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Purina names 2021 Pet Care Innovation Prize recipients
This year’s winners will each receive $10,000, mentorship, and an opportunity to participate in a virtual accelerator bootcamp and present their businesses at a virtual pitch competition in March.
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary news, plus Nationwide and Walmart launch new prescription program
Check out this week's news.
Bond Vet launches Nurse Elevation program
The goal of this new initiative is to empower technicians to advance their careers by offering them training courses, tailored mentorship, and the opportunity to significantly boost their salary.
The Bridge Club names chief operating officer
Greg Geckles, with his 20 plus years of industry experience, will play a vital role in increasing company growth and enhancing engagement.
Winn Feline Foundation is now EveryCat Health Foundation
The new name reflects the organization’s commitment to the health and well-being of pet cats, homeless cats, and shelter cats.
Nationwide, Walmart launch pet prescription program
The country’s largest pet retailer and largest pet insurer have teamed up to offer pet owners convenience and cost savings when purchasing pet medications.
PetSmart Charities commits $10 million to tackle pet food insecurity
The organization’s mission is to keep pets and their owners together during these unprecedented times, thus avoiding rehousing or relinquishing of animals to shelters.
AVMA releases comprehensive veterinary telehealth guidelines
The offering is intended to support better patient care, strengthen client relationships, improve efficiency, and increase practice revenue.
dvm360® to host inaugural global virtual student career fair
dvm360 is partnering with the Association of Veterinary Students UK and the Students of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association to host The Big Student Careers Fair.
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus an alarming pet food recall expansion
Here's a look at this week's top news stories.
AASVB unveils Standards & Policies for new PAVE for Veterinary Technicians
PAVE for Veterinary Technicians is a new program formed to assess the education equivalence of international veterinary technician/nurse graduates.
New commission aims to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Commission for a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Veterinary Profession will lead comprehensive DEI efforts to create sustainable long-term change in veterinary medicine.
The VHMA announces 2020 CVPM recipients
The association awarded 23 veterinary practice management professionals with their Certified Veterinary Practice Manager designation.
AAHA updates veterinary fee reference guide
The American Animal Hospital Association recently updated its Veterinary Fee Reference guide to help practices set up competitive fees and enhance their pricing strategies.
Up in the air: DOT defines rules about service animals on commercial flights
The new ruling allows air carriers, for the first time, to recognize emotional support animals as pets rather than service animals.
A brighter and more inclusive future for veterinary medicine
The VHMA seeks to promote excellence in the veterinary field by opening the pipeline towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.
A Virginia boxer wins 2020 Hambone Award
This spunky pooch, who busted through a window to greet a neighbor, received the 12th annual Hambone Award for the “most unusual pet insurance claim,” presented by Nationwide.
The solution to pollution: Top veterinary toxicity tips
The prevalence of poison exposure in companion animals remains higher than ever. Make sure you know how typical toxins are treated.
PetSmart Charities commits $2.1 million to assist at-risk pet parents
The organization has distributed grants to animal welfare organizations and social services agencies throughout the US and Canada to help people fleeing domestic violence during COVID-19.
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus a closer look at bandage art
Check out this week's top headlines.
The future of virtual care in veterinary medicine
Interested in implementing a telehealth component to your practice, but not sure where to start? The Veterinary Virtual Care Association is here to help.
A veterinarian shortage could cost 75 million pets their access to care by 2030
Banfield Pet Hospital announces its plan to increase the pipeline of veterinary professionals and to tackle diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
Merck Animal Health awards 18 bovine veterinary student scholarships
All recipients received an AABP Veterinary Student Recognition Award and shared $90,000 in scholarship funds.
An overdue awakening: Addressing systemic racism in veterinary medicine
The demand for equity, diversity, and inclusion is being heard throughout the nation. In the veterinary profession, affinity groups are demanding less talk and more action.
News wrap-up: This week's headlines, plus registration is open for our second virtual conference
Check out this week's top veterinary headlines.
Royal Canin supports WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee
The WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee and Royal Canin have joined forces to help promote the distribution of credible pet nutrition resources.
WVC moves to fall in 2021
Viticus Group has announced that the WVC Annual Conference will take place in September next year and will include a virtual component.
Florida becomes 44th US Jurisdiction to accept PAVE Certificate
Florida now accepts the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) Certificate as part of the license process for international veterinary students.
Episode 4: Veterinary street medicine—a labor of love
Pets are good for everyone, including the homeless, but how do pets in homeless populations receive basic veterinary care? Enter Dr. John Geller and The Street Dog Coalition.
Introducing the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals
AAVMP co-founders Hira Basit and Stephanie Kuo hope the organization inspires future generations of underrepresented groups to join the veterinary field.