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Petco Love Launches New Nonprofit Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) shortage has become a significant hurdle in ensuring that pets most in need receive the attention and care they deserve. Petco Love, a national nonprofit organization, is taking a proactive approach to tackle this issue by launching the Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund with Penn Foster, an innovative online learning provider. This scholarship fund aims to address the growing concerns surrounding lack of access to care by increasing the number of registered veterinary technicians serving the most vulnerable pets, those at animal shelters, and those whose pet parents struggle financially.

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  • Petco Love , a national nonprofit organization, is taking a proactive approach to tackle this issue by launching the Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund with Penn Foster, an innovative online learning provider.
  • The Petco Love RVT Scholarship Fund at Penn Foster bridges the gap in the nonprofit veterinary workforce shortage by supporting approximately 100 candidates currently working in animal welfare organizations who aspire to become credentialed veterinary technicians.
  • Applications for a scholarship will be made by the nonprofit or municipal animal sheltering organizations or veterinary clinics to Petco Love.
  • "Penn Foster's online Veterinary Technician Associate Degree program has full accreditation with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), meaning that learners can pursue a veterinary technician career after passing the VTNE.

dvm360® and Chewy Health announce the 2023 Innovator of the Year Award™ recipients

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Monday, December 4, 2023

CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dvm360 , the number one multimedia platform in the veterinary industry, in partnership with Chewy Health, the dedicated pet health care arm of Chewy, is thrilled to announce that the 2023 winners for the dvm360 2023 Innovator of the Year Award program have been revealed!

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  • CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dvm360 , the number one multimedia platform in the veterinary industry, in partnership with Chewy Health, the dedicated pet health care arm of Chewy, is thrilled to announce that the 2023 winners for the dvm360 2023 Innovator of the Year Award program have been revealed!
  • The 2023 dvm360 and Chewy Health Innovator of the Year Award recipients were announced and honored at the dvm360 Fetch Long Beach conference in Long Beach, California, which took place December 1-3, 2023.
  • I am excited to celebrate our 2023 winners along with our generous partners at Chewy Health!” said Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer at dvm360.
  • You can learn more about the Chewy Health and dvm360 Innovator of the Year Award program here .

VCA Animal Hospitals Implements Kahuna’s Skills Management Software Across 14,000 Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

VCA Animal Hospitals , part of Mars Veterinary Health, demonstrates its dedication to the career advancement of veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants with the implementation of Kahuna’s skills management software .

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  • VCA Animal Hospitals , part of Mars Veterinary Health, demonstrates its dedication to the career advancement of veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants with the implementation of Kahuna’s skills management software .
  • Kahuna’s deployment is part of VCA’s Career Progression program, a newly instituted opt-in-only offering to promote clinical competency for Associates across the VCA family of veterinary hospitals.
  • Digitizing the program in Kahuna, VCA establishes a robust competency-based staffing framework, giving veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants a more clearly defined understanding of their clinical skills and development opportunities within one system.
  • Across VCA Animal Hospitals, validated skills data will not only support and empower their veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, but the entire organization in providing care to patients across their communities,” said Jai Shah, CEO of Kahuna Workforce Solutions.

First-of-its-kind Veterinary Nurse/Technician Empowerment Event Focuses on Innovative Solutions to Advance the Profession and Elevate Careers

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) will host Vet Nurse + Tech HiVE, the first and only event of its kind tailored exclusively for the largest professional segment in the veterinary industry. This event is part of NAVC HiVE's new series of events and will feature a roster of headlining presenters and topics ranging from cutting-edge medical techniques to professional, self, and personal development along with advancing customer communication and experience. Members of the media are invited to attend for free.

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  • "NAVC HiVE events are designed to be nimble and get ahead of issues impacting veterinary professionals while shaping the veterinary industry now and into the future."
  • We believe programs like NAVC HiVE will help further empower them and elevate their skills," said NAVC CEO Gene O'Neill.
  • With more than 100,000 veterinary nurses/technicians nationwide, they comprise 40% of the veterinary profession in the U.S.
  • Ranking first in the nation for registered veterinary nurse/technicians with nearly 14,000 throughout the state, Texas serves as an ideal host for this innovative event.

EyeSouth Partners Affiliates with Retina and Vitreous of Texas, Representing Its 38th Affiliation and First Retina Practice in Texas

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Retina and Vitreous of Texas (“RVT”), one of Houston’s leading retina-only practices.

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  • EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Retina and Vitreous of Texas (“RVT”), one of Houston’s leading retina-only practices.
  • The affiliation represents EyeSouth’s thirty-eighth overall and the network’s first retina-only affiliation in the state of Texas.
  • This includes 19 surgery centers strategically situated throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
  • “RVT is thrilled to be EyeSouth’s first retina-only focused partner in the state of Texas,” said Dr. Joseph Khawly.

Retrospective Observational Study Assessing Real-World Clinical Impact of Switching or Continuing Eliquis® or Rivaroxaban Presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023

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Friday, August 25, 2023

There were 167,868 Eliquis initiators and 65,888 rivaroxaban initiators who met study criteria.

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  • There were 167,868 Eliquis initiators and 65,888 rivaroxaban initiators who met study criteria.
  • It is important to note that anticoagulants, including Eliquis, increase the risk of bleeding and can cause serious, potentially fatal bleeding.
  • Additionally, reasons for switching are not known and sample size for those who switched is much lower than those who continued treatment.
  • Due to these limitations, real-world data analyses are not used as evidence to validate the efficacy and/or safety of a treatment.

Nominations Now Open for dvm360® and Chewy Health’s 2023 Innovator of the Year Award

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CRANBURY, N.J. , Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dvm360 , the number one multimedia platform in the veterinary industry, in partnership with Chewy Health, the dedicated health care arm of Chewy, is thrilled to announce that nominations for the dvm360 2023 Innovator of the Year™ award program are now open through October 13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CRANBURY, N.J. , Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dvm360 , the number one multimedia platform in the veterinary industry, in partnership with Chewy Health, the dedicated health care arm of Chewy, is thrilled to announce that nominations for the dvm360 2023 Innovator of the Year™ award program are now open through October 13, 2023.
  • Veterinary professionals can nominate a colleague for the dvm360 Innovator of the Year Award by visiting https://mjhlifesciences.tfaforms.net/539 .
  • Change and innovation are essential in our industry as they allow us to adapt, grow and thrive in a dynamic world.
  • To register for the dvm360 Fetch Long Beach conference in Long Beach, California, please click here .

HiBid Approaches Record Sales with $42.1 Million as Fine Watches and Musical Instruments Highlight Upcoming Auctions

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

HiBid's upcoming timed and live auctions showcase an eclectic variety of goods including Amish furniture, exquisite sculptures, and luxury wristwatches.

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  • HiBid's upcoming timed and live auctions showcase an eclectic variety of goods including Amish furniture, exquisite sculptures, and luxury wristwatches.
  • Fine jewelry and U.S. coins and currency are available for bidding, as well as enough stringed, brass, and woodwind instruments to equip a high school band.
  • HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of lots and categories that appeal to bidders worldwide.
  • HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360 , providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports live auctions, timed auctions, and internet absentee bidding.

Streamline Exceptional Pet Care with a New Series of Resources from AAHA

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The series, developed in collaboration with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res.

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  • The series, developed in collaboration with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res.
  • Anesthesia), an internationally acclaimed lecturer on anesthesia and pain management, includes several essential tools for veterinary teams.
  • These tools are designed to simplify safe anesthesia and excellent patient care from hospital to home.
  • To further optimize outcomes and evolve a veterinary team's approach to anesthesia and optimize outcomes, check out the AAHA Anesthesia Safety and Monitoring Guidelines Certificate for interactive learning based on our trusted AAHA Guidelines.

VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY NURSES/TECHNICIANS LEARN HOW TO PERFORM LIFE-SAVING, EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND MASTER OTHER NEW SKILLS AT 22nd NAVC INSTITUTE

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency and critical care including respiratory emergencies in dogs and stabilizing and treating an exotic animal experiencing trauma are among the areas of veterinary medicine veterinary professionals from around the world will learn and master during five days of hands-on, immersive training at the 22nd NAVC Institute. Hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), the event will take place May 21 - 26 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. 

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  • At NAVC Institute, veterinary professionals will have the opportunity to perform and master life-saving procedures.
  • In addition to emergency medicine, NAVC Institute provides courses with sessions on performing knee and hip surgery on dogs, dental procedures on rabbits, spaying turtles and perfecting ultrasound techniques.
  • "At NAVC Institute, veterinary professionals will have the opportunity to perform and master life-saving procedures, expanding the depth and breadth of care they can provide to all their patients."
  • For more information on courses and sessions, see the NAVC Institute Program Guide To register, please contact [email protected] .