Veterinary Blog for Education, Careers, and Real Vet Life
Welcome to the Vet Candy Blog—your go-to destination for veterinary education, career growth, and real-life insights from the world of animal health.
From free RACE-approved CE courses and clinical updates to NAVLE prep and career advice, our content is designed for veterinarians, vet techs, and students who want to stay informed, inspired, and ahead in their careers.
Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
Everyone Is Talking About Relief Vet Work. Here's Why and How to Get In.
Job listings for veterinarians on Indeed are up 124 percent over the past three years, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the role will grow by an additional 19 percent over the next nine years. The driver behind that growth is straightforward. The number of dog-owning households in the United States has increased from 31.3 million in 1996 to 59.8 million in 2024, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Cat-owning households have jumped from 27 million to 42.1 million over the same timeframe.
How One Network Is Helping Veterinarians Find Harmony, Flexibility, and Joy
The veterinary profession is facing a crisis that doesn't make headlines but touches nearly every clinic in America. It's not a shortage of passion—veterinarians enter the field because they love animals deeply. It's a shortage of sustainability. Too many talented, dedicated veterinarians are burning out, leaving the profession, or quietly suffering through careers that drain rather than fulfill them.
Veterinary Burnout? Here’s How Dr. Ashley Hopkins Found Her Spark
Dr. Ashley Hopkins knew she wanted to be a veterinarian at six years old. But the road from that childhood dream to becoming the founder of a revolutionary veterinary relief network was paved with obstacles that would have discouraged many.
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