News
Zoetis Announces Winners of the 2018 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse Awards
Earlier this month, Zoetis announced the winners of the 2018 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Veterinary Nurse Awards.
Ethics/Welfare
WSAVA Issues Companion Animal Welfare Guidelines
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has added animal welfare to its library of Global Guidelines.
News
FDA Approves NexGard® (afoxolaner) for the Prevention of Infections That Cause Lyme Disease in Dogs
Via Boehringer Ingelheim Press Release DULUTH, Ga.
Exotic Medicine
First Sea Lion Treated for Cancer with Advanced Radiation
Thanks to an effective three-fold partnership between the Pittsburgh Zoo and the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC) and PetCure Oncology, a Sea Lion has a new lease on life.
News
Veterinary Groups Push for Standardizing Licensing
Via Today’s Veterinary Business: Four veterinary associations have issued a joint statement that calls for standardizing and improving the licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
News
Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Technician Specialty Recognized by NAVTA
Via NAVTA Press Release: The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) announces the sixteenth veterinary technician specialty academy to the veterinary technology profession.
News
Report From CDC: Salmonella Outbreak May Include Pet Food
26 states are looking for answers in the wake of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey.
News
Compassion-First Drives Career Growth for Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
In early August, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals announced the launch of an educational development program called the Compassion-First Technician and Assistant Development Program.
News
NAVTA 2018 Technician of the Year Award
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) presents annually the Veterinary Technician of the Year (TOY) Award to individuals who provide leadership to the profession and also contribute to the association’s goals and overall advancement in the field of veterinary nursing and technology.