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“This doesn’t have to be our story”: Nonprofit aims to prevent suicide in the veterinary profession
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June 11, 2021Parsing the CDC’s interim guidance on safe hospital protocols
With mask restrictions now lifted in most US states and most states scheduled to be fully open with a few restrictions by July 4, many veterinary professionals are wondering what’s on the horizon as far as safety protocols. -
June 10, 2021
“This doesn’t have to be our story”: Nonprofit aims to prevent suicide in the veterinary profession
Within a week in March 2021, just as the pandemic was hitting the one-year mark, three veterinarians and one veterinary technician took their own lives in the US. -
June 4, 2021
According to study, there are 5 types of cat-owner relationships
Cats and their owners have identifiable relationship models—and stressful relationships can affect cats’ health, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Lincoln in the UK. -
June 2, 2021
Separation anxiety and the “pandemic puppy”: What lies ahead after lockdown
After spending so much time at home with their humans, many pups are in for a surprise when their owners go back to work. Here are some tips on separation anxiety diagnosis, client communication, treatment, management, and more from Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW. -
June 1, 2021
New canine coronavirus jumps to humans—without ever being diagnosed in a dog
Scientists have long known—and the public is learning—that coronavirus outbreaks aren’t rare, and it’s likely that we can expect a new one to pop up and jump from animals to people every 10 years or so. One just did. -
June 1, 2021
Simple dos and don’ts to help prepare clients for a great experience
Whether it’s a client you’ve known for years or a client you're meeting for the first time, a curbside visit could be a whole new experience. As practices have adapted and perfected workflows, there are some things their teams are doing (and not doing) to deliver a positive experience, every step of the way. -
May 28, 2021
Telemedicine update
Last year, the FDA took steps to ease the transition from in-person visits to telemedicine. What happens next? -
May 27, 2021
How veterinarians dress makes a difference to clients
Does the way veterinarians dress affect how clients perceive them? The answer is yes, according to studies. -
May 25, 2021
The culprit behind the increase in phone calls
Adopting, fostering, and purchasing new pets during the pandemic meant a pronounced increase in need for services. -
May 19, 2021
Good news for the class of 2021: “It’s a seller’s market.”
The job market for new veterinary school grads is looking good. Really good. Better, in fact, than it was before the pandemic.
