This week on dvm360: A commentary on trainee compensation, plus more veterinary news

Good morning! Now that we are a week away from Valentine's Day, we want to begin spreading the love by providing you with the latest and hottest topics in veterinary medicine.

Here is what you can expect this week on dvm360.com:

• In a recent commentary piece, Samantha L. Morello, DVM, DACVS-LA; Kai-Biu Shiu, BVMS, DACVIM (Oncology), MRCVS; and Joe Thurston, BS, DVM candidate, discuss why trainees should receive compensation as paid staff.
• In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, learn why at-home care is an important aspect of combating periodontal disease.
• Zoo Atlanta mourns the passing of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise, estimated to have been between 70 and 80 years old.
• The NAVC announced the 3 recipients of the Dr Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship.
• With Valentine's Day just a week away, we are looking to spread the love by spotlighting YOUR pet on our social media! Email us photos of your pet and where you are from to [email protected] for the chance to be featured!
• And much more!

Tune back in here throughout the week for more coverage of the veterinary industry.