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Is advanced veterinary training the right move for you?  Life as a general practice veterinarian can be rewarding — but also repetitive and challenging in ways you may not have anticipated. Choosing to pursue advanced veterinary training offers a chance to refine your clinical skills, explore a specialty area, or simply reignite your passion for […]

Many types of veterinary professionals, with varying levels of education, can be found within a clinic or veterinary medical facility, each with a different and important role to play. Veterinarians are medical doctors, with eight or more years of training, and are solely responsible for diagnosing, prescribing treatment, and performing surgery.   A licensed, certified, […]

Got questions about CE Certificates? We’ve answered 10 questions vets and techs have about CE certificates here.

Whether you’re a veterinarian or veterinary technician, it can be daunting to approach your postgraduate veterinary assessments. But, with the right strategy and effective resources, you can approach your exams feeling prepared and confident. We’re going to share 7 tips from our team to help you prepare effectively for your ISVPS exams – so you […]

Learning is a complex process that does not take the same path for every individual. Many components play a role in how well one learns, how much knowledge is retained, and how efficiently and confidently that knowledge is used. Veterinary medicine is a complex and difficult subject. The amount of information and skills required to […]

Elsewhere in the world, postgraduate vet certificates are much more common than they are here in the US. In fact, they’re so common that vets in other countries have discussed the need for a ‘middle tier’ of clinician – one who is more highly qualified than a general practitioner, but not a specialist. In this […]

Trying to reduce antibiotic use? These 8 strategies will help you  improve your clinic’s stewardship of antimicrobials... 

Does your clinic use the Feline Grimace Scale (FGS) to check acute pain in cats? Here’s how and why you should be...

As the popularity of exotic pets continues to increase, many general clinical veterinarians are seeing more of these unusual animals in their clinics – but how well is your clinic set up to receive them? If you are considering seeing small exotic mammals, it makes sense to ensure you have the basic tools to diagnose […]

Finding time for veterinary continuing education isn’t easy. Whether you’re a DVM or veterinary technician (VT), the daily pressures of clinical work, personal life, and everything in between can make CE feel like a daunting task. And since CE cycles typically span two to three years (depending on your state), it’s easy to let time […]

Pancreatitis is implicated in up to 40 % of acute-abdomen ICU admissions and carries reported case-fatality rates of at least 8.8%. Its clinical picture — vomiting, lethargy, vague abdominal pain — overlaps dozens of differentials, so under- and over-diagnosis is easy. That makes objective testing the keystone of a sound pancreatitis diagnosis. But testing for […]

Learn what RACE approved CE means, how it's evaluated, and why it ensures high-quality CE for veterinary professionals across the U.S.

In recent years, soft tissue surgery has seen major developments with the growing integration of minimally invasive techniques in veterinary surgery. Driven by technological innovation and a broader range of continuing education (CE) opportunities, procedures once considered advanced are now becoming more accessible – even in general practice settings.  Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), including laparoscopy, […]

Pericardial disease is a frequently overlooked condition in veterinary medicine. It includes a range of disorders affecting the pericardium, the double-walled sac that surrounds the heart. One of the most significant concerns is pericardial effusion-a condition that can impact both pets and the veterinarians who care for them. This article reviews pericardial effusion, including its […]

Is online veterinary CE better than hands-on veterinary training? Here’s the pros and cons, and what to consider when choosing your CE

As a veterinary technician, understanding IMHA can help when you’re nursing transfusion patients. Let’s delve in...