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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
Scientists May Have Found the Real “Youth Potion”
The wild new anti aging breakthrough you will want to tell ever colleague about. If you ever wished science would just hurry up and hand over the fountain of youth, researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine might be getting close.
New clues to why some animals live longer
A collaborative study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and University of Southern California reports on how a process known as alternative splicing, often described as “editing” the genetic recipe, may help explain why some mammals live far longer than others.
ICVA Initiates Independent Audit of NAVLE Amid Growing Calls for Transparency and Equity
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is one of the most consequential assessments in the veterinary profession—an exam that stands between students and the clinical careers they have spent years training for. As the cornerstone of veterinary licensure in the United States and Canada, the NAVLE must be rigorous, fair, and trusted by the entire veterinary community.
Bird Flu Outbreaks Spread Worldwide, Threatening Millions of Birds
Across Europe, North America, and beyond, bird flu is leaving a devastating mark on animal populations. While human infections remain rare, the virus has caused widespread death in domestic poultry, wild birds, and even some mammal species.
ICVA Initiates Independent Audit of NAVLE Amid Growing Calls for Transparency and Equity
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is one of the most consequential assessments in the veterinary profession—an exam that stands between students and the clinical careers they have spent years training for. As the cornerstone of veterinary licensure in the United States and Canada, the NAVLE must be rigorous, fair, and trusted by the entire veterinary community.
Do Personality Tests Really Work for Free-Ranging Dogs? New Research Says Yes
If you've ever wondered whether a dog's behavior in a structured test actually reflects how they act in real life, you're not alone. Researchers have been grappling with this question for years, and a new study published in iScience brings some reassuring answers—at least for free-ranging dogs.
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