Are Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) a frequent source of complaints at your practice? We surveyed over 40 practices to identify the top issues, and it turns out there’s more to it than just invalid AHCs.
Veterinary medicine is a broad field that offers a range of rewarding career paths beyond the traditional clinic setting. For veterinarians looking to explore unique roles that utilise specialised skills, several emerging and established professions offer exciting opportunities. Here, we’ll look at four distinct roles: Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist, Veterinary Geneticist, Telemedicine Veterinarian, and Veterinary Data Scientist. Let’s dive into what these professionals do, how to pursue each career, and the impact they have in the real world.
The veterinary industry is undergoing a revolution, and at the forefront is VEA – Veterinarian Exam Assistant. More than just a dictation tool, VEA is a Scribe+ platform designed to elevate veterinary operations by streamlining workflows, automating care pathways, and empowering professionals to focus on what matters most—animal care. With seamless integration into PIMs like Avimark, Cornerstone, Impromed, and Pulse, VEA is setting a new standard for the future of veterinary medicine. We’re currently recruiting select clinics to join our pilot programs with these systems to experience firsthand how VEA is transforming care
Thanks to influence from working horse and donkey charity Brooke, Pakistan has passed a landmark animal welfare bill to prevent cruelty and improve standards of care.
The Webinar Vet Launches New Course on Monitoring Small Animal Diabetes, Sponsored by PetTrackr. Led by Dr. Ian Ramsey, a renowned expert in veterinary medicine, this course provides comprehensive training in the latest methods for managing diabetes in small animals, covering glucose monitoring, individualized treatment plans, and effective client communication.
Paraneoplastic syndromes (PS) are frequently the first manifestations of tumors due to the production and release of biologically active molecules such as hormones, cytokines, peptides, and growth factors by tumor cells. Paraneoplastic disorders are common in human cancer patients, but there is a lack of knowledge about these diseases in animals. Cases of Paraneoplastic syndromes have also been reported in dogs and cats. However, these diseases have been diagnosed too late, after the identification of cancer.
As Pet Cancer Awareness Month approaches, along with the London Vet Show, we are thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that will introduce the Nu.Q®️ Vet Cancer Test, a revolutionary tool in canine cancer screening. This test is designed for healthy, asymptomatic dogs and promises to advance early cancer detection significantly.
In today’s competitive veterinary job market, finding the perfect role isn’t just about securing a position—it’s about ensuring that the job aligns with your professional goals, personal values, and long-term aspirations. However, many veterinarians, particularly those from abroad, may feel overwhelmed by the process or sceptical about the value of recruitment consultancies. Some have voiced concerns online, questioning whether recruiters are anything more than an “email forwarding service.”
Navigating the world of antibiotics can be a challenge, especially when each drug class has specific uses and a range of coverage. For veterinarians, knowing when to use each antibiotic effectively is crucial for ensuring optimal outcomes in patient care. Here’s a concise guide with mnemonics to help you remember the main classes of antibiotics, their uses, and what they’re best suited to treat.
With fireworks season approaching, veterinary professionals play an essential role in supporting pet owners as they prepare their pets for the inevitable noise and disruption. Cats and dogs can experience significant stress from fireworks, which may lead to behaviours such as hiding, pacing, barking, or even self-injury. Here, we offer evidence-based advice and tips you can share with pet owners to help them keep their pets calm and safe.
Bravecto® Injectable is an innovative year-round flea and tick treatment for dogs administered in a single injection. This latest addition to the Bravecto portfolio is reconstituted to provide an 150mg/ml multidose suspension of fluralaner. The product is intended for dogs from 6 months of age and provides 12-month duration of efficacy against key flea and tick species from the onset of efficacy.
A study has uncovered a link between working horse owners believing in horse emotion, and their animal having improved health and wellbeing in Senegal.