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25 May

Posted at 06:37h in Veterinary News
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Veterinary students from North Dakota and Wyoming who receive state subsidies on their out-of-state tuition are free to practice anywhere without having to repay the cash, thanks to a pair of recent legislative actions.  The article published by VIN News Service policy advocacy accomplishments by both the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association and the Wyoming Veterinary Medical Association – perfect examples of commitment by VMAs to address the veterinary debt issue.  Read more....

25 May

Posted at 06:36h in Veterinary News
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We are stronger together and that’s why the VMAE joins the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the rest of the veterinary community in proudly celebrating #PrideMonth2021 in June....

25 May

Posted at 06:35h in Veterinary News
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Pride celebrations take a variety of forms from marches to parties to protests and most recently, virtual community events. Since the start of what is considered by many the modern LGBTQ+ liberation movement in the 1970s, hundreds of independent Pride events have sprung up in cities worldwide, each tied distinctly to local energy and priorities and linked in some way to the foundational Stonewall Riots that occurred on June 28, 1969. With this backdrop, the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) and its student-led arm the Pride Student Veterinary Medical Community...

25 May

Posted at 06:33h in Veterinary News
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AVMA is offering free training in suicide prevention to all veterinary professionals. The free training – known as QPR gatekeeper training, short for “question, persuade, refer” – teaches people without professional mental health backgrounds to recognize the signs that someone may be considering suicide, establish a dialogue, and guide the person to seek professional help. While not a substitute for professional assistance, it can be a critical tool to save lives – and it's something that any veterinary professional can learn to do.  Read more....

25 May

Posted at 06:31h in Veterinary News
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According to experts in economics, the way veterinary practices approach pricing is a critical part of business success. Price is one of the main reasons nearly 50 million animals don’t see a veterinarian at least annually, with more than 50% of owners (whose pets don’t receive regular care) indicating they don’t see the value in regular veterinary care. With a value-based model, the price of products and services is set according to their value to the customer, rather than the cost to the veterinarian. AVMA provides this article on pricing...

25 May

Posted at 06:30h in Veterinary News
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Amid the ongoing global CoVID 19 Pandemic, the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS) hosted their first in-person symposium in over a year. In April nearly 100 VECCS members gathered at a safe distance to devour four days of progressive educational sessions focused on fluid therapy, ultrasound, communications, and wellbeing. The VECCS staff curated this innovative symposium, keeping safety top-of-mind by following CDC and local guidelines, taking the necessary precautions and communicating them to attendees and guests. VECCS CEO Dr. Chris Gray noted that “It was fantastic to be back...

25 May

Posted at 06:29h in Brain Food
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After years of warnings about too many dogs come worries about too few. In some ways, it is the long-dreamed-of outcome: shelters and rescues with few pets in need of homes. However, what seems like a situation to celebrate has some animal welfare advocates worried. Some believe breeders and shelters will have to work together to figure out where dogs will come from to meet the demand, and how to produce them humanely. Read more.  (Source: VIN News Service)...

25 May

Posted at 06:27h in Brain Food
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Friend-of-VMAE and expert facilitator Jeffrey Cufaude shared this article and commented “The article asserts that leaders need these three qualities in uncertain times – and I wholeheartedly agree:” Creative leaders convene diverse groups and rally them around tangible goals. Creative leaders navigate ambiguity by leading with curiosity. Creative leaders stay fiercely optimistic to maintain momentum. Read more.  (Source: The Ideo Journal)...

25 May

Posted at 06:26h in Brain Food
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In times of crisis, we operate in crisis mode – but it’s important to stay focused on growth.  Author, CEO and association strategist Sara Sladek outlines the common traits of associations that are growing and thriving right now.  View video. ...

25 May

Posted at 06:25h in Brain Food
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A recent blog post from Shepherd Smith at Nucleus, a platform for association analytics, presented an infographic “to help association professionals better understand not only the array of exhibitor/sponsor benefits available for their consideration” in virtual meetings “but also the value that each of these options hold to those potential sponsors/exhibitors.  Read more....