Kara Burns: Pursuing a Passion for Pet Nutrition
Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) currently has two loves. One of those loves is her wife, Dr. Ellen Lowery, and the other is veterinary nutrition. That’s right, nutrition. …
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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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3 Strategies for Managing Stress and Finding Joy as a Veterinarian
Whether you are a new grad, or a seasoned veteran of the veterinary profession, the feeling of stress is often hanging around. For some of us, it’s a nagging weight…
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You Belong Here
Making an impact in today’s fast-paced world and social media abyss is simpler than you think. It can be hard to figure out where we fit in and how we…
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Not Just Scratching the Surface: The Perception and Reality of Ringworm Transmission
Traced back to the 15th century, ringworm has a long and evolving history of how it’s treated and perceived. As suggested by its name, this highly contagious fungal infection, characterized…
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The Veterinarian’s Role in Positive Reinforcement Training
Last night when taking our dogs for a walk, we passed another couple walking their two dogs. Casually chatting, the dog owner with his older Beagle said, “Cooper gets this…
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Celebrating Veterinary Technicians
It is important to honor veterinary technicians and bring awareness of their importance in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians would not be able to run their hospital effectively if veterinary technicians were…
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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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Veterinarian Life Advice
Natalie Marks, DVM,Medical director, Blum Animal Hospital and Gold Paw Veterinarian of the Year 2017.
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Jazzmyn Carter: Taking the Initiative to Help Those Who Need It Most
For Jazzmyn Charmaine Carter, seeing an enormous number of dogs and cats lying motionless and bleeding on the side of roadways after being struck by vehicles in her Riverdale, Georgia…
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Anti-Vaxxers: Putting Pets at Risk in a City near You!
Anti–vaxxers—those opposed to most or even all vaccines—are gaining momentum. Their claims are based largely on misguided and even made–up notions regarding human vaccines—and now even more distorted information regarding…
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Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson: Helping Others 1 Life at a Time
“The day I almost ended my life started like any other day,” says Dr. Kimberly Pope–Robinson in her book The Unspoken Life: Recognize Your Passion, Embrace Imperfection and Stay Connected. …
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