2026: The Year You Finally Land Your Dream Veterinary Job (Here’s How!
If you’ve been thinking about making a change in your veterinary career, 2026 is your year. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned veterinarian, now is the perfect time to align your work with your values, lifestyle, and professional goals. Dr. Ashley Hopkins, career coach and DVM, shares key steps every veterinarian should take before hitting “apply” for their next role.
Surgical Treatment for Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: Challenging the "Euthanasia Disease" Narrative
A retrospective study of 13 cats undergoing aortic thrombectomy shows 53.8% survival—raising questions about whether we're giving up on FATE cases too quickly
Gallbladder Sludge in Cats: Much Ado About Nothing? New Study Challenges Common Assumptions
How many times have you been reviewing an abdominal ultrasound report on a vaguely sick cat and seen the phrase "gallbladder sludge noted"? If you're like most practitioners, that finding probably triggers a cascade of clinical decision-making: Is this cholangitis? Should I start antibiotics? Do I need to sample the bile? Is this why the cat isn't eating?
Cat Scratch Disease in Veterinary Personnel: New Study Reveals Surprisingly High Exposure Rates
New research examining 300 veterinary professionals and 126 cats shows 64.6% seropositivity—raising important questions about occupational health and zoonotic disease prevention
Does Contrast-Enhanced CT Add Value for Canine Elbow Imaging? New Study Says Yes—Sometimes
Computed tomography has become the gold standard for imaging canine elbow dysplasia, offering superior detail of bony pathology compared to radiographs. But should we be using intravenous contrast agents during these studies? A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science by Bettina Rohr and colleagues examined 326 elbow joints to determine whether contrast-enhanced CT provides diagnostic information we'd otherwise miss.
Youth facing homelessness more likely to see a healthcare provider if their pet can too
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to get medical care if it means their pets will receive veterinary care too, according to a study conducted by Washington State University and University of Washington researchers.