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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. 18, aims to improve telehealth offerings for veterinary professionals through free CE and experiential opportunities.News
Meet the 2020 Rippie Scholarship Winners
The Dr. Earl H. Rippie Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship recognizes veterinary nurses who have demonstrated leadership skills and made a positive impact on the profession.News
Coronavirus False Alarm for Pet Pug Highlights Importance of Confirmatory Testing
Reports of a pet dog testing positive for the new coronavirus circulated in April, but the USDA was unable to confirm the result, signaling that it may be a false alarm.News
Coronavirus FAQs for Pet Owners: How to Promote Safe, Healthy Behavior
Pet owners have questions for veterinary nurses about their pets and coronavirus—here’s how to ease their fears and promote their pet’s health.
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Making Veterinary Care for Birds Fear Free
All patients should be comfortable when in the clinic. This certification program from Fear Free can teach veterinary nurses—the main handlers of the patients—how to properly handle avian species.News
COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grants Show Strong Support for Veterinary Nurses
The AVMA, NAVTA, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Zoetis came together to provide $200,000 in a COVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant program for veterinary nurses and veterinary assistants in need.News
Can Cats Spread COVID-19 to Other Cats?
Veterinary teams should be ready to address questions regarding whether cats can spread COVID-19 to help ease fear and encourage responsible behavior.