
