Authors


Will Wetzel, Senior Editor

Latest:

What business opportunities exist for veterinary technicians?

Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS, discusses the numerous career pathways and opportunities for veterinary technicians.


Dusty Oedekoven, DVM, DACVPM

Latest:

Every veterinarian must care about African swine fever

Worldwide disease threatens all wild and domestic pigs


Stephan Hawke

Latest:

Next-gen technologies that are transforming animal health care

A breakdown of the latest technologies advancing animal health care, from artificial intelligence–driven diagnostics and IoT devices to genomics, telemedicine, and blockchain.


Niccole Bruno, DVM, blendVET®

Latest:

Introducing dvm360 and Chewy Health’s November Innovator of the Month: Dr. Niccole Bruno, CEO & Founder of blendVET®

Dr. Niccole Bruno, DVM, CEO and Founder of blendVET®, has built a pioneering career as a clinician, hospital leader, and advocate, dedicated to empowering underrepresented minorities in veterinary medicine through mentorship, authenticity, and community building.


Mehal Punjabi

Latest:

Creating the Tails of Wellness project

To help encourage and remind veterinary professionals to take care of their mental and physical health, one dvm360 student ambassador launched the Tails of Wellness project.



Millie Grimes, DVM

Latest:

Antibiotics in canine GI disease: when to use and when to ditch

Antimicrobials may be prescribed due to convenience, habit or good intentions, but in the absence of evidence to support their use, they should be avoided in systemically healthy animals. Here’s why.


Connor Velasco

Latest:

Combating burnout in veterinary school

Student ambassador Connor Velasco shares how he manages burnout in veterinary school


Bill Murray

Latest:

Understanding COGS in a veterinary hospital

A guide to managing the cost of goods sold


Christine Mullin VMD, DACVIM (Oncology)

Latest:

What makes a patient a good ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy candidate?

Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), and Christine Mullin, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the logistics and implications of immunotherapy treatments for canine oncology patients.


Abi Bautista-Alejandre, Assistant Editor

Latest:

Tips for identifying pain in cats

Asking clients to record videos of their cat at home can play a major role in helping identify pain


Ryan Leech, BBA

Latest:

2025 economic state of the veterinary profession: Trends and opportunities for your Practice

Brick-and-mortar clinics are feeling the squeeze, mobile vets are thriving, and competition is heating up—veterinary practices are in for a dynamic year


Bella L. Bean, PharmD Candidate

Latest:

Live vaccines in companion animals may pose risk to immunocompromised humans

Patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic granulomatous disease, leukocyte adhesion deficiency, myeloperoxidase deficiency, and Chediak-Higashi syndrome may acquire infection.


Jeanette L. Maucher, DVM

Latest:

Effective feline infectious peritonitis treatment

How far have we come, and where are we going?


PetDesk

Latest:

PetDesk Scribe: the future of AI-powered veterinary note-taking

How PetDesk is optimizing workflows with PetDesk Scribe, an AI-powered note-taking tool


Cordell Rech, DVM

Latest:

Disseminated idiopathic myofasciitis in a ferret

A case study of Olive, a 1-year-old female ferret, who was brought into the clinic presenting with GI symptoms


Da Chang, chief operating officer, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

Latest:

Allyship: the role we each can play to propel society forward

How allyship can help make progress toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future


Miles Saunders

Latest:

Make it happen: Personal and practice financial growth for veterinarians

For veterinary practice owners, professional and personal goals and growth go hand in hand. Success is achieved through time, effort, discipline, and sacrifice—and a little professional guidance.


Mary Lopez, MSOL

Latest:

Attracting veterinary talent in a competitive market

It is important to evaluate current recruiting processes and engage existing employees within an organization.


AVMA Veterinary Economics Division staff

Latest:

Take advantage of technology

A practice can benefit in many ways by embracing and utilizing modern tools and resources


Margi Tooth

Latest:

Amid an accessibility crisis, one solution has come to the fore

How rising prices have prompted a surge in the use of pet insurance


Michael Huffaker, DVM

Latest:

Assessing the risk of avian influenza

The current status of disease outbreak, concerns about transmission, and how veterinary professionals can help keep patients, clients, and staff safe


Robyn Jaynes, DVM

Latest:

When cost is a barrier for clients: Navigating financial challenges

In this Q&A article, Robyn Jaynes, DVM, director of veterinary affairs at PetSmart Charities, shares expert advice on how the veterinary profession can better support pet owners facing financial barriers to care.


Beverly Starr

Latest:

Using empathy statements to put stressed-out clients at ease

Kindness is the best defense against negative emotions.


Raisa Vélez-Contreras

Latest:

Amplifying Advocacy: A veterinary student's journey in addressing pressing issues in the veterinary industry

One dvm360® student ambassador shares what it was like to participate in the Legislative Fly-in with the American Veterinary Medical Association


Rick Marrinson, DVM

Latest:

Lufenuron: The miracle you may have forgotten

This article is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.


Basepaws science and research team

Latest:

Basepaws seeks participants for feline and canine dermatitis research

The health data from these studies may inform the development of new screening tools, says Basepaws.


PRN Pharmacal

Latest:

A Closer Look at VPL Sutures for Modern Surgical Care

Dr. Shadi Ireifej talks with Vanessa Vidal about PRN Pharmacal's contributions to veterinary medicine, focusing on their innovative products like Proin® ER for urinary incontinence, VPL® sutures for improved surgical outcomes, and Reconcile® for managing canine separation anxiety. Vidal details the company's approach to addressing common challenges in veterinary practice with effective, accessible, and specialized solutions.


Natalia Santos, DVM

Latest:

Matters of the heart: Educating clients about feline heartworm disease prevention

Summer is just about here, and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s why—and how—to talk to your clients about heartworm disease prevention in cats.


Dane Whitaker, DVM, MPVM, PrideVMC president

Latest:

Talking pride in the veterinary profession

A Q&A with PrideVMC President Dane Whitaker, DVM, MPVM

© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.