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We’re Not Doing Enough for Vet Techs

From compensation to governance, multiple issues thwart the advancement of these vital team members.

Critics of veterinary telemedicine and midlevel practitioners should explore human health care’s successful adaptations.

Don’t expect cures to many of the veterinary industry’s preexisting conditions.

From coast to coast, state lawmakers spent time passing or proposing legislation focused on everything from telemedicine to pet insurance.

Purdue’s Canine Care Certified program helps ensure that commercial producers of puppies follow the highest standards.

Opening up to eight more DVM programs won’t be enough to solve the veterinarian shortfall.

It’s time to reform pet euthanasia regulations nationwide by allowing supervised veterinary technicians to provide in-home end-of-life care.

Veterinary practice has a bright future if we can align all the stakeholders to do what’s best for pets and the profession.

Veterinary professionals, regulators and government leaders can work together or independently to solve multiple issues.

Research into where pet owners seek services will help steer an industry dealing with not enough veterinary professionals.

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