

5 Veterinary Trends Reshaping 2025
The veterinary industry is evolving fast. In this bold episode of Vet Candy Business, host Dr. Shannon Gregoire, DVMbreaks down five game-changing trends for 2024 – plus one critical trend too many are ignoring. From virtual care revolutions to genetic-tailored treatment, these insights will future-proof your practice and position you at the cutting edge of animal care. 🚀 Read on for a preview of what’s driving vet med forward.

Veterinary Technician Foreign Equivalency Program Shutting Down Due to Low Participation
The Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) for Veterinary Technicians, which was designed to evaluate the educational equivalence of foreign veterinary technician graduates, is being discontinued due to low participation rates. The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) announced the decision on February 25, 2025, stating that the program will end immediately.

Arkansas Just Took a Major Step for Vet Techs: Telemedicine and Expanded Roles Now Legal!
In a significant win for veterinary professionals and animal care across the state, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed two key bills into law that will impact veterinary telemedicine and expand the roles of veterinary technicians in Arkansas. These changes mark a major step forward for the veterinary field in the state, offering more flexibility and access to care.