Santa Barbara Humane’s Mobile Veterinary Unit Brings Free Spay/Neuter Services to Underserved Areas
Santa Barbara Humane is expanding its efforts to tackle pet overpopulation with the launch of its new Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic, offering free spay/neuter surgeries to pet owners in underserved communities. The mobile unit is currently providing these services to areas such as Guadalupe, Lompoc, Nipomo, and Casmalia, helping to improve access to essential veterinary care and reduce shelter overcrowding.
New Mexico’s Veterinary Loan Repayment Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk: A Game-Changer for Rural Care
A new bill aimed at tackling the state’s shortage of food animal veterinarians is one step away from becoming law. Senate Bill 8, which passed through both the New Mexico House and Senate, is now on its way to the governor’s desk, ready to offer student loan debt relief for veterinarians committed to working in underserved areas of the state.
Is Colorado's New Veterinary Professional Associate Bill Undermining Voter Intent? The Debate Heats Up
A new bill aimed at implementing the veterinary professional associate (VPA) position in Colorado has sparked heated debate among veterinary advocates and critics alike. The bill, House Bill 1285, outlines the education, accreditation, and scope of practice for the newly created VPA role, a position established by Colorado voters through Proposition 129 in November 2023.
Riverside, Rhode Island’s Low-Income Veterinary Clinic to Close Amid Rising Costs and Economic Challenges
Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic, a vital resource for low-income pet owners, will close its doors at the end of April, the Potter League for Animals announced. The clinic, located in Riverside, has long been a lifeline for families in need of affordable veterinary care.
Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs'
The U.S. federal student loan system, which currently manages about $1.6 trillion in loans for approximately 43 million borrowers, is facing a massive shift. Recently, the government announced that the management of this loan portfolio, along with other "special needs" programs, would be transferred out of the Department of Education, affecting borrowers nationwide, including veterinarians. This change could have significant implications for current veterinary students, recent graduates with student loan debt, and those considering veterinary school.
Revolutionary Cancer Treatment for Dogs Just Got USDA Approval—Here’s What It Means for Your Patients
A major breakthrough has occurred in the fight against canine cancer, thanks to Elias Animal Health, a Lenexa-based biotechnology firm. The company has recently received full regulatory approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a revolutionary gene therapy treatment designed to target bone cancer in dogs, a condition that has traditionally been difficult to treat with existing therapies.