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The agency is temporarily suspending enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements, but state requirements remain in force.

A flagship study details tick infestations in pet dogs and cats in the United States.

As if making the life-altering decision to buy a veterinary practice isn’t daunting enough, there can arise hidden obstacles and unexpected worries for potential owners.

Before our headlines and newsfeeds contained almost exclusively COVID-19 news, who could have imagined the transformation our daily lives would undergo at both work and home?

We’re all in this together, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work veterinary professionals are doing.

A look at veterinary news highlights from this week.

A longstanding community practice needs a facility that reflects its standards of care—and fulfilling that mission earned one hospital the highest honors in the 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition.

The new WSAVA initiative has already awarded one veterinarian with scholarship funds, pain management training and the title of the first key opinion leader of veterinary pain management, but the technician scholarship is still up for grabs.

According to the university's veterinary team, this screening tool is superior to any other that utilizes routine blood tests available to veterinarians.

A New Jersey small animal veterinarian shares how the pandemic has impacted his practice and explains his new approach for veterinary house calls.

A recent webinar for veterinary practice owners and managers shed some light on how to reduce workplace exposure to the novel coronavirus, and the legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to employees and their business.

This mispronunciation may elicit giggles, but our clients may actually be onto something. Here’s why veterinarians might want to turn up the heat on heartworm tests.

Prescott Animal Hospital (Arizona) and Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital (California) win top honors as co-Hospitals of the Year.

Veterinarians and medical professionals should conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) until supplies become more readily available.

Use these expert tips and tools to hone your otitis diagnosis and treatment skills, and make it as easy as possible to educate pet owners about this painful and annoying condition. (With an educational grant provided by Bayer)

Practice manager and regular dvm360.com contributor Emily Shiver shares how her clinic's protocols are evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do you know where to look for efficiencies and new growth possibilities for your veterinary practice?

Both associations have urged lawmakers to classify veterinary practices as ‘essential’ because, they say, not doing so could negatively impact both animal welfare and the wellbeing of pet owners.

Using One Health as a driving philosophy, leadership from the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, WSAVA, shelter medicine, and MightyVet are participating in the webinar, which will address considerations for those impacted by COVID-19 who care for pets.

The dean of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University explains how and why veterinary professionals are vital in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

In every corner of the world, people are doing their part to thwart the spread of COVID-19. dvm360 columnist Dr. Mike Paul shares what he’s experiencing on the tiny island of Anguilla.

Want to be in the know? Check out the veterinary news highlights from this week.

With COVID-19 interrupting life as we know it, how can veterinary teams remain calm while continuing to offer patient care? Certified leadership and wellness coach Kristina Guldbrand offers some tips.

If you’re on the fence about whether to add wellness plans to your practice offerings, consider these obstacles and opportunities first.

Idexx has tested thousands of dogs and cats, and all came up negative for the coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19.

The dog has shown no clinical signs of the disease but is under quarantine in a government animal housing facility.

This independent organization is at the forefront of heartworm disease monitoring.

You know your veterinary clients need to be proactive partners in the successful management of a pet’s ear infection, whether acute or chronic. Use these communication tips to ensure a positive outcome for the pet, the pet owner and your entire team

As one of the top reasons dogs come into your veterinary clinic, you certainly get a lot of practice diagnosing otitis. But because practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Ashley Bourgeois shares her solutions to some common diagnostic conundrums.

Don’t let faulty ear cleaning be the reason your veterinary patients suffer from chronic ear disease.