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Meet the 2020 Rippie Scholarship Winners
The Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship recognizes veterinary nurses who have demonstrated leadership skills and made a positive impact on the profession.
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Coronavirus False Alarm for Pet Pug Highlights Importance of Confirmatory Testing
Reports of a pet dog testing positive for the new coronavirus circulated in April, but the USDA was unable to confirm the result, signaling that it may be a false alarm.
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Coronavirus FAQs for Pet Owners: How to Promote Safe, Healthy Behavior
Pet owners have questions for veterinary nurses about their pets and coronavirus—here’s how to ease their fears and promote their pet’s health.
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Making Veterinary Care for Birds Fear Free
All patients should be comfortable when in the clinic. This certification program from Fear Free can teach veterinary nurses—the main handlers of the patients—how to properly handle avian species.
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COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grants Show Strong Support for Veterinary Nurses
The AVMA, NAVTA, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Zoetis came together to provide $200,000 in a COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant program for veterinary nurses and veterinary assistants in need.
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Can Cats Spread COVID-19 to Other Cats?
Veterinary teams should be ready to address questions regarding whether cats can spread COVID-19 to help ease fear and encourage responsible behavior.
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Virtual Graduation Ceremony Scheduled to Celebrate Veterinary Nurses
With in-person graduation ceremonies canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary community hopes to fill the void with a May 24 virtual commencement.
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AVMA Names Dr. Robin Downing Recipient of 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
Robin Downing was named recipient of the 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award.