Saving a Human Life
It was late afternoon on a very hot July day. Shirley Severs, 76, was relaxing, drinking a cold soda and nursing a minor leg injury she received that morning while…
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Jill López, DVM, MBA
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Dr. Jill A. Richardson is a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in the Animal Health Industry. Previously she was the Director of Technical Services at a global pet product manufacturer and a Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She has written dozens of scientific articles for peer reviewed journals and lives in Northern New Jersey.
The Unsinkable Dr. Kat: Kathryn Primm’s Story
The morning of May 29th, 1999 was like most other summer days in Eastern Tennessee; very sunny, very warm and very beautiful. But for Dr. Kathryn Primm, at the time,…
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Lgbtq in the Veterinary Community
The world is changing in many ways, and one of the changes is acceptance of non–traditional gender roles. These days it is common place to learn about real people and…
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What You Need to Know About Veterinary Tele Medicine
Telemedicine is not new to the medical field; human medical doctors have been using this platform for many years. The initial hurdle was to overcome state and federal laws requiring…
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Dr. Sara Pilgrim’s Breastfeeding Journey as a Busy Veterinary Professional
Before Dr. Sara Pilgrim gave birth to her daughter, Leah Grace, in August 2018, she had decided she wanted to breastfeed. As a medical professional, she was confident that breast…
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Merrill Simpson’s Brave New World
In just a few weeks, Merrill Simpson will officially become “Dr. Simpson” when she graduates from Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine. She will be joining more than 1,500 new…
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Looking for Love? Get Ready to Bumble
Did you know that more than 49 million people have tried online dating? It isn’t a surprise that online dating is such a popular option for those looking for love.…
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10 Ways to Meet Someone Special
If you are single and looking to mingle, you may have extra challenges as a veterinary professional. Not only is it tough to meet people at work, it could cause…
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Inspired by Tragedy: Dr. Michael Brown
April 2011 began like most every spring in Alabama. As the month unfolded, the National Weather Service began to voice concerns for the central and northern regions of the state…
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Like Father, like Daughter
Dr. Tim Fleming almost didn’t make it to his interview for the Mississippi State Vet School Class, but he had a great excuse—his six–week–old baby girl, Bailey, was sick with…
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The Ultimate VFFs: Veterinary Friends Forever
Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Janis Shinkawa and Dr. Jill Muraoka first met in 1996 while volunteering at the Hawaiian Humane Society. Fate threw them together again when they…
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