Dr. Jane
September 3, 2022
Friday, September 2, 2022 Donate to Scholarships Fairgoers watch a veterinary dentistry procedure in the sterile surgery suite located in the PVM tent on the north side of the Indiana State Fairgrounds Saturday, August 13. The suite also was used for daily neuter surgeries on pets awaiting adoption. For the first time since the pandemic, the Purdue University College of …
What has made me a better veterinarian and restored my love for this profession? I could begin with obvious answers like enhancing my client communication skills, improving at medical records, learning about breakthrough treatments and procedures, or finding the best resources—but those things didn’t even make my list. They are important, however, they are not what motivates me to wake …
British Columbia is doubling the number of seats it will subsidize for first-year veterinary college to address a shortage of animal doctors. Anne Kang, the minister of advanced education and skills training, says the province will provide $10.68 million to support 40 students entering the Western College of Veterinary Medicine this fall. She says demand for subsidized seats at the …
Dr. Jane
January 23, 2022
A study found that the percentage of veterinarians with severe mental distress increased to 9.7% in Fall 2021 compared to 6.4% in Fall 2019, and regression analysis suggests this change is an impact of COVID-19 -Pandemic was. On January 18, at the 2022 Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando, Florida, Merck Animal Health released results from its third wellbeing study, …
Dr. Jane
December 5, 2021
Dr. James H. Brandt Dr. James H. Brandt was studying engineering when his dog was hit by a car. He wanted to help the injured animal, but didn’t know what to do. Dr. Brandt didn’t like feeling helpless, so he dropped veterinary engineering. Years later, Dr. Brandt several small animal practices in Florida and has been recognized as a leader …
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Suicide has become a major issue in the veterinary industry. A CDC survey found that nearly 1 in 10 veterinarians in this country may have serious mental health problems, but only half of them seek help. According to a 2020 study by Merck, 89 percent of the veterinarians surveyed consider this to be one of the …
Dr. Megan Andeer with daughter Anna Photo by Jerry Foss Dr. Megan Andeer enjoys her free time with her daughter Anna. By becoming a practice owner, Andeer could take more control of her schedule and accommodate her family life, but she says ownership isn’t feasible for everyone. Read moreVeterinary Imaging Market by Product, Therapeutic Area, Animal, End UserSitting down on …
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recently released its plan to promote diversity and inclusion at every stage of the UK veterinary profession, starting with school-age children who may be considering a career in veterinary medicine. The RCVS Diversity and Inclusion Group’s strategy, released on February 17, identified several areas where the Royal College and other organizations that are members …
Many veterinary nurses and technicians are calling for their profession to be regulated so that standards can be raised. There are approximately 1,000 to 1,500 veterinary nurses and technicians in Singapore, including those who work in the wildlife sector, research facilities and equine facilities, said Evonne Yong, a member of the Singapore Veterinary Nurses and Technicians Chapter (SVNTC) of the …
Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA vice president and partner in four small animal clinics in Illinois, would have no hesitation in hiring a veterinary school graduate in 2021. “The schools have done an excellent job,” said Dr. Faeh. “These students will be better prepared in different ways.” Dr. Amanda Fales-Williams (center), professor and chair of veterinary pathology at Iowa State University …
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