DVM program tackles rural veterinary shortageApril 23, 2020The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ new 2+2 veterinary program has received official program approval from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE).
Education Center - SponsoredAlternative therapies for improving quality of life in senior petsby • VetriScience Pro LineAdvances in veterinary medicine and animal nutrition have resulted in pets living longer than ever before. That leaves an increasing number of cats and dogs prone to common age-related problems.
No sign of mass in bear that underwent radiation treatment at Texas A&MJanuary 16, 2020Judge Sue “Lady” Sloan, the mascot of a private university in Waco, Tex., is making waves as the first bear to receive TomoTherapy to treat a tumor found in her chest.
Texas clinic wins first-ever #VPNMEMECONTESTSeptember 17, 2019The winner of Veterinary Practice News' first-ever #VPNMEMECONTEST has been selected.
Petco names new regional partnersAugust 13, 2019Petco has expanded its in-store hospital footprint into more than 20 states across the country with the addition of three new regional veterinary partners.
Cities receive certification for pet friendlinessJuly 10, 2019Twenty-five North American cities have been included in the first-ever list of “Better Cities for Pets”-certified municipalities.
AVMA welcomes return of health planJuly 5, 2019Following a hiatus of approximately five years, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced the return of an employer-based health insurance program for its members.
Alexandria, Va., tops list of heartworm cities for JuneJune 19, 2019Alexandria, Va., is the number one city for heartworms in June, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists opens new hospital following Hurricane HarveyMarch 28, 2019Texas-based Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) has opened its new veterinary practice after its previous hospital was severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey. The new hospital replaces a temporary location set up in the wake of the 2017 storm. “We are finally at a stage where we can actually celebrate,” says Ryan Buck, group president for Compassion-First Pet Hospital’s Texas clinics. “While we have continued to provide care to the area pets, our people have …
