Fashion and Self-Expression: Scrubs as a Canvas for Personality
Unlike traditional office jobs where clothing might be more restrictive, veterinary medicine allows for a little more freedom in how you present yourself. Scrubs—though often seen as a uniform—serve as a canvas for expressing your personality and mood. Whether you love the bold, bright patterns of animal prints or prefer the sleek minimalism of solid-colored scrubs, what you wear in the clinic is an extension of your identity.
Real Talk: Parenting in Vet Med – What No One Prepares You For
Being a parent is hard. Being a veterinary professional is hard. Doing both at once? That’s a whole different level of mental gymnastics, emotional endurance, and logistical chaos. Brought to you by PRN Pharmacal, maker of KBro Vet CA-1, the first FDA conditionally approved medication for canine epilepsy.
FDA Approves Otiserene® for Treatment of Canine Otitis Externa
Dechra announces the recent FDA approval of Otiserene® (marbofloxacin, terbinafine, and dexamethasone otic suspension) to treat otitis externa in dogs. It is the first single-dose, long-acting otitis externa product to leverage the powerful antibiotic marbofloxacin.
Kentucky’s First Vet School or a $60 Million Mistake? Murray State Pushes Ahead Despite Industry Warnings
After decades without a veterinary college, the state took a major step on March 19 when Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 77 into law, giving public universities the authority to offer doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine. Murray State quickly responded by outlining plans for a new College of Veterinary Medicine, with the first class tentatively set to begin in fall 2027.
California’s Pet Health Crisis: More Animals Are Dying as Vet Shortage Deepens
Veterinary professionals across the state are reporting alarming increases in untreated medical conditions, delays in care, and rising pet fatalities. A study from UC Davis revealed that nearly two-thirds of California’s animal shelters are unable to provide even basic veterinary care due to a lack of staff. Over half of veterinary positions across the state remain unfilled.
The Hidden Crisis in Veterinary Medicine: What Pet Owners Don’t See Could Be Driving Vets Away
Boehringer Ingelheim’s 2025 “Going Beyond” survey, conducted in partnership with research firm Kynetec, aimed to explore public perceptions of veterinary professionals. While the data shows that pet owners overwhelmingly say they appreciate veterinarians, the profession tells a different story.