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 White Coat Ceremony: Why the Day You Put It On Is the Day You Should Start Studying for the NAVLE
The white coat ceremony is one of the most meaningful moments in veterinary school. It is also the signal most students miss — that NAVLE prep starts now. Here is what to do the week after you receive your coat.
What a renal diet is worth in a CKD cat according to new research
New research quantifies something you have long suspected. The renal diet conversation is one of the most important ones you will have and most cats are not having it early enough.
Some “designer” crossbreed dogs may have more problem behaviors than pure breeds
In a new, survey-based study of three kinds of “designer” crossbreed dogs, cocakpoos, cavapoos and labradoodles, all three showed more undesirable behaviors than at least one of their purebred progenitor breeds, with cockapoos displaying the most unwanted habits. Gina Bryson of the Royal Veterinary College, U.K., and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One on March 19, 2026.
The Non-Clinical Vet Career Paths Students Are Sleeping On
Your DVM opens more doors than clinical practice. Here's the honest guide to veterinary careers in pharma, public health, consulting, and media — and why vet schools rarely talk about them.
Meet the Vet Students Who Are Changing the Profession Before They Even Graduate
The Vet Candy Rising Stars program celebrates veterinary students who aren't waiting to make their mark. Meet the next generation of vets reshaping the profession before they even graduate. Nominate a Rising Star today!
200 Million Birds. 2,100 Flocks. The Largest Avian Influenza Outbreak in US History Is Entering Its Most Dangerous Window. Right Now.
Spring migration has started. Wild birds are moving. The virus that has never fully gone away since 2022 is actively looking for its next flock. Here is what every veterinary professional needs to know — and what your clients need to do today.
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