Education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in jeopardy
New bill would eradicate program, which offsets student debt through service in a public health position; veterinary lobbyists battle to maintain it.
VIN Foundation essay competition offers cash prizes
Veterinary students who write about solutions for the profession may be awarded up to $3,000.
A look at the first Fetch dvm360 conference in San Diego
Reimagined veterinary event brings a new CE experience to attendees.
The year ahead: Things are looking bright for the veterinary profession
While there are a few ongoing and significant concerns among the economic indicators, most signs point to 2018 shaping up well for veterinarians and team members.
The cost of a seat: State funding, vet school tuition and easy assumptions
Its easy to presume that veterinary colleges receiving lots of public support can charge lower tuitionbut is it true? The AVMA Econ team decided to find out.
Stem cell treatment helps dogs with spina bifida; approach could be used with children
One Health team at UC Davis hopes to eventually cure this birth defect in canine and human patients.
Veterinary school deans take on new leadership roles with AAVMC
Dr. Phillip Nelson of Western University of Health Sciences is the incoming president, while Dr. Calvin M. Johnson is the new president-elect.
VIN Foundation launches pre-veterinary school website
Vet School Bound offers students considering vet school tools to help with the application process.
Letter to dvm360: Living the vet school dream means taking responsibility for choices
One reader says its not his job to bail out a young veterinarian who makes poor financial decisions.
How much is my veterinary degree worth?
To answer this question, lets look at investment costs, lifetime earnings and intangible benefits.
UC Davis identifies genetic risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma in horses
Test can help veterinarians monitor at-risk patients, assist owners with breeding decisions.
Contractually obligated: From bad to worse
Subtleties in wording can mean everything when addressing breach of contract situations. Learn from these examples given by Dr. Allen.
Mizzou dean steps down, accepts post at St. Georges in Caribbean
Neil C. Olson will become dean of St. George's School of Veterinary Medicine in August.
COE rejects University of Arizona's veterinary school proposal a second time
The novel-concept veterinary school can reapply for accreditation in June.
What $300,000 in student debt does to the vet school dream
This first-year veterinary student refuses to lose hopebut he doesnt see the solution either.
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Repayment realities: Why do some DVMs take longer to pay off student debt?
Demographic factors correlate with shorterand longerveterinary loan payback periods.
The 2017 General Practice Hospital of the Year: Let the sunshine in
This architect-and-veterinarian, husband-and-wife duo marries functionality and design in a two-story, eco-friendly, open-concept clinic.
Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition announces 2017 winners
Two hospitals named co-Hospitals of the Year, four chosen as Merit Award winners.
Letter to dvm360: Buyer beware on internship opportunities
While it may seem like an ideal coaching situation, this practice owner internship may not benefit the participants as much as the directors.
Drug for heart disease shows promise for cats (and humans)
Novel drug treats hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common feline heart disease.
WSU veterinary professor named to National Academy of Inventors
Katrina Mealey developed test for potentially fatal gene mutation in dogs.
Veterinarian launches 'Practice Owner Incubator Internship'
In the innovative program, Ohio State University alum Dave Haeussler, DVM, shares knowledge with veterinary school graduates on practice ownership and management, gets an ownership stake in the new hospitals himself.
Donald Smith, former Cornell dean and WVLDI founding board member, dies at 66
A dean, a notable bovine practitioner, a historian of veterinary education and a supporter of women in the profession: Former Cornell dean Donald Smith passed away Oct. 29.
AAVMC wellness summit: Progress made and a path forward
International gathering of students and professionals tackles problems with veterinary well-being from every perspective.
New state law gives CE credit to N.Y. veterinarians who do free shelter work
Senate Bill S4449 counts free spay-neuter services as CE credit for veterinarians in New York.
Cats with chronic DJD pain, rejoice!
Recent study findings suggest NV-02, a feline anti-nerve growth factor antibody, could be used as a safe, long-term analgesic in cats with degenerative joint disease-related pain.
Zoetis and AAVMC seek applications for 2017 veterinary school scholarships
Application period for Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Award runs through November 30, 2016.
3 unusual (but not uncommon) skin diseases you should know
These three skin diseases arent zebrasthey're more like donkeys. Learn to recognize their hoofbeats so you dont miss the diagnosis.