Apply Now for Rowan’s Inaugural Class
Rowan University’s Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applications for admission to its inaugural class of 70 students. The New Jersey program, which expects to begin classroom instruction in fall 2025, has a letter of reasonable assurance of accreditation from the Council on Education. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31 at bit.ly/40dh9vJ.
VIP Hires Its First Chief Operating Officer
Veterinary Innovative Partners, a network of nearly 70 veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals, has appointed Derek Walsh its first chief operating officer. Most recently, Walsh served as COO of Southern Orthodontic Partners, overseeing more than 50 human health care locations. VIP is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
NAVC Gives $10,000 to Veterinary Industry Giving Tree
The North American Veterinary Community, publisher of Today’s Veterinary Business, has awarded $10,000 to the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. A 2024 NAVC Gives recipient, the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree accepts anonymous nominations of veterinary professionals experiencing financial challenges. The organization, co-founded by registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor, is prioritizing families or individuals in western North Carolina and other areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn more at veterinarygivingtree.com.
Vetlen Launches Implantable Wound Treatment Device
Vetlen Advanced Veterinary Devices has released Vetlen Pouch, a drug-delivery device for the treatment of infected surgical and traumatic wounds in horses and dogs. The localized antibiotic therapy was developed by parent company Purgo Scientific. The implanted Vetlen Pouch is designed for customized wound treatment based on the patient and the pathogen being treated. “Because the antibiotic is replenished daily, veterinarians can change the medication as needed,” according to Vetlen Advanced Veterinary Devices.
Hallmarq Invests in In-House Manufacturing
Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging is expanding its production space by 35% at its headquarters in Guildford, England, bringing all manufacturing in-house. “With an increase in orders from the U.S. and other regions, the company has positioned itself as a key player in both small animal and equine advanced imaging,” Hallmarq stated. The Standing Equine MRI machine and Vison CT system are among the company’s products.
Two Home Care Practices Combine
At-home care provider The Vets, founded in 2020, has merged with the BetterVet mobile practice network. “The merged entity will continue operating under The Vets brand, helping pet owners nationwide benefit from an expanded range of services, broader geographical coverage and technological advancements,” the company reported. The combined operation will cover over 30 major U.S. cities.
Nutramax Schedules 2025 CE Conference
Nutramax Laboratories will hold its 2025 conference, “A Different Way to CE,” from Sept. 3 to 6 at the Gaylord Palms Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Attendees may earn up to 20 RACE-approved continuing education credits. Details are at bit.ly/4eR0lPT.
Vetscan OptiCell Is Available for 2025 Delivery
Zoetis Inc. is accepting pre-orders of Vetscan OptiCell, the company’s new point-of-care veterinary hematology analyzer. Installations are expected to start in January 2025. Vetscan OptiCell is a cartridge-based, AI-powered diagnostic tool that provides advanced complete blood count analysis.
Digitail Releases Technology CE Course
Digitail, a provider of cloud-based practice management software, is launching Digitail Academy, a free continuing education course focused on integrating technology into veterinary practices. Ten on-demand courses will be offered, with one new webinar released each week. Learn more at academy.digitail.com.
Donors Fund Endowed Chair at Washington State
The Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has received a $6 million gift to establish the Dr. Rance Sellon Endowed Chair in Veterinary Clinical Oncology. The donors, who requested anonymity, brought their dog to the university’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital because of a tumor. Dr. Sellon and veterinary surgeon Dr. Bonnie Campbell diagnosed laryngeal paralysis and provided emergency care.
New From Digicare: SedStation and SedVent
Digicare Animal Health has launched SedStation, an automated veterinary anesthesia workstation. The system administers anesthesia while monitoring and aiding respiration during an anesthetic procedure. Digicare also released SedVent, which may be combined with existing manual stations to provide automated mechanical ventilation.
Pets Best and CareCredit Provide Direct Reimbursement
Veterinary clients with CareCredit and Pets Best pet insurance accounts may receive direct reimbursement of insurance claims to their CareCredit credit card. The new offering gives pet owners “a complete financial safety net that’s seamlessly connected,” said Jonathan Wainberg of the Synchrony parent company.
VHMA Offers Certification for Office Managers
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association has launched a certification program for office managers. The program aims to certify qualified management professionals focused on fundamental administrative office tasks, including team leadership.