HT Vista Adds Cancer Screening Capability
HT Vista’s heat diffusion imaging technology offers a new diagnostic capability. According to the company, the latest enhancement “not only allows veterinarians to rule out cancer without the need for invasive procedures but now also rules in malignancy with over 90% specificity.”
Ready for Download: Pet Obesity Communication Guidelines
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has released a client communication manual focusing on adopting pet-first language and advocating for the term “clinical obesity.” Visit bit.ly/4kBxJNZ to download Guidelines for Pet Obesity Communication: Promoting Respectful Communication about Animal Obesity.
Shelters United Offers Veterinarians of Record Training
Shelters United has launched the Veterinarians of Record Training Program to help veterinarians and animal welfare organizations establish and maintain successful partnerships. According to Shelters United, many animal rescues “can’t afford veterinarians on staff or have difficulty filling open roles due to the industry-wide shortage of veterinary professionals.” Details about the program, supported by a Mars Veterinary Health grant, are at vetofrecord.com.
WVC to Add Nashville Conference in 2026
Viticus Group, host of the annual WVC conference in Las Vegas, is expanding to Nashville, Tennessee. The company has scheduled the WVC Nashville event for Aug. 16 to 18, 2026, at Music City Center. In addition, Viticus Group plans to open a training facility in Nashville.
Ellie Appoints Chief Executive Officer
Brük Herbst has been named CEO of Ellie, a full-service veterinary reference laboratory. Herbst previously held executive roles at Covetrus, Zomedica, Voyce and Idexx Laboratories.
Goose Software Gets $13.4 Million From Investors
The startup company Goose has raised $13.4 million in seed funding for its operating system serving pet boarding, day care, grooming, training and retail establishments. The product also supports veterinary practices offering such services. The investors are B Capital, First Round Capital, The 81 Collection, Imaginary Ventures and BoxGroup.
Radimal Teams Up With ScribbleVet
Radimal, a provider of veterinary radiology services, is partnering with ScribbleVet, an AI-powered medical recordkeeping tool. “ScribbleVet’s browser extension now automatically populates the Radimal radiology request form using the most recent visit history from ScribbleVet,” the companies reported. “This feature saves time and improves veterinary workflows by simplifying radiology case submissions.”
IndeVets Now Uses VetRec Scribe Tool
VetRec, the developer of AI-powered clinical documentation software, is partnering with IndeVets. “IndeVets is the first veterinarian staffing company to integrate AI-powered scribe technology into its services for veterinarians,” the company stated.
VET.CT Offers Faster Teleradiology Service
VET.CT is promoting new small animal teleradiology turnaround times in North America. Urgent options remain the same: one hour for X-ray and four hours for CT and MRI. The newest overnight turnaround option calls for submissions by 10 p.m. local time to receive the report by 8 a.m. the following day. In addition, the routine turnaround time was reduced to 24 hours.
Epicur Launches Omeprazole for Equine Gastric Ulcers
Epicur Pharma, a division of Stokes Healthcare, has launched omeprazole injection suspension for horses. “Epicur’s release of omeprazole as an injection offers veterinarians an innovative alternative for equine gastric ulcers,” the company stated.
VetSnap Partners With Safe Maker Vaultek
VetSnap, which offers a digital logbook for controlled drug compliance, is partnering with smart safe manufacturer Vaultek. “This integration strengthens security measures, reduces the risk of erroneous or incomplete recordkeeping, and increases transparency in controlled substance management,” the companies reported.
New From Elanco: Pet Supplement Line
Elanco Animal Health has released Pet Protect, a veterinarian-formulated line of supplements designed for comprehensive pet wellness. The Pet Protect line includes Hip & Joint, Multivitamin, Digestive Health for Dogs, Calming Fast Acting, and Skin Health.