VPN Plus+ ExclusiveJanuary pet- and vet-related calendarDecember 17, 2025 January invites us to celebrate dogs, cats, and exotics. This month includes Appreciate a Dragon Day to spotlight bearded dragons, while Kiss a Ginger Day can highlight those derpy orange cats. We also acknowledge National Cuddle Up Day, National Bird Day and Squirrel Appreciation Day—even if dogs don't agree. And you can use the social media and email blast templates to engage clients without extra effort.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat do you tell clients who complain about prices?December 16, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASure, it’s complex, multifactorial, and not any one individual’s doing. I get this, but I absolutely believe it will be our profession’s undoing. Moreover, it’ll happen partly because we as veterinary professionals have all been at least a little guilty of willingly participating in the process.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLess Fear, More Hope: How Research is Driving New Strategies in Hemangiosarcoma Treatment and PreventionDecember 11, 2025In this session: Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DECVIM-CA, enlightens attendees with original research from the University of Minnesota on eBAT, a first-in-class bispecific targeted angiotoxin. eBAT is designed to selectively eliminate tumor cells and tumor-initiating cells, offering dual potential as both a therapeutic and preventive option in high-risk canine populations.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveChristmas and Hanukkah hazards infographic downloadDecember 8, 2025The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, and sometimes pets try to get in on the festivities, too -- ones they shouldn't! This infographic reminds clients which foods and decorations are naughty and which are nice. Feel free to post these holiday hazards in your waiting room, on your socials, or use as an email blast to clients!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCut through the noise: Making EBVM work in everyday practiceDecember 3, 2025By engaging in evidence-based practices, we improve the care we provide our patients using recommendations and guidelines developed by specialists and those with the expertise to synthesize the evidence. Gone are the days when we simply prescribed something because that was how we had always done it. Instead, it is our responsibility to base our prescribing practices, procedural care, and other medical and surgical applications upon sound, trustworthy medical information.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveImmunotherapy in Veterinary Oncology: Past, Present, and FutureNovember 26, 2025In this session: Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) discusses key immunotherapeutic strategies, available products, and clinical advancements in veterinary oncology.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCaring for guide dogsNovember 24, 2025At Guiding Eyes, we operate two full-service veterinary hospitals: one on our main campus in Yorktown Heights, New York, and another at our Canine Development Center in Patterson, New York. Both facilities are staffed by veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and administrative staff who manage medical care for dogs across the breeding, puppy, and training programs.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: The healing power of hobbiesNovember 20, 2025By Beckie Mossor, RVTThe industry discusses “work-life balance,” but maybe that is not the right metaphor. Balance implies equal weight, a delicate scale constantly tipping. What if instead the goal was integration, bringing one’s whole self to work and life outside of it?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGuiding Choices: The GP Role in Pet Cancer Treatment and Palliative CareNovember 19, 2025In this session: Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), covers how to discuss cancer with pet owners and explain the differences in treatments between animals and people, types of treatments, and goals with therapy. Pet owners often have lots of questions for the primary veterinarian prior to referral and Dr. Venable walks through commonly asked questions.
VPN Plus+ Exclusive'How' (not 'will') AI replaces veterinariansNovember 12, 2025By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAMuch virtual ink has been spilled on the subject of AI’s threat to our professions. Whether we’re discussing computer engineering, accounting, or the allied medical professions, the promise of change is upon us. Artificial intelligence has substantially changed us already. The question is: Will it merely alter our job descriptions…or pull the rug out from under us altogether?
