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 Veterinary Shortage Is Real. Indiana Just Built Something That Actually Helps.
While the profession debates the access crisis, one state agency surveyed its practitioners, found the gap, and built a free tool to close it. Here's what they did and why every state should be paying attention.
Free RACE-Approved Veterinary CE in 2026: The Complete Guide
Looking for free RACE-approved veterinary CE? Here is the complete guide to earning continuing education credits online in 2026 — including the platform top vets are using right now.
One Sand Fly. One Test. Three Answers. This New PCR Technique Just Changed How We Track Leishmaniasis.
Researchers just built a molecular surveillance tool that can identify the vector, detect the parasite, and trace the blood meal source, all from a single specimen. Here's why that matters for every veterinarian working in or near endemic regions.
Your Client Bought a Doodle Because It Would Be "Good With Kids." New Research Has Some Thoughts on That.
The doodle craze has reshaped what people think they're getting when they buy a designer crossbreed. A new study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests the reality is more complicated — and the behavioral consequences are landing in your exam room.
A new study out of JAVMA just gave you the data to justify prescribing renal diets in Stage 1 CKD cats.
Most veterinarians know the renal diet conversation. The cat is Stage 2, the creatinine is climbing, and you are trying to convince an owner to switch their fifteen-year-old tabby off the food she has eaten for a decade. It is a hard sell under ideal circumstances and an even harder one when the cat is already symptomatic and the owner is scared.
NAVLE Exam 2026: Everything Veterinary Students Need to Know (And Were Afraid to Ask)
Planning to take the NAVLE? Get the complete breakdown of format, cost, scoring, testing windows, deadlines, and how to pass the first time — plus the free prep program top vet schools are using.
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