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News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus what it really means to be a mentor
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Here's a look at this week's highlights.
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Happy 4th of July to all of the hardworking veterinary professionals out there! To jumpstart the holiday weekend, we're bringing you the latest hot topics and industry news.
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Check out some of this week’s headlines:
- Here are 3 must-reads designed to aid you in the emotional
conversation of euthanasia with your clients. - BluePearl veterinary hospital administrator emphasizes the need for
stronger diversity efforts within veterinary medicine, plus provides some tips for how to become an activist both in and out of the clinic. - With the global spotlight on the novel COVID-19 virus, other
pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii seem to garner little attention. From history to treatment options, here’s everything you need to know about this neglected parasite. - According to Alyssa Mages, CVT, being a
true, impactful mentor isn't something easily defined through a dictionary or found in a motivational lecture. Here is a closer look at what mentorship means to her and the women figures who helped her flourish within the profession.
Stay tuned on our social media pages and on dvm360.com for more veterinary news coverage.
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