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|Articles|April 5, 2021
This week on dvm360: Preparing pet owners for euthanasia, plus more veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Here is a sneak peek at this week’s headlines.
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As April showers turn to May flowers, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest news affecting the veterinary industry.
This week, we will be posting a wide variety of content including:
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- An article explaining how veterinarians can help their
clients prepare for the death of their pet . - An article about a recent Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) study suggesting that bias still exists in veterinary school admission processes despite recent efforts to create a more inclusive profession.
- An article detailing how communication has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus tips for communicating post-pandemic.
- And much more!
Stay tuned on dvm360.com and our social media channels for our latest coverage of the veterinary industry.
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Caroline Cox, LSW, MSW, and Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), discuss the role of veterinary social workers in supporting clients, communicating with veterinary teams, and helping practices address the human side of veterinary care in this Q&A from an interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.
Two notable pet-industry acquisitions closed in September. One bringing AI-powered clinical documentation into IDEXX's software ecosystem, the other marking the first acquisition for fresh-food brand The Farmer's Dog.
New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.
Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, FVTE, outlines key considerations for veterinary technicians during triage, from rapid patient assessment and prioritization to client communication and team coordination, in this interview from the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference.
In a slideshow drawn from an on-site dvm360 interview at the 2026 Fetch National Harbor Veterinary Conference, a veterinary oncologist and a veterinary social worker walk through how the role supports owners and staff across a pet's cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.
A plethora of continuing-education sessions run across 3 days, September 17–19, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD. Here are the ones to circle first, sorted by practice area, plus a handful that are easy to scroll past and worth catching.
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