Have you considered giving veterinary relief a try? Hear from Dr. Andrew Findlaytor, a full-time relief vet with Roo, about the benefits of this flexible lifestyle. This ten-minute video will answer your questions about making the transition and setting yourself up for success.
You may have heard whisperings about the “Great Resignation.” What does this mean? Increasing numbers of employees are quitting their jobs, across age groups, industries, and more. Whether it’s due to burnout or simply the realization that traditional, rigid career paths aren’t ideal or even sustainable for everyone, ...
One Health refers to two related ideas: First, it is the concept that humans, animals, and the world we live in are inextricably linked. Second, it refers to the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the ...
Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, special attention has been paid to the rightful fear and mistrust of the medical profession by certain underserved communities. As it turns out, this general discomfort with doctors extends across to veterinarians as well. In a survey performed by a PhD student at NC ...
From DVM360 - The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, among many others, have sent shockwaves of anger, sadness, disbelief, and frustration across the nation. For some, these tragedies have served as a testament to the pain and unfair treatment that people of color ...
The animal health industry’s critical shortage of veterinarians may leave millions of America’s pets without access to care in the coming decade. A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital estimates 75 million pets in the U.S. could be without the veterinary care they need by 2030, thanks, in ...
Check out the findings of Oklahoma State University's tick study, which solicited tick samples from 190 veterinary hospitals across the US. This information can be useful both to scratch that curiosity itch (haha, get it?) and to pass along to your clients. The more they know, the better ...
Pet-owners have easier access to scientific publications and are concerned about reports on increased risks of castrated dogs for neoplastic diseases. Sharing results without consideration of study design and inclusion criteria for the studied populations may result in premature conclusions impacting many stakeholders. This study's aim is to ...
So much research is done on canine behavior and so we have a better understanding on the care and treatment of dogs. The International Society of Feline Medicine published an open access Feline Grimace Scale with a user tutorial to aid in the assessment of pain levels and ...
Have you experienced discrimination in the workplace? You're not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 93% of U.S. veterinarians are white. And while steps are being taken to diversify the industry, underrepresented veterinary professionals agree that so very much more needs to be done. ...
Are you familiar with anthrax (no, not the band...)? The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab has confirmed two cases of anthrax to date this year in horses that reside in anthrax endemic areas of Texas. You can earn more about this disease and check out treatment considerations ...
Have you considered giving veterinary relief a try? Hear from Dr. Andrew Findlaytor, a full-time relief vet with Roo, about the benefits of this flexible lifestyle. This ten-minute video will answer your questions about making the transition and setting yourself up for success.