Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN

It’s been something of a struggle to establish pet insurance as a standard in pet care in the United States, but a new generation of pet owners may be changing that.

Some veterinary professionals find online fundraising for pet care distasteful, but it does have some plusses.

Mealtime and treats are a huge source of warm fuzzies for people and their pets—something veterinarians should recognize and celebrate. But there's danger lurking in the shadows: obesity, pancreatitis and other problems of overindulgence.

When your veterinary clients hold fast to their deepest beliefs about whats best (and worst) for their pet to eat, you make think theyre crazybut its also because they care.

If the veterinary profession finds new ways to serve clients with limited finances, pets and practices will both be healthier, experts say.

Do veterinary practices have a role in alleviating the national crisis? The feds say yes.

A movement to unionize veterinary technicians is gaining steam, but will they have enough leverage for real changes?

Is "nurse" a better, more accurate name for what veterinary technicians do? Some nursing associations say vet techs are just trying to steal some of the credibility theyve fought for through the decades.

Dr. Kelly Folses attorney maintains his clients innocence, says her gun was not the weapon used.

Some schools are upgrading their curricula to teach technical skills from day one and make soft skills mandatory. Is it enough to bridge the gap between ivory tower and the practice trenches?

Ambiguous results of initial investigation prompt resignations from board; long-term fallout for animal welfare organization still unclear.

Clinicians must check a state database for pet owner drug abuse before prescribing opioids or benzodiazepinesbut the new law wont prevent them from prescribing those medications even when they suspect abuse.

Two successful hospitals have spent years trying to find a veterinary associate. Are these isolated incidents or signs of a larger trend? While the experts deliberate, futures hang in the balance.

What they are, why they're so bad for veterinary practices, and where your hope for change lies.

Emergency veterinary team in Portland, Oregon, diagnoses tick paralysis just before dog is put down.

Incident opens discussion on academic misconduct in the digital age and the increasingly blurred lines between cheating and collaboration.

Out of 300 dogs tested, several are found to have high or significant levels of toxin.

Shelters say income-based restrictions would cripple them, but veterinary groups remain firm on standards of care.

Staff asks for privacy while dealing with murder of Dr. Jennifer Noll and the sudden death of Dr. Robyn Dolliver just days earlier.

Telemedicine consultations may fall into legal gray zone; proponents argue theyre a lot better than the Internet.

Billing it as a standard of care is among the takeaways of success stories.

Canine influenza virus thought to be causative agent; owners encouraged to limit dogs exposure to other dogs.

Dan Aja takes over as chief medical officer; Vincent Bradley named CEO.

WVC moving to March; NAVC will consolidate in Orlando convention center.

But owners still battle resistance from veterinary colleagues in the community.

Veterinary technicians can earn more than 20 hours CE with inaugural Veterinary Technician Symposium in June 2015.

Reeling from the loss, friends and colleagues work to further her legacy in wake of suicide.

Digging into what it really costs your veterinary hospital to provide a new service.

Whos called in to help? Whos doing the work? How long does it take? This hospital administrator used innovative software to tackle tough questions with DVMs and team members.

Florida veterinarian's determination pays off after sacrificing for a better life for her son and a career in veterinary medicine.