The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) has announced that its training modules are now available to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and even the general public. The courses are offered at no cost, and can be counted as continuing education credit hours for veterinary professionals. When you visit the
Tag: veterinary
Texas Plans a New Vet School
It seems that there has been a great deal of activity related to veterinary schools lately, with new programs opening up or being proposed, and renovations taking place at several established schools. That trend continues with talk of a new vet school in Texas. Texas Tech University is continuing to investigate
New AAHA Veterinary Practice Management Program Announced
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has announced the addition of an intermediate level CE program to its educational offerings. The Veterinary Management Series: Culture, HR, and Marketing program will offer 30 hours of CE credit over 3.5 days. The program will run from October 4-7, 2017 in Lakewood, Colorado. This
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Announces Major Expansion
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
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
Free Forensic Veterinary Medicine & Animal Crime Scene Investigation Webinar
The AVMA’s Veterinary Career Center will host a free webinar focused on careers in veterinary forensic medicine and animal crime scene investigation. Dr. Melinda Merck, a leading forensic veterinarian and noted lecturer, will be the featured presenter. Dr. Merck assists with crime scene investigations involving both live and deceased animal
Vet Techs to Become Registered Veterinary Nurses
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) has announced plans to replace the various veterinary technician titles (registered veterinary technician, licensed veterinary technician, certified veterinary technician, and licensed medical veterinary technician) with a new universal credential: registered veterinary nurse. This change will take time to implement in all
Veterinary Student Debt Center Now Online
The VIN Foundation, a nonprofit network of more than 58,000 veterinarians and students worldwide, is now offering a great online resource for veterinary debt. The VIN Foundation Student Debt Center provides a wealth of free information on educational costs and payment options that can be of great value to vet
How to Start a Mobile Veterinary Clinic
Pork Industry Scholarships Announced
The National Pork Board is now accepting applications for its 2017-2018 Pork Industry Scholarship program. The program is open to junior and senior college students with an interest in pursuing a career in a swine management or veterinary medicine. In its eighth year of offering this program, the National Pork Board