Veterinary education

NORTH AMERICAN VETERINARY COMMUNITY (NAVC) TO CELEBRATE 40th VMX ANNIVERSARY LIKE IT'S 1983

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Patient, VMX, Veterinary education, Veterinary medicine, Orange County Convention Center, Continuing education, OCCC, CE, Animal, Veterinarian, Education

ORLANDO, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When the NAVC opens the doors to its 40th anniversary VMX: Veterinary Meeting & Expo, January 14, 2023, in Orlando, FL, attendees will find themselves immersed in 1980's nostalgia complete with a pop culture theme, events, entertainment and historically-low, throwback registration pricing of $125 – mirroring the cost when the first VMX registration opened in 1983. Most important, the education and excellence VMX is known for – industry-leading scientific sessions and life-changing innovations – will be on full display.

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  • Most important, the education and excellence VMX is known for industry-leading scientific sessions and life-changing innovations will be on full display.
  • We will mark our 40th anniversary by making it financially easier for veterinary professionals to attend VMX 2023.
  • Since its first conference, VMX has grown to be the world's largest and most comprehensive global veterinary education conference.
  • Our mission is to help the entire veterinary community thrive and we are delighted to support them by offering all the value of VMX 2023 at the price of the inaugural VMX."

Bank of America Awards $350,000 to Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Veterinary, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Philanthropy, Health, Other Philanthropy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Veterinary education, Veterinary schools, Organizations, Omega Tau Sigma

The Texas Tech University (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is receiving $350,000 in gift funds from Bank of America to build and support a new world-class school of veterinary medicine to address the regions growing shortage of veterinary resources.

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  • The Texas Tech University (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is receiving $350,000 in gift funds from Bank of America to build and support a new world-class school of veterinary medicine to address the regions growing shortage of veterinary resources.
  • They will be a fantastic academic home for our students, staff and faculty, said Guy Loneragan, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
  • The Texas Tech Universitys School of Veterinary Medicine will serve as a social and economic anchor for Amarillo, the region and our state.
  • The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 2018 with a sole purpose of serving the veterinary needs of rural and regional communities, as well as provide access to affordable, world-class veterinary education.

Sechrist Veterinary Health Announces Clinical Publication Highlighting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy's Role in Treating Veterinary Traumatic Injuries

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Health sciences, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Diving medicine, Oxygen, Veterinary education, Hyperbaric medicine, Therapy, Alternative veterinary medicine

ANAHEIM, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sechrist Veterinary Health, a leading manufacturer of hyperbaric oxygen chambersfor veterinary specific applications, has launched a Clinical Advisory Board for Veterinary Medical Affairs to help raise clinical awareness and extend the benefits of the therapy to the veterinary community.

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sechrist Veterinary Health, a leading manufacturer of hyperbaric oxygen chambersfor veterinary specific applications, has launched a Clinical Advisory Board for Veterinary Medical Affairs to help raise clinical awareness and extend the benefits of the therapy to the veterinary community.
  • The board consists of independent thought leaders in the veterinary medical community with a shared passion for advancing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a clinically proven modality.
  • The article highlights the physiological mechanisms of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and demonstrates its clinical use in veterinary practice with positive outcomes.
  • In launching their veterinary health division in 2017, Sechrist has partnered with some of the top veterinary schools and clinicians to foster clinical awareness.

Life-Changing Advances In Animal Medicine To Be Presented At The 37th Annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX)

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Veterinary education, Veterinarian, Veterinary medicine

VMX , the world's largest and most comprehensive global veterinary education conference, is hosted by NAVC, the global leader in continuing education (CE) for veterinary professionals.

Key Points: 
  • VMX , the world's largest and most comprehensive global veterinary education conference, is hosted by NAVC, the global leader in continuing education (CE) for veterinary professionals.
  • "VMX provides the forum to learn the advances in animal medicine that are helping animals live longer, better lives."
  • "VMX provides the forum for veterinary professionals to learn and stay abreast of the many advances in animal medicine that are helping animals live longer, better quality lives," said NAVC CEO Gene O'Neill.
  • "With the NAVC's first virtual extension of VMX, veterinary professionals everywhere will now have the opportunity to learn from and engage with the world's most renowned experts in veterinary medicine.

VolitionRx Limited Appoints Dr. Tom Butera DVM as Chief Executive Officer for Volition Veterinary Subsidiary

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Veterinarian, Veterinary education, Volition, Articles

"We are delighted that Tom has agreed to lead our Veterinary subsidiary.

Key Points: 
  • "We are delighted that Tom has agreed to lead our Veterinary subsidiary.
  • Tom is a proven entrepreneur, innovator and value-based leader in the veterinary healthcare field, and we are confident he will bring a deep scientific understanding, as well as valuable strategic, operational and management experience to the role," commented Cameron Reynolds, Group Chief Executive Officer, of Volition.
  • Dr. Butera will continue to serve in his current role of Business Development Director at Veterinary Centers of America (VCA), part of Mars Veterinary Health, before assuming the new CEO position with Volition Veterinary on May 1st.
  • Dr. Butera received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and his DVM from the University of Missouri Veterinary School.

Atlantic Street Capital Boosts Board Diversity at United Veterinary Care with Three New Directors

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Veterinary education, Veterinarian, Paraveterinary workers

GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing its leadership in recruiting diverse directors for portfolio company boards, Atlantic Street Capital hasnamed three new directors to the board of one of its portfolio companies, United Veterinary Care , the national animal hospital and surgical services company.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing its leadership in recruiting diverse directors for portfolio company boards, Atlantic Street Capital hasnamed three new directors to the board of one of its portfolio companies, United Veterinary Care , the national animal hospital and surgical services company.
  • "We are committed to recruiting diverse board candidates to position United Veterinary Care for a period of outstanding growth ahead."
  • "Women represent 80 to 90% of classes graduating from veterinary schools today," said Scott Crawford, DVM and CEO of United Veterinary Care.
  • "I am honored to serve on the board of United Veterinary Care," said Tracey Gray-Walker, who is also a director at ASAE Insurance.

VolitionRx Limited Appoints Dr. Tom Butera DVM to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Articles, Veterinary education, Veterinarian, Butera, Board of directors

Dr. Butera was also appointed to the Company's Audit, Compensation and Nominations and Governance Committees.

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  • Dr. Butera was also appointed to the Company's Audit, Compensation and Nominations and Governance Committees.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Tom to the Volition Board of Directors," said Martin Faulkes, the Company's Chairman of the Board.
  • Dr. Butera was Co-Founder, Board Member & Chief Medical Officer of Pet Partners, LLC, which was acquired by Mars Veterinary Health in2016.
  • Dr. Butera received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and his DVM from the University of Missouri Veterinary School.

Sechrist Veterinary Health Develops Clinical Advisory Board to Advance Clinical Awareness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Medicine, Health, Clinical medicine, Diving medicine, Oxygen, Industrial gases, Respiratory therapy, Hyperbaric medicine, Medical equipment, Therapy, Veterinary education, Oxygen therapy

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sechrist Veterinary Health, a leading manufacturer of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chambersfor veterinary specific applications, has launched a Clinical Advisory Board to help raise clinical awareness and extend the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the veterinary medical community.

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sechrist Veterinary Health, a leading manufacturer of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chambersfor veterinary specific applications, has launched a Clinical Advisory Board to help raise clinical awareness and extend the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to the veterinary medical community.
  • The Clinical Advisory Board for Veterinary Medical Affairs will consist of independent thought leaders in the veterinary medical community with a shared passion for advancing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a clinically proven modality.
  • It is a retrospective look at how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can be considered for traumatic wound management in veterinary medicine.
  • In launching their veterinary health division in 2017, Sechrist has partnered with some of the top veterinary schools and clinicians to foster clinical awareness for this growing therapy.

LifeLearn Sofie Now Free for Veterinary Medical Students

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Veterinarian, Veterinary medicine, Veterinary education

GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To assist veterinary medical students in their studies and clinical rotations without adding to the high cost of veterinary medical education, LifeLearn Animal Health today announced a free subscription to Sofie , the advanced veterinary medical search tool, for all students enrolled in an accredited veterinary doctorate program.

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  • GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To assist veterinary medical students in their studies and clinical rotations without adding to the high cost of veterinary medical education, LifeLearn Animal Health today announced a free subscription to Sofie , the advanced veterinary medical search tool, for all students enrolled in an accredited veterinary doctorate program.
  • "In the past 10 years, the cost of veterinary medical education has only risen," says Dr. Mark Stephenson, LifeLearn's Chief Veterinary Officer.
  • So, to help undergraduate veterinary medical students in their courses, case studies, and in-clinic work placements, we're currently offering a free subscription to Sofie ."
  • In terms of dollar value to veterinary students, Sofie's extensive knowledge base currently contains over $5000 worth of veterinary medical content and includes ongoing updates.

NuVet Labs Announces Annual Veterinary Education Scholarship

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Veterinarian, Cision, Veterinary education, Veterinary medicine, Organizations, Companies, Articles

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NuVet Labs, a Los Angeles-based pet health and nutritional supplement company, is accepting submissions for its annual veterinary education scholarship program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NuVet Labs, a Los Angeles-based pet health and nutritional supplement company, is accepting submissions for its annual veterinary education scholarship program.
  • Its annual scholarship program is another way for the company to give back to the community and invest in the next generation of veterinary professionals.
  • About NuVet Labs: NuVet Labs is an established pet supplement manufacturer and distributor based out of Westlake Village.
  • NuVet Labs' products were researched and developed over eight years by a team of veterinarians, nutritional scientists, physicians, and pharmacists.