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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
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 NAVLE Before You Even Open a Study Guide
The NAVLE is a high-stakes exam with a structured registration process, three annual testing windows, and a five-attempt lifetime limit effective March 2026. Understanding the logistics before you start studying is not optional. It is the first step. Once you have your test date locked in, the real work begins, and that is where a dedicated prep program makes all the difference.
The FelineVMA Is Offering Two $10,000 Scholarships to Vet Students Who Care About Cats. Here's How to Apply.
The FelineVMA is awarding two $10,000 scholarships to second and third-year vet students committed to feline medicine. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2026.
The Hardest Moments in Veterinary Medicine May Finally Have Their Own Specialty
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is currently seeking public comment on a proposal to recognize the American College of Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Medicine as an official veterinary specialty organization. If approved, it would become one of the most meaningful additions to the specialty landscape in years.
What Vets Need to Know About the Latest Science on Dogs and Longevity
A recent Washington Post piece is making the rounds, and it does a solid job of summarizing what the science actually says about dog ownership and longevity. As veterinary professionals, this is worth knowing because your clients are reading it, sharing it, and walking into your practice with a whole new layer of emotional conviction about their pets. Here is what the data says and how to talk about it.
Purdue Just Launched Two Clinical Trials Using Focused Ultrasound to Treat Cancer in Dogs. Here's What You Need to Know.
Researchers at the Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center have officially enrolled their first patients in two clinical trials using focused ultrasound technology to treat two of the most common and most devastating cancers in dogs: osteosarcoma and lymphoma.
A $1 Million Gift Is Betting on the Future of Equine Veterinary Medicine. The Pipeline Problem Made It Necessary.
The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has received a $1 million private donation to launch Pathfinder, a new initiative designed to build a stronger pipeline of students into equine and large-animal veterinary careers. The program targets students at every stage, from K-12 through graduate school, with the goal of getting more young people not just interested in equine medicine but genuinely prepared for it.
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