VPN Plus+ ExclusiveGo from a 'general practice' to 'go-to practice' with unique offeringsMay 14, 2026We’ve also seen a shift in the type of applicants we attract. Candidates who are passionate about specific areas; whether they are rehabilitation, acupuncture, or advanced anesthesia, are drawn to practices where they can explore those interests. They seek out our hospital directly from school or after working in other clinics and feeling that day-to-day grind burnout.
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Integrating acupuncture into elephant medicineApril 8, 2026Check out the story of Bani, a wild elephant calf that suffered from a lumbosacral injury after a train collision, and how electro-acupuncture helped it through recovery.
Rehab first for patellar luxationMarch 25, 2026In this author’s opinion, veterinary medicine, especially as taught in many veterinary colleges, contains an intrinsic bias toward surgery. It may, therefore, be inconceivable to some veterinarians that non-surgical treatment could be successful, scientific, or in any way superior to surgical techniques.
Is acupuncture effective for IBD?June 18, 2025Current therapies for IBD often fall short—explore how a novel treatment option can help you deliver better care.
Treating facial nerve paralysis with acupunctureJanuary 20, 2025While many horses recover with conventional care, those that do not may be euthanized. Evidence indicates acupuncture propels a more rapid resolution of peripheral nerve injury; why wait, then, until all else fails before giving it a try?
Managing osteoarthritis with natural neuromodulationJune 5, 2023You may have heard a lot lately about monoclonal antibodies (mABs) for osteoarthritis (OA) pain. These agents inhibit a nerve growth factor (NGF), a molecule located in the peripheral nervous system that can contribute to neurogenic inflammation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNeedles and Nociception: How Acupuncture Helps Modulate PainJanuary 13, 2022 Joanna Robson, DVM, CVSMT, CMP, CVA, CSFT, CIT, VHSC, presents a VetCE video on tips to recognize and reduce pain in pets. Watch Needles and Nociception: How Acupuncture Helps Modulate Pain today for strategies for your practice.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIntegrative medicine from a One Health perspectiveNovember 4, 2021The One Health approach: With the COVID-19 pandemic, medicine in general has witnessed a depletion and exhaustion of healthcare workers across the human and veterinary medical spectrums. There are many areas in which both spectrums can work together.
How to incorporate therapeutic bodywork into your veterinary practiceJune 1, 2021More pet owners are opting to incorporate holistic modalities into their pets’ treatment plans, including therapeutic bodywork, such as massage therapy, laser therapy, and acupuncture.
Healing with acupunctureOctober 8, 2019Acupuncture is one of the most well-known alternative therapies. While only five to 10 percent of Americans have had acupuncture, most people are familiar with the practice; surveys show many, including medical professionals, have a positive view of the treatment and its benefits.
