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
Nominate a Rising Star: Vet Students Making Waves Before Graduation
Vet Candy Rising Stars is back—and this year we’re celebrating vet students in all years (1–4) who are already shaking up the profession. These are the students starting clinics in underserved communities, building mental health spaces for classmates, advocating for diversity and equity, creating educational content, mentoring peers, and speaking truth to power. They’re proving that leadership doesn’t wait for a diploma.
A Lab, a Boar, and a Biosafety Nightmare: How African Swine Fever Reached Spain’s Doorstep
When African swine fever ASF showed up in wild boar just outside Barcelona in late November, Spanish veterinarians and producers felt the collective stomach drop. Spain had stayed free of ASF despite watching it creep steadily westward across Europe for more than a decade. Then two infected boar carcasses were found only a few hundred meters from one of the country’s highest security animal health laboratories.
ER, Finally: OSU Just Went 24/7 for Small Animal Emergencies
Oregon State University has officially joined the 24 7 emergency club for cats and dogs, and for veterinary professionals across Oregon and beyond, this is a big deal. The Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital is now offering round the clock small animal emergency care for both walk ins and referrals, expanding access for pet owners while strengthening real world training for future veterinarians.
Shocking Study Reveals Surprising Trends in Oral Tumors in Dogs
A groundbreaking decade-long study has uncovered surprising insights into the prevalence, types, and geographical distribution of oral tumors in dogs across Switzerland. Analyzing over 900 cases from 2012 to 2022, the research provides valuable information for dog owners, veterinarians, and researchers, shedding light on key trends that could shape future diagnostic and treatment strategies.
From Pasture Accident to Rodeo Finals: How a Devastating Carpal Joint Wound Became a UC Davis Equine Win
When Brandon and Lisa Bacon set out to buy a horse for their 12 year old son Jackson, their goal was simple. They wanted a safe, seasoned partner who could help their son chase his big competitive roping dreams. Through their connections as owners of a horse supply company in Northern California, they found Ricky, a 13 year old American Quarter Horse gelding with experience in the roping pen and a temperament that immediately inspired confidence.
Will Dasia Harris Win the Brain Smarts Challenge?
Hosted by Clay and Caitlin Palmer, Brain Smarts is where real science meets ridiculous jokes, questionable impersonations, and just enough educational value to keep things technically responsible. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. And you’ll probably ask yourself how this show keeps getting approved.
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