The UC Davis veterinary teaching hospital has revealed plans to double the size of its facility. This ultra-expensive upgrade will cost more than $508 million (yes, half a billion) dollars to complete. Approximately $57 million has been raised to begin the first phase of construction. Once finished, the complex will
Month: July 2017
Pet Sitting is Illegal in New York City
Celebrate National Zookeeper Week
The American Association of Zoo Keepers is celebrating the tenth annual National Zookeeper Week from July 16-22, 2017. This event recognizes the global conservation efforts of zoo and aquarium professionals. This year’s theme is “A Zookeeper’s Tale: Then and Now,” looking back on the history of the profession as the
Average Salary for Veterinarians Hits New High
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that the average annual salary for veterinarians was $100,560 in 2016—the first time that the average for this profession has crossed the six figure mark. That translates to approximately $48.34 per hour. While this is certainly good news for veterinarians, they do still