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|Articles|July 12, 2021
This week on dvm360: This year's practice manager of the year, plus more veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Here's a sneak peek look at this week's headlines.
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To help keep you up to date on the latest veterinary hot topics, we're bringing the latest and most engaging industry news right to your fingertips.
Here's a quick look at what we'll be posting this week on dvm360.
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- Take a deep dive into whether practice ownership is for you, plus guidance on how to start your own journey as a successful practice manager.
- Learn from veterinary dentistry expert Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, about the importance of caring for the machines and accessories you use for your dental procedures.
- Share a laugh with Bo Brock, DVM, as he recalls the time his 100-pound intern Dr Emily came head-to-head with (what she thought was) a rattlesnake.
- Catherine Coloccia has been named the 2021 dvm360®/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contest (sponsored by Nationwide) Find out more about her
here . - And so much more!
Check back in throughout the week for more 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.
New leadership moves, recognitions, and achievements.
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