Clinical
A wealth of high-impact guidance from the 2019 AAHA Dental Guidelines for Dogs and Cats remains underutilized in daily practice. When utilized effectively, these recommendations can offer remarkable potential to elevate patient outcomes, increase client trust, and create more efficient, well-rounded veterinary dental teams.
Clinical
You’ve unblocked the cat…now what? Do you keep them overnight? Transfer them to another facility? Send them home? We discuss ways to decrease the likelihood that your patient will experience complications while taking into consideration the unique variables of each cat’s (and each family’s) situation.
Artificial Intelligence
Veterinarian Andy Roark embraces new tech, but there’s more to the future of the profession than technological advances. The tradition of building trust through interpersonal relationships will always be important in clinical practice, and he believes there’s a way to move forward with technology while still holding those traditions dear.
Culture and People
From the SOAP Box is the newest podcast from AAHA! Join our host Dr. Emily Singler every other week as we chat with an array of amazing guests! You can listen on Spotify, YouTube, and AAHA’s LMS.
Culture and People
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. To celebrate, AAHA is featuring a guest post from Dj Cannon, AAHA learning strategist and Ph.D candidate who shares his insight from the classroom.
Practice Management
Two former veterinary practice owners offered distinctive spins on selling their practices. Their business sale models kept their practices independent and now bring the profits to those who do the work: the employee-owners.
Culture and People
As we step into May, AAHA is excited to offer a dynamic lineup of learning opportunities designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Check out what’s to come this month!
Clinical
Moira, a cat in Bend, Oregon, received a very unique surgery: A total hip replacement. These surgeries are typically performed on dogs, but thanks to new technologies and staff at Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO), Moira, who only has three legs, now has a more comfortable life post-surgery.
Culture and People
Congratulations to Bre Schmitt, Overnight Technician Manager at Hawthorne Animal Hospital in Glen Carbon, Illinois, the May 2025 AAHA/CareCredit Employee of the Month!
Practice Management
Companion animal veterinarians may encounter injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; this article provides information and guidance for those situations. It also provides resources for further research on the topic.
