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FDA Approves NexGard® (afoxolaner) for the Prevention of Infections That Cause Lyme Disease in Dogs
Via Boehringer Ingelheim Press Release DULUTH, Ga.
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First Sea Lion Treated for Cancer with Advanced Radiation
Thanks to an effective three-fold partnership between the Pittsburgh Zoo and the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC) and PetCure Oncology, a Sea Lion has a new lease on life.
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Veterinary Groups Push for Standardizing Licensing
Via Today’s Veterinary Business: Four veterinary associations have issued a joint statement that calls for standardizing and improving the licensing of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
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Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Technician Specialty Recognized by NAVTA
Via NAVTA Press Release: The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) announces the sixteenth veterinary technician specialty academy to the veterinary technology profession.
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Report From CDC: Salmonella Outbreak May Include Pet Food
26 states are looking for answers in the wake of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey.
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Compassion-First Drives Career Growth for Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
In early August, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals announced the launch of an educational development program called the Compassion-First Technician and Assistant Development Program.
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Nominees Announced for the 2018 American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards
The nomination period for the fifth annual American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards officially closed earlier this month.
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Banfield Foundation Kicks Off Pet-Disaster Preparedness Efforts
According to a survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital® in 2018, 91% of pet owners are not prepared for the next natural disaster.
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NAVC And HABRI Launch Human-Animal Bond Veterinary Certification
The NAVC and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) at VMX 2018 (Orlando, FL) announced the launch of an online certificate program in the human-animal bond, piquing the interest of practicing veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and practice managers.
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Study Illustrates Impact of Animal Health Industry
There are nearly 10 billion food and companion animals in the United States.