Crate-training is the preferred method for keeping pets safe and secure during the Fourth of July, but that takes time and preparation. What if it’s too late to do it before the fireworks start? Here are some tips to ease pets’ stress, even when short on time.
With nearly 40 years in vet med, Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, may already have a lifetime achievement award, but that’s not the only reason he’s celebrating as he envisions a profession that is far less doctor-centered, and more about the patient, client, and team.
Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM, MBA, chief executive officer of Galaxy Vets, turned his own experience of burnout into a passion for ongoing research of mental health and wellbeing in the profession.
Mark Morris, Sr., DVM, the first president of AAHA, created the prototype for Hill’s K/D renal diet in his own kitchen. Today, the Morris Animal Foundation continues his legacy by funding pioneering research like the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and the hemangiosarcoma initiative.
AAHA’s Anesthesia Safety and Monitoring Guidelines Certificate has something for the whole veterinary team—from CSRs to surgeons. It’s an interactive, scenario-based online CE experience that makes sure everyone is speaking the same language before, during, and after anesthesia.
Looking to donate lightly used equipment from your practice? Project AnimalAid can connect your donations with veterinary practitioners in the US and internationally who are in desperate need of supplies and equipment.
Get the lowdown on the latest in veterinary dentistry at AAHA Con this September from the one-and-only Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC. Be prepared to be informed, inspired, and definitely entertained.
Seek mentors, cautiously embrace technology, lean on your team—and other insights from 2023 veterinary school commencement and white coat ceremony speakers.
Burned out from years as a veterinary assistant and technician, Natalie Pedraja, LVT, turned to pottery as a way to get centered and stay grounded. Now pursuing a career in data analysis, she hopes to return to vet med someday to continue her journey.
Educator and author Ryane Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), of the University of Arizona, is passionate about educating veterinary students and colleagues about spectrum of care and removing barriers to care for all pet owners by broadening understanding of this critical topic.
