Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN

Colchester, Conn. -- Dr. Jonathan Walker enjoys building computers in his spare time, but would never dream of communicating with clients via e-mail.

Ardmore, Pa. -- He has employed many younger-generation veterinarians and currently has three on staff who have been in practice less than 10 years.

For nearly 20 years, equine dentistry has been considered a veterinary act in Oklahoma.

Lakewood, Colo. - Veterinarians play as much a role in improving poor compliance as pet owners, according to a new study slated for release in July.

National Report: Generation X and Baby Boomers are different, but they have one important thing in common - they are veterinarians.

Memphis, Tenn. - An expired temporary license is costing a Tennessee DVM $30,000 in fines form the state's veterinary board.

North Grafton, Mass. -- Despite rumors swirling about its closure, the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University isn't going anywhere.

Columbus, Ohio -- The list of candidates to take over as the next dean of one of the nation's largest veterinary college has been narrowed to three.

A Purdue study has shown a higher incidence of heart disease in dogs with bad gums.

Pets die every day, but when it happens on the veterinarian's table should the doctor be forced to pay?

Federal stimulus funding isn't going to bail out veterinary education.

You can lead a veterinary student to grant money, but you can't make them drink.

Veterinary students can choose many career paths upon graduation and with severe shortages in some areas, it might be worth taking a look at the road less traveled.

In some cases the competition is fierce, but so too is collegiality.

Wisconsin - Veterinarians in the rural Midwest were warned of a possible new trend -- teen-aged girls reportedly taking veterinary medications meant to induce abortion in cows to perform their own abortions.

National Report - A new federal law will make it easier for workers to file wage-discrimination lawsuits. Lawyers are cautioning veterinary experts.

Manhattan, Kan. - We have all seen the sloppy, wet kiss from dog to owner. But who is really at risk?

National Report - Foreclosures and job losses are taking their toll on clients, and veterinarians are starting to feel the pinch.

National Report - Salaries might be flat this year, but the demand for veterinary services remains strong, DVMs say.

Oakland, Ore. - The first veterinary case linked to the nationwide peanut-products recall was reported.

Raleigh, N.C. - The Labrador Retriever is again the nation's most popular purebred dog, but it has nothing to do with the recent movie, "Marley and Me."

Washington - The nation's capital is a notoriously transient city, but many veterinarians in the area don't expect the influx of new bureaucrats to have much effect on their practices.

Brunswick, Ga. - Charged with improperly disposing of two dead horses, citizens spoke up to vindicate this veterinarian.

Tallahassee, Fla. - Practitioners in Florida who decided to act quickly to comply with a new law requiring a prescription drug permit might be out of luck when it comes to getting a refund.

Sacramento - State-employed veterinarians will lose some work starting this moth to combat California's ever-mounting budget deficit.

San Francisco - A dental suite, top-of-the-line technology, scales that are built into the floor and an intensive-care unit spread over 60,000 square feet doesn't sound like the description of a non-profit, but it is.

Thousand Oaks, Calif. - One might think life as a veterinarian to the animal stars would be filled with glamour and excitement.

Washington - It took three veterinarians and a dozen other workers two hours to free a 10-year-old horse at the start of the inauguration parade Jan. 20.

Denver - Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would require cat owners in the state' largest cities to microchip or tag.

Chicago - Clients with pet health insurance spend and visit the veterinary more, according to a survey conducted by Brakke Veterinary Practice Management Group for the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues.