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
The Power of Partnership: How Shannon Gervais and Dr. Daniel McClair Are Building Nova Veterinary Together
Shannon Gervais, RVT, knows that the best veterinary care doesn't happen in isolation—it happens through collaboration. Set to open next month, Nova Veterinary represents what's possible when a veterinary technician and a veterinarian join forces with a shared vision. Teaming up with Dr. Daniel McClair, Shannon is proving that true innovation in veterinary medicine comes from valuing every voice at the table.
How to Turn Your WVC Vegas Trip Into an Extended Adventure
You’re already in Las Vegas — the entertainment capital of the world. Why not turn your WVC Vegas trip into a mini vacation? With just a few extra days, you can swap your conference badge for sunglasses and experience the real Vegas (the one that doesn’t involve running from ballroom to ballroom).
5 Easy Ways to Get Over Your Networking Fears at WVC Vegas
Let’s be real — walking into a massive veterinary conference like WVC Vegas can feel a little like entering the Thunderdome of vet med. Thousands of people, endless booths, and more free pens than your scrub pockets can handle. For students and new grads, it’s exciting — but also terrifying.
Money, Mistrust, and Machines: What’s Shaping the Future of Vet Med
In the latest episode of Vet Candy Watch, Career Coach Vet Dr. Ashley Hopkins takes a closer look at the biggest conversations shaping the veterinary profession today. From economic realities to public perception and global innovation, this episode explores the issues that every veterinary professional should be paying attention to.
A New Chapter in Veterinary Education: University of Calgary Opens Its Veterinary Learning Commons
The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) just flipped the doors open on its new Veterinary Learning Commons (VLC)—a state-of-the-art space designed to revolutionize how veterinary students learn, collaborate, and thrive. The grand opening, held on September 17, brought together students, faculty, government partners, and community members to celebrate a milestone that goes beyond bricks and mortar.
Why Your Voice Matters: Join the Veterinary Well-Being Study
The veterinary profession is under increasing strain. Long hours, emotional burdens, high student debt, and the pressure to provide excellent care in challenging conditions make this a uniquely stressful field. Yet despite all this, we have limited data about how stress, psychological safety, resilience, and mental‑health vulnerability interact in our own profession.
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