Laura Collier AVMA celebrates public practice veterinarians as essential members of the veterinary community The veterinary workforce in federal agencies is facing a serious shortfall, with vacancy rates reaching up to 40% in some sectors. New veterinarians often gravitate towards private practice due to hig... Sep 20, 2023 News
Laura Collier What pet owners and vet practitioners need to know about PFAS exposure Understanding PFAS – The Silent Threat to Wildlife and Pets Known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are causing growing concern for animal health. Used in various commercial and industrial products for the... Sep 8, 2023 News
Laura Collier Rising Stars of Veterinary Education: Top-Ranked Schools Shaping Future Veterinarians As the diversity of the pet population grows and interest in holistic veterinary care increases, today's veterinarians face unprecedented challenges. These shifts require practitioners to broaden thei... Aug 16, 2023 News
Laura Collier Understanding Veterinary Fluid Therapy: More than salt and Water Whether we're treating small animals, exotics, large animals, or equines, you need fluid therapy in your veterinary practice. It's more than just water and salt ; it's about understanding the science ... Jul 31, 2023 News
Laura Collier Why you need a CVT on your vet team Credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) are valuable assets and partners in providing practical and high-quality pet care. They perform a range of indispensable tasks - assisting with surgeries, pe... Jun 29, 2023 News
Laura Collier Elevating Veterinary Anesthesia with TIVA and VetroCRI Syringe Pump In the world of veterinary medicine, balanced anesthesia plays a pivotal role. It employs a single drug or a drug cocktail to facilitate functions like hypnosis, analgesia, and muscle relaxation. This... Jun 5, 2023 News
Laura Collier Mars announces acquisition of global vet diagnostics group – Heska On April 3, 2023, multinational business group Mars Incorporated announced an agreement with Heska Corporation to acquire the latter for $120.00 per share, 38% above Heska’s 60-day average price. The ... May 23, 2023 News
Laura Collier Vet events to look forward to in Q3 of the year 2023 is brewing up many events for the vet biz, professionals, educators, students, and you! AIV Vet is excited to exhibit at two premier conferences where veterinary professionals have the opportunit... May 9, 2023 Events
Laura Collier Can Dogs Really Smell Cancer in Humans? It's common knowledge how dogs are utilized in the security and military field to sniff out explosives and narcotics. Why? Because our K-9 friends have a remarkable sense of smell, estimated to be 100... Apr 25, 2023 News
Laura Collier New law allows alternatives to animals in nonclinical tests for drug development In December last year, US President Joe Biden signed into law FDA Modernization Act 2.0. Under the new law, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer require all new human medicines to ... Apr 11, 2023 News
Laura Collier A new chemoimmunotherapy may extend the lives of terminally ill dogs Cancer continues to be the leading cause of death in dogs. At the status quo, available treatment options are scarce, especially when dog are diagnosed with a late-stage or terminal illness. But, in a... Apr 4, 2023 News
Laura Collier Healthy Dog Importation Act reintroduced in Congress, gains support from various Vet Organizations Reintroduced to Congress this year, the Healthy Dog Importation Act is on the roll, gaining wide support from various veterinary organizations including: The American Veterinary Medical Association (A... Mar 20, 2023 News