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Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists to care for pets with an array of eye problems

This new hospital is the 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital at Hoffman Estates

Financial hardships can cause frustration for everyone involved, but having proactive conservations can help prepare clients for future veterinary care needs

Company partners with Los Angeles Dodgers to redefine pet protection and travel for baseball goers and beyond

Learn how to balance work and hobbies with Jimmy Barr, DVM, DACVECC

Motivated, action oriented, impactful, and supportive—this organization is making a difference by promoting diversity in veterinary medicine

The award honors a current or former AAVZ member for their lifetime of contributions to zoological medicine

Making an accurate diagnosis of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in dogs and cats allows prompt treatment for this potentially life-threatening condition

A case of confidentiality highlights how privacy is managed with patient records

Here is a sneak peek of this week’s headlines.

Spotlighting the profession and feeling hopeful for the future

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), outlined useful pain scoring scales and the role they play in veterinary medicine

Experts joined Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to discuss their experiences with canine parvovirus, including management options and obstacles, as well as the first ever antiviral treatment, CPMA

Saint Louis Zoo elephant care team and fellow elephants mourn the loss

An anonymous donation to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to provide scholarships to veterans

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), describes the challenges and rewards of being a veterinary technician and why finding a mentor is important

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Mark Harris, Jr, LVT, BS, shares his thoughts on National Veterinary Technician Week and what the future holds for the profession

Immerses attendees in education focused on self-reflection and -discovery while experiencing the unique scenery and wildlife of Africa

In honor of National Vet Tech Week, here are some podcasts that feature veterinary technicians, and the important work they do

Handling cats can present serious safety risks to both the patient and the staff handlers, but an effective strategy with the right tools can prevent injury

Humane Society of Missouri’s president deemed this one of the “worst cases of animal neglect we’ve seen this year”

How Parvo affects the human/animal bond

Panelists discuss how Parvo management changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Anne Sholly, CVT, VTS (Oncology), suggests this can help take technicians a step closer to being recognized for their hard work in veterinary medicine

This award is a tribute to all that technicians do within the animal health industry

Video interviews featuring veterinary technicians sharing what they love most about this special week, plus more on the profession