News wrap-up: This week's headlines, plus creating change within the profession
Check out this week's top headlines.
Now that fall is upon us, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest news about the pandemic and our latest coverage of the veterinary industry.
View the video below for this week's top veterinary headlines:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion groups across the nation are demanding less talk and more action when it comes to addressing these issues in the veterinary profession.
- New nonprofit organization Pawsibilties, formed to tackle diversity and inclusion issues in veterinary medicine, was launched on Monday.
- Registration is now open for our second Fetch dvm360 virtual conference. The event, which will be held November 12-14, 2020, combines 3 of our 6 annual live events—Fetch Indianapolis, Fetch San Diego, and the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC).
Coloradans vote yes to midlevel practitioner proposal
November 13th 2024Despite more than 200 veterinary industry organizations, professional associations, and veterinary professionals publicly opposing it, the veterinary professional associate position will be implemented in the next few years following a public vote
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Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks
October 30th 2024Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.
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