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|Articles|February 4, 2022
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus nominations for the 2022 Veterinary Heroes™ program are now open
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week’s highlights.
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Kick-off your weekend by catching up on the latest news and trending topics surrounding veterinary medicine.
Here's a look at some of this week's headlines:
- The second annual dvm360®
Veterinary Heroes™ program is now open for nominations to recognize the accomplishments of leading veterinary professionals. - During an
inspiring video interview , Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, described what encouraged her to partake in the extraordinary 29029 Everesting event. - A new
National Geographic WILD show starring Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, spotlights the importance of veterinary dermatology. - Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice has
resumed in-home hospice pet care after these services were limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - Megan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, describes
multimodal environmental modification and how creating a feline-friendly environment can positively impact their behavior and even some physical pathologies. - In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Emily Singler, VMD, shares her experiences toggling between
relief veterinary medicine and motherhood .
Stay tuned on social media and dvm360.com for more veterinary news.
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