VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: 44 increased skills/volunteer opportunities you can achieve and exploreJanuary 29, 2025By Jamie Rauscher, LVTVolunteering in leadership roles within the field of veterinary medicine is a profoundly rewarding endeavour that offers many benefits both for the individual and the profession at large. The advantages of stepping into a leadership role are extensive, from enhancing professional skills and career opportunities to fostering personal growth and contributing to the community. This article will delve into how volunteering in such capacities can shape your career, enrich your personal life, and drive the advancement of veterinary medicine.
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Lessons in forging a new path in vetmedJanuary 3, 2023Another year has wound down, and in the veterinary world, that means things are about to amp up. The holiday season went by fast, and most likely has increased the tension from people around us. The past year has been tough for most of us in the veterinary space.
WVC event attendee count nears 14,000March 30, 2018This year's Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in Las Vegas, held March 4 to 8 at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was attended by almost 14,000 veterinary professionals from all 50 states and 27 countries. Visitors sat in on more than 1,000 hours of scientific sessions and perused an exhibit hall featuring almost 520 companies. "WVC hosted veterinary professionals from around the world for an inspirational week of education and networking designed to help them grow their skills and clinical offering," said W. Mark Hilton, DVM, DABVP, president of the WVC board of directors. "This year's event gave us an opportunity to celebrate 90 years of tradition and excellence in education, but also provided a vibrant platform to share experiences with colleagues, discover the latest products and services, and reignite our collective passion for serving the health and welfare of animals." In addition to lectures, hands-on labs, and workshops, attendees were treated to music entertainment by Grammy award winners Jewel and Darius Rucker and Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Nealon. On the exhibit hall floor, the Learning Lounge hosted 34 CE sessions. The Dr. W. Bruce Wren Food Animal Incentive Award was given to five recent post-graduates and the …
