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Officials with the ASPCA have announced they are launching the Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency to provide a 3-year training program for licensed veterinarians interested in developing expertise in Shelter Medicine Practice to meet the unique health and behavior needs of homeless animals.

Veterans with PTSD have to wait years before qualifying for a service dog. To reinforce the need for service dogs in this population, a Purdue University scientist and associate professor provides scientific data revealing benefits like reduced anger, anxiety, and better sleep.

“It is no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.” —Winston S. Churchill

Early detection of disease is key to maximizing an older dog’s quality of life. Teaching owners about common ailments can help these ptients get appropriate treatment sooner rather than later.

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In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman DVM, MBA, is joined by financial planners Steven Pusterla and Derek Ossi, who discuss some common mistakes young veterinary professionals make when it comes to their student loans.

Second- and third-year student leaders are invited to apply for this $2000 scholarship by December 2, 2020.

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Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine will start with an inaugural class of approximately 60 students in fall 2021.

Four students weigh in on diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary school, and share their own unique journey to veterinary medicine.

In honor of this special day, here are 5 articles that detail some of the latest information about this deadly zoonotic disease, plus recent efforts to stop it in its tracks.

All recipients received an AABP Veterinary Student Recognition Award and shared $90,000 in scholarship funds.

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The year that most of us would rather forget is challenging us once again to adapt and overcome. Here is some advice for maintaining sanity in your home as kids return to school.

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.

Pawsibilities connects individuals from underrepresented groups and offers mentorship opportunities.

Registration is now open for our November Fetch dvm360 virtual conference, which combines 3 of our exclusive annual live events: Fetch Indianapolis, Fetch San Diego, and the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference.

The benefits of having mentorship culture at your veterinary hospital are many, not the least of which is helping to recruit—and maintain—employees.

The company has decided to continue their campaign to increase awareness about dermatologic conditions and prompt conversations between veterinary practices and clients.

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One veterinary student explains why establishing veterinary medicine programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) is key to addressing systemic racism within the profession.

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We welcome you to apply for our new veterinary student ambassador program. One student will be selected from each AVMA-accredited school.

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This exciting event is ideal both for recent graduates and veterinary professionals looking for new opportunities.

In Episode 3 of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman talks with veterinary student Chris Hollingsworth about how and when he discovered his passion for veterinary medicine, and why diversity and inclusion is so important in the profession.

More than 1,600 people have signed a petition demanding that the AVMA address systemic racism throughout the veterinary profession.