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

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She's Still in Vet School. She's Already Changing the Profession.

Meet Courtney Ford-Franklin, 2026 Vet Candy Rising Star and fourth-year LSU vet student building her professional identity before graduation.

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Nominate a Rising Star: Vet Students Making Waves Before Graduation

Vet Candy's Rising Stars 2026 program recognizes veterinary students globally who demonstrate exceptional leadership before graduation. Students creating community clinics, mental health initiatives, diversity advocacy, and educational content are eligible. Self-nominations and peer nominations accepted. No experience requirements—celebrates students making meaningful impact in veterinary medicine regardless of year in program.

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Illinois Is Getting Another Vet School and It Comes With a Full Teaching Hospital

Midwestern University just scored a major win for veterinary education in the Midwest. Its Downers Grove Campus has received state approval to launch a four year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program through the proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine. For a profession facing workforce shortages and rising clinical demands, this approval signals meaningful momentum.

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Prep Smarter for NAVLE with Vet Candy’s ESCAPE Series

The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) looms on October 15th like a final boss battle between you and actually becoming a licensed veterinarian. You've survived four years of vet school, countless exams, clinical rotations that tested your sanity, and now everything comes down to one eight-hour computer-based test that will determine whether you can legally practice veterinary medicine.

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Vet Students' Guide to WVC Vegas: How to Experience the Ultimate Veterinary Conference on a Student Budget

You're in vet school, which means you're surviving on coffee, ramen, and the faint hope that someday you'll actually make money. Your checking account makes you cry. Your student loans have their own zip code. And someone just told you about WVC in Vegas—the ultimate veterinary conference—and how students can attend for FREE.

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Why These Young Veterinarians Are Taking Over the Industry (and Crushing It)

Discover how a new generation of veterinarians is transforming the field of animal care. These rising stars are blending cutting-edge technology, inclusive values, and fresh perspectives to reshape veterinary medicine. Learn about the changes they’re driving—from mental health advocacy to social media outreach—and meet standout young professionals like those featured by Vet Candy. This article explores why these trailblazing vets are the future of the industry.

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