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Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
New CT scanner at WSU to Benefit Pets Throughout the Northwest
The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine has unveiled a major upgrade at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital: a new state-of-the-art CT scanner designed to deliver faster diagnoses, clearer images, and improved patient safety for animals across the Inland Northwest.
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Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center to Add $94 Million State-of-the-Art Laboratory
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is expanding its New Bolton Center in Kennett Square with a $94 million laboratory addition, consolidating critical veterinary diagnostic and research services under one roof.
UMES Veterinary School Set for 2026 Accreditation Review
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Veterinary Medicine is approaching a key point in its effort to secure accreditation for what will become Maryland’s first veterinary school. The institution will undergo a full accreditation site review by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education from June 21 through June 26, 2026, according to information released by the university.
New Veterinary Degree Course Launches in Ireland
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has announced the launch of a new veterinary degree program, expanding opportunities for students to pursue veterinary medicine within Ireland. The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) program is scheduled to begin next autumn, with applications opening later this year.
Ontario Veterinary College Welcomes Inaugural Northern Cohort to Address Veterinary Shortage
The Ontario Veterinary College welcomes its first Northern Cohort in partnership with Lakehead University. The Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program trains students from Northern Ontario to return home and provide essential, culturally responsive veterinary care, addressing regional shortages and strengthening animal health across the province.
Five-Year Partnership Between Petco Love and UW School of Veterinary Medicine Helps Advance Lifesaving Care for Pets With Cancer
Marking the milestone of five years of partnership, the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is honored to once again be one of the top veterinary oncology programs in the U.S. to receive funds from Petco Love. Petco Love grants subsidize the cost of cancer treatments for dogs and cats, supporting pet parents who otherwise have trouble affording the cost of treating pets diagnosed with cancer. As of spring of 2025, Petco Love’s total support of the SVM reached $400,000, and 95 families who sought care have received support that helped extend or improve the life of a beloved pet with cancer.
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