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NAVC Institute 2022: Invest in Your Future and Master New Specialties
The NAVC Institute 2022 is offering two new courses for veterinary nurses and technicians.
Personal/Professional Development
NAVC to Host First Annual Global Veterinary Nurse Virtual Summit October 16-17
ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 – The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) today announced the launch of Level Up: Veterinary Nurses & Technicians, a new virtual summit it will host annually in October during Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week.
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Lynne E. Johnson Receives MSU Alumni Award
Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine hosts a yearly Achievements Award ceremony to recognize the milestones of its community, which includes the Distinguished Veterinary Technology Alumni Award.
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Appalachian State Plans 4-Year Online LVT Program in Partnership With Banfield
Appalachian State University will offer a 4-year licensed veterinary technician (LVT) online degree program, starting in 2022.
The 2021 Case Report Challenge!
Today’s Veterinary Nurse is thrilled to partner with Zoetis™ to bring you the 2020 Case Report Challenge!
Behavior
Study: Fear Free Helps Improve the Bottom Line of Practices
In addition to 10% growth in number of patients per practice, Fear Free Certified Practices saw a 16% increase in revenue per practice and 8% increase in total invoice value after two years, according to a recent study.
Personal Wellbeing
Support for Veterinary Professionals When a Colleague Has Died by Suicide
Throughout September, the nation recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to help inform people about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide.
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Merck Animal Health Supports Rabies Elimination by 2030 on World Rabies Day
In partnership with Mission Rabies and Rabies Free Africa, Merck Animal Health’s social media initiative recognizes and celebrates those individuals who are committed to protecting and saving canine as well as human lives, using the hashtag, #ForThemForUs.
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Worm Wars Campaign Launched by Boehringer Ingelheim
After seeing nearly 60,000 dogs get on heartworm preventives for the first time during its Heartworm 2020 challenge, Boehringer Ingelheim is teaming up with veterinary teams to fight roundworms and hookworms, too.
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Free Digital Event Offers Telemedicine Tools for Veterinary Nurses
The Veterinary Virtual Care Summit, scheduled for Aug.