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A veterinarian describes the movement to authorize and train first responders to help law-enforcement dogs when they're injured on the job.
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Letter: Promoting emergency care for K9s
Many efforts are underway to help these working dogs when hurt in the line of duty
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12902065
4 days ago
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6 days ago
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Veterinarians in the UK could soon have to tell clients up front what they'll be charged — and clearly disclose who their practice is owned by.
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11 days ago
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Another veterinary school in the U.S. gets the go-ahead, bringing the total count to 38.
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Accreditor green-lights South Carolina's first veterinary school
Prospective students have five weeks to apply for fall 2026 semester
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12901945
12 days ago
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Early efforts are underway to establish veterinary social work as a distinct vocation in Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Putting veterinary social workers on the map
As role gains recognition in North America, there are moves to take it global
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12893252
17 days ago
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Some states allow emergency medical services to provide lifesaving care to specially trained K9s injured in the line of duty.
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Three states adopt laws allowing emergency medics to treat K9s
Alaska governor vetoes similar bill due to objections from veterinarians
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12881787
24 days ago
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As part of a new Rural Veterinary Action Plan, the United States Department of Agriculture announced some changes to the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, an initiative that aims to draw food animal veterinarians to underserved areas.
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After a gap year, rural veterinary incentive program to resume
USDA will issue a VMLRP request for applications in fiscal year 2026
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12868591
about 1 month ago
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"We have seen people remain in denial about their need to prepare over and over again, until the day comes."
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Veterinarians stress importance of disaster planning
Research indicates only a minority of practices, pet owners are adequately prepared
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12868144
about 1 month ago
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"It feels like a real turning point." Vaccine nod offers hope for koalas.
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about 1 month ago
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"I've been messaging ... everyone I can think of to inform them about the dangers of these chewable tablets. If we had known, maybe things would have been different," said Marissa Fiene, whose cat, Orchid, died last month.
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Apoquel accidental overdoses are rising in cats and dogs
Pork-flavored canine allergy drug is unusually tempting to pets
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12856341
about 1 month ago
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Thumbs-up for LMU comes amid accreditation lawsuit.
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Accreditor OKs second Lincoln Memorial veterinary school
Decision weakens university's allegations that AVMA seeks to restrict new programs
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12848622
about 1 month ago
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U.S. officials are asking veterinarians to be prepared to detect and report a catastrophic pest, the New World screwworm fly.
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Veterinarians asked to be alert for screwworm infestations
U.S. braces for expected return of flesh-eating parasite
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12840615
about 2 months ago
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Meet some of the makers behind the models used to train future veterinarians.
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about 2 months ago
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When it comes to teaching surgery, curriculums are evolving
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Terminal labs: Controversial veterinary teaching method ebbs
Surgeries meant to benefit patients are more common in veterinary education now
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12825847
about 2 months ago
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Ticks are encroaching into new territories, as Molly's owners learned with dismay.
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Ticks' expanding ranges keep veterinarians on their toes
Blood-feeding parasites can transmit a variety of diseases
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12825513
about 2 months ago
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A hefty increase in annual registration and other fees could be in store for veterinarians in British Columbia.
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about 2 months ago
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Shortcomings with appointment scheduling, pricing and communication appear to have contributed to the closure of The Vets, former staff say.
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'It was crazy': Inside the shutdown of The Vets
Closure of mobile service provider isn't entirely surprising, some staff say
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=621&Id=12814575
2 months ago
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In the United States, experts are considering what role veterinarians can play in honey bee health.
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US veterinarians join effort to aid honey bees
Partnership with beekeepers comes at a fraught time for pollinators
https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=12810554
2 months ago
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Veterinary labor movement hits wall
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Union for veterinary support staff shuts down
Closure of Seattle area practice delivered final blow
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12798538
2 months ago
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Experts warn that products purchased from an unverified source may not be as advertised.
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Internet vendor of opioids, euthanasia drug draws warning
Following May 5 letter from US regulators, 'Peaceful Meds' remains online
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=619&Id=12784355
3 months ago
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Pet poison hotlines pull back in Georgia.
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Georgia pet owners lose access to pet poison hotlines
New state law on veterinary teletriage prompts confusion, suspension in service
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12781210
3 months ago
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After nearly 50 years in practice, small animal veterinarian Dr. Randall Ruble shares how he navigated color vision deficiency during his career.
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Veterinarian reflects on colorblindness and career
Increased awareness could make things easier for the next generation
https://www.vin.com/members/news/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=638&Id=12769608
3 months ago
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Veterinary telemedicine rules continue to occupy state legislators.
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Ohio lawmakers loosen veterinary telemedicine rule
State joins seven others that allow treatment without in-person exam
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12755728
3 months ago
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The new law marks a major shift in higher education policy, but it isn't as radical as earlier proposals, says Dr. Tony Bartels, VIN's resident expert on student debt.
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Changes to federal student loans come into focus
New US law introduces borrowing limits, major shift in repayment options
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12748569
4 months ago
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How some U.S. states and Canadian provinces are creating opportunities for foreign-trained veterinarians.
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Limited licenses offer path to foreign-trained veterinarians
Options expanding in US, Canada for practitioners facing credentialing delays
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12745663
4 months ago
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Gabapentin regulations for veterinarians vary state by state. Here's a rundown.
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How states regard gabapentin in veterinary use
It's a hodgepodge: Some require reporting, but most don't
https://www.vin.com/members/news/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=619&Id=12729797
4 months ago
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Chews provide numerous health benefits to dogs, whether it's cleaning their teeth or calming their nerves. But they also come with risks.
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Chewing the fat on dog chews
Veterinarians ruminate on an oft-neglected driver of canine health
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12725279
4 months ago
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Another state plans its first veterinary school.
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Nevada announces plans for its first veterinary school
Newcomer joins nine other programs in US accreditation pipeline
https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=12720650
4 months ago
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Veterinary school cries foul over AVMA’s role in accrediting programs.
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Lincoln Memorial sues AVMA over accreditation
Veterinary school on probation claims conspiracy to reduce competition
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12718954
4 months ago
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How did this once highly popular gathering for veterinarians lose its mojo?
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Burdened by financial losses, BSAVA Congress is no more
British event was once the biggest on European veterinary calendar
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=610&Id=12713816
4 months ago
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Big changes are afoot. Get the lowdown from the Veterinary Information Network's student debt experts.
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Major changes to federal student loans on horizon
Legislation would reduce repayment options and limit new borrowing
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12709019
4 months ago
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Discover how a group of pet owners in rural western Washington are working to bridge a gap in veterinary emergency care
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5 months ago
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Veterinarians are more downbeat as visit volumes fall and practice revenue flattens out.
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Amid economic turbulence, veterinarians brace for downturn
Declines in appointments, persistently high costs weigh on outlooks
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12690536
5 months ago
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How the FDA’s approach to veterinary medicine could be changing
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Inside cutbacks at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine
Current, former employees discuss impact of widespread layoffs, uncertainty
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12694187
5 months ago
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England's Royal Veterinary College appears to be on track, albeit narrowly, to retain its accreditation in the United States.
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RVC 'on track' to retain US accreditation, its officials report
UK school says student-reported exam results are positive; confirmation is pending
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12691025
5 months ago
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The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program is not accepting applications while it undergoes a review by the Trump administration.
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Federal incentive for food animal veterinarians paused
States continue trying to attract practitioners to rural areas
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12679244&f5=1
5 months ago
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Veterinary specialty board seeks public comment on requests for recognition from acupuncture and embryo transfer practitioners
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Acupuncture, embryo transfer practitioners seek recognition
Veterinary specialty board invites feedback by Aug. 12
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12676663
5 months ago
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A Southern California veterinarian is raising awareness and funds to treat hemophilia in pet dogs.
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Veterinarian aims to bring hemophilia treatment to pet dogs
Effort to fund new gene therapy study spotlights rare disease with elusive remedy
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12665645
5 months ago
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These little organisms are promising to help veterinarians combat antibiotic drug resistance.
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Phages, as alternatives to antibiotics, edge into veterinary realm
Viruses that target bacteria may help combat antimicrobial resistance
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12654507
5 months ago
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In staying on as principal of the Royal Veterinary College, Dr. Stuart Reid is hoping to help the UK school avoid losing its US accreditation.
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RVC head to stay at UK school amid US accreditation woes
Dr. Stuart Reid will no longer take AAVMC role as student outcry grows
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12654465
6 months ago
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How important is it that chiropractors with training in animals be required to coordinate care with veterinarians? State lawmakers are trying to figure that out.
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State animal chiropractic bills net mixed results
Attempts to let chiropractors work independently of veterinarians gain ground
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12651045
6 months ago
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The veterinary school at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) has withdrawn from its accreditation in the United States after 14 years of achieving the recognition.
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Mexico veterinary school withdraws from US accreditation
UNAM's hard-fought effort to achieve recognition voluntarily reversed after 14 years
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12641113
6 months ago
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Felycin-CA1 is the first drug to be conditionally approved in the U.S. that specifically treats feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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First drug OK'd for most common heart condition in cats
'Conditional approval' means the drug appears safe but is not yet proven effective
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12630119&f5=1
6 months ago
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Avian flu has been affecting dairy herds in the U.S. for over a year. What does that mean for the veterinarians tasked with caring for these cows?
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For dairy veterinarians, is bird flu a work hazard?
Personal safety risk is considered low, but some advise precautionary measures
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=613&Id=12625145
6 months ago
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Colorado begins rulemaking for first-ever midlevel veterinary practitioner
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Colorado lawmakers fall short in effort to limit midlevel role
Rulemaking continues as two schools plan to train new veterinary associates this fall
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12620873
6 months ago
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North American students planning to study at England's Royal Veterinary College are having to make a tough choice.
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Royal Veterinary College faces US accreditation challenge
British school struggles to meet pass-rate minimum for key licensing exam
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12614506
6 months ago
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The world of medical tourism is expanding to encompass people's canine and feline companions.
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Pet owners turn to veterinary tourism as costs rise at home
Mexico among popular destinations for less expensive care
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12568068
7 months ago
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Time is tight for Utah State. Most veterinary school applicants with offers from other schools have only one week left before needing to commit.
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Utah State veterinary school hurries to select its first class
With accreditation letter in hand, new program opens late to applications
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12604382
7 months ago
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Pet owners suing a veterinary diagnostics giant have been dealt a setback in court.
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Most of pet owner lawsuit against Idexx dismissed
Plaintiffs in just three states have legal grounds, judge says
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12596206
7 months ago
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After admitting last fall that she posed as a veterinarian to access a private Facebook group, Elise Burns says she takes responsibility, apologizes and is ready to move on. Veterinarians who were deceived are not so ready.
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Evette CEO aims to put impersonation incident behind her
Veterinary groups remain angry, distrustful over relief agency transgression
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12587836
7 months ago
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