How Attacks on DEI Enable Discrimination in Veterinary Workplaces
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

How Attacks on DEI Enable Discrimination in Veterinary Workplaces

In recent years, there's been an alarming trend: employers, including those in veterinary medicine, are quietly retreating from their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At the same time, key federal agencies that protect workers from discrimination—such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—are facing cuts to their leadership and budgets.

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From Zero to NAVLE-Ready: Inside the 12-Week Program Helping Vet Students Succeed
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

From Zero to NAVLE-Ready: Inside the 12-Week Program Helping Vet Students Succeed

Let’s be real: preparing for the NAVLE is no small feat. It’s one of the biggest hurdles on your journey to becoming a veterinarian, and you took it head-on. Between the complex case studies, those notorious curveball questions, and all the late-night study sessions, you’ve put in the time and dedication to make this happen. And now, you're prepped, confident, and ready to ace it!

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Hot Vet Med Headlines You Don’t Want to Miss from Vet Candy ! 
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

Hot Vet Med Headlines You Don’t Want to Miss from Vet Candy ! 

Stressed about the NAVLE? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to tackle it solo. Vet Candy’s 12-Week NAVLE Prep Program is changing the game for veterinary students and professionals who are ready to study smarter, not harder. Our course is a strategic, expert-led, and fully flexible course designed to help you pass the NAVLE with confidence—and actually understand the material along the way.

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Unleashing the Bond: Dr. Rustin Moore Explores the Power of Human-Animal Connection
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

Unleashing the Bond: Dr. Rustin Moore Explores the Power of Human-Animal Connection

In his groundbreaking new book, Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Power of Human-Animal Interactions, veterinarian and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Rustin Moore, invites readers on a deeply personal and scientifically rich journey into the heart of the human-animal bond. A respected veterinary leader, educator, and advocate, Dr. Moore brings decades of experience—and a lifetime of compassion—to this compelling exploration of one of life’s most unique relationships.

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NAVLE Pass Rates Drop in 2024: What It Means for Veterinary Schools and Students
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

NAVLE Pass Rates Drop in 2024: What It Means for Veterinary Schools and Students

The latest results from the December 2024 North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) have sent ripples across the veterinary education community, revealing a sharp decline in pass rates at several U.S. and international veterinary schools. Traditionally seen as a capstone of veterinary education, the NAVLE determines whether students are eligible to practice in North America—and this year, the results paint a sobering picture.

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