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AI and client communication in vet med: View from the AAHA board
Cheryl Smith CVPM

Artificial Intelligence

AI and client communication in vet med: View from the AAHA board

The excitement around artificial intelligence stems from its potential to streamline tasks and—in some cases—do the jobs of humans. However, it is essential to note that AI is not about replacing jobs but enhancing them.

From the Guidelines: Vaccination reactions
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Guidelines

From the Guidelines: Vaccination reactions

Beyond recommending canine vaccines and vaccination schedules to clients, be prepared to discuss why undesirable postvaccination outcomes sometimes occur and recognize how to reduce their likelihood.

Changes to the VTNE technician exam raise concerns
Young student girl learning for exam late at night at her home, using laptop.

Practice Management

Changes to the VTNE technician exam raise concerns

Changes to the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) application process and exam windows will potentially open up the exam to more people wishing to become credentialed veterinary technicians. But, some organizations have concerns.

Librela™ update: Changes to Librela label from Zoetis
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Clinical

Librela™ update: Changes to Librela label from Zoetis

Zoetis announced this week that it is updating the label of its osteoarthritis pain drug Librela™, following recommendations by the FDA late last year regarding adverse event reports.

5 Questions for an avian and exotic specialist
Lee DOnato, VMD

Culture and People

5 Questions for an avian and exotic specialist

Len Donato, VMD, DABVP (Avian Practice), is owner of Radnor Veterinary Hospital, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where he treats dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and other non-traditional pets. Donato is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and is lead veterinarian for the Zoologic and Exotic Companion Animal Service at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

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