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News|Articles|October 18, 2021
This week on dvm360: A Q&A spotlighting veterinary technicians, plus more veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
A sneak peek look at this week's headlines.
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It's National Veterinary Technician Week! To celebrate all the hardworking technicians out there who provide the highest quality care to their beloved patients, we are bringing a robust mix of industry news and engaging content.
Here is a quick look at this week's headlines:
- A Q&A highlighting what veterinary technicians enjoy most about the profession, their inspiration for pursuing this field, and beyond.
- According to the AVMA, there has been a record number of veterinary school applications this year.
- Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD, provides tips for success when leasing your veterinary practice real estate to a new buyer.
- A veterinarian outlines the latest treatments available for pyoderma, pruritus, and otitis.
- The new online toolkit from the Purina Institute offers veterinary professionals with nutritional resources to share with clients.
Stay tuned on dvm360.com for our most recent coverage of the veterinary industry.
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