Personal/Professional DevelopmentA Nursing Care ContinuumA message on the importance of a spectrum of care approach to clinical practice, plus a look at new research on the topic of hands-free radiography, and a scholarship opportunity from the NAVC!Personal/Professional DevelopmentBuilding on Progress: How NAVTA Is Turning Strategic Momentum Into ActionTaken together, NAVTA’s 2026 agenda is practical and forward-looking: strengthening veterinary nurse/technician representation, clarifying advancement pathways, deepening cross-industry collaboration, investing in professional growth, and building durable organizational systems.Ethics/WelfareRejuvenating the Human–Animal Bond in the Care of Senior Veterinary PatientsVeterinary nurses and their teams can apply simple, intentional strategies to help preserve and revitalize the human–animal bond during the most meaningful stages of an aging pet’s life.AnesthesiologyA Guide to Capnography in Small Animal AnesthesiaAs veterinary practices continue to adopt higher monitoring standards, capnography remains a cornerstone of anesthesia safety and is a core recommendation in resuscitation guidelines.Practice ManagementSpectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine and the Role of the Veterinary NurseEmpowering veterinary professionals and clients to consider a wide range of treatment strategies has the potential to improve access to needed medical care for all pets.NutritionCommunicating With Clients About Nutritional Management of Canine UrolithsDiscussing with clients the type of stone affecting their dog and how diet helps manage and/or prevent future stones increases their understanding and compliance.Preventive MedicineCore Vaccines and the One Health Connection: Protecting Pets, People, and the PlanetBeyond protecting individual patients, vaccines safeguard communities, strengthen herd immunity, and reinforce the global One Health framework that connects animal, human, and environmental wellbeing.Emergency Medicine/Critical CareSuspected Myositis Secondary to Melarsomine InjectionsThe benefits of treating heartworm disease with melarsomine need to outweigh the risks, which, in this case, ended up being severe.BehaviorAddressing Conflict Between Feline HousematesTension between cats within the same home is not uncommon, but caregivers of feline patients in conflict often need help preventing, managing, and reducing tension.DentistryErgonomics in Veterinary Dentistry: Maintaining Physical HealthPrioritizing ergonomics as a veterinary dental professional can help you prevent musculoskeletal discomfort and other work-related injuries.Page 1 of 212
