VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVCPR 101, and why it's ancient historyMay 7, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAwe can now establish VCPRs online in California or Florida, but the new definitions for the VCPR make it harder for all veterinarians to get into trouble for issuing refills without physically re-examining patients—even for those they might have examined as recently as the day before.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVeterinary medicine is losing its personal touch August 12, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAFor me, it is that personal connection that matters most because, without it, I might as well be an accountant, or some other brand of desk jockey. The way I see it, if I’m not invested in my patient and their people, I would not be as motivated to be kind, compassionate, thorough, and diligent.
Telehealth coalition aims to enhance veterinary careAugust 2, 2022Founded by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Veterinary Study Groups, and Merck Animal Health, the Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care says it will collaborate across the animal health industry to enhance and expand veterinary care by leveraging technology, including virtual care services.
What is the true cost of firing bad clients?February 1, 2022The veterinary client patient relationship, or VCPR, is the basis on which we pretty much function in veterinary medicine. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has defined the VCPR for both the client and the veterinarian.
Telemedicine policy challenged by SPCA groupMay 7, 2021Current telemedicine laws in the Golden State are having a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of pets, argues the San Francisco SPCA.
