Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

“You don't have to go away 100%. You can take breaks. You can come back. You can find where you feel more satisfied,” says Melody Martínez, CVT, in this interview with dvm360.

Conducting late-gestation ultrasounds on pregnant mares can spot foal malpresentation and placentitis, UC Davis specialists say.

Community programs offering veterinary preventive care for free-roaming cat colonies can help mitigate public health risks, the CDC says.

The authorization is the first of its kind for dogs, as health officials track New World screwworm cases near the US–Mexico border.

Goldstein calls for a shift in veterinary practice from reactive pain treatment to proactive osteoarthritis prevention and lifelong wellness, as National Pet Wellness Month comes to a close.

Melody Martínez, CVT, urges veterinary technicians to unite for fair pay, recognition, and professional growth through collaboration and advocacy in their field.

Female dogs are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women.

The platform, which has yet to be launched, is a veterinary AI 'reasoning system.'

Canada investigates a Salmonella outbreak linked to Puppy Love and Puppy World dog treats, urging safety measures for pet food handling.

Danielle Chesek, CVT, emphasizes the need for better utilization, title protection, and fair compensation for veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week.

In this Q&A, Martínez reflects on her experiences in veterinary medicine as a person of color and on what it takes for clinics to fully recognize an underrepresented professional's "whole person."

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

The survey also found that as the number of lumps seen increased, the likelihood of sampling decreased. Could a “wait and see” approach be costing dogs valuable treatment time and compromising outcomes?

Evans reflects on her unexpected path to veterinary medicine, what she wishes other team members knew about technicians, and her advice for aspiring vet techs.

Black soldier fly larvae could offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional feed ingredients such as soy and fishmeal, according to researchers.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

“It was like my whole being wasn’t valued, and the things I wanted to bring to the profession weren’t being seen," Melody Martínez, CVT, said of her time in emergency medicine.

The study, based in Scotland, aims to create a diagnostic tool using a novel microRNA expression panel and advanced modeling.

A 2022 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 61% of cats and 59% of dogs were overweight.

Fifteen minutes of targeted movement can help veterinary professionals manage stress, prevent injury, and maintain performance in a demanding profession.

A roundup of the latest products and innovative technology in veterinary medicine.

One Wisconsin farm affected by H5N1 houses more than half a million birds, according to the state government agency.

The program will award $20,000 in aid to 15 students.

The long-lasting injection was first cleared in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

Rocky, a pomeranian, was treated for cocaine, THC, and amphetamine poisoning.

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Imaging revealed the kitten’s esophagus was under 1 mm in diameter compared with 8 mm expected at his age.

Chronic wasting disease is a contagious, fatal, and progressive neurological disease that affects cervids like deer and elk.

The new health tracking device is also piloting a feature for monitoring epilepsy episodes.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.