Industry news

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March 10, 2022
And you thought we don’t have enough vets now . . .
The US faces a critical shortage of veterinarians in 2030. How big a shortage? About 15,000, according to a new report. -
March 8, 2022
A free, mental-health resource for veterinary staff
Sometimes all you need is a sympathetic ear, leant by someone who knows exactly what you’re going through. -
March 3, 2022
Kentucky’s proposed overhaul of the State’s Veterinary Practice Act could have a big upside for AAHA-accredited practices
The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners is considering an overhaul of the Kentucky Veterinary Practice Act—the first major updating in more than three decades. -
February 25, 2022
Companion Animal Parasite Council pioneers celebrated
Thirty years ago, there was no such thing as routine parasite control. Today, there are multiple options for easy testing and prevention to keep pets protected year-round, a seismic shift is due in part to the founding of the CAPC in 2002. -
February 22, 2022
How to have a great relationship with your dental specialist
NEWStat talked to veterinary oral surgeon Jennifer Tjepkema, DVM, DVAVDC, about how GPs can optimize their relationship with dental specialists. -
February 16, 2022
How to talk to vaccine hesitant clients
Human medicine has seen a troubling rise in vaccine hesitancy in recent years; the WHO named vaccine hesitancy one of the top ten global health threats in 2019. Then COVID hit, and things really ramped up. -
February 7, 2022
Can positive psychology overshadow the pandemic blues? Maybe.
No industry, including veterinary medicine, is immune to depression. But positive psychology, a scientific approach to happiness, may help to balance the blues with its direct opposite. -
January 19, 2022
Chip Check—PIMS Can Help Manage Microchip Updates
Make the most of your PIMS and use it to promote Check the Chip Day all year round. -
January 19, 2022
Chip Check—PIMS Can Help Manage Microchip Updates
The best microchip in the world won’t do much good if pet owners don’t do their part.