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What do two pain-management and anesthesia experts talk about when they get together? It all starts with checklists. Tasha McNerney interviews Stephen Cital about how the field has changed from the old-fashioned belief that “animals don’t feel pain” to where we are today.

Philanthropist Gerald B. Shreiber donated $30 million to open the first veterinary school in New Jersey, set to open in 2025. He hopes in-state tuition and expanded degree options—including for veterinary assistants and technicians—will keep more vet med professionals in the state.

Created by veterinarians, Vetspacito is more than a business—its founders want it to be a movement. Resources include pet owner education videos, English and Spanish informational flyers, and seminars on how to better serve the Spanish speaking-population through cultural competency.

AAHA and Dallas College offer the Veterinary Assistant Program—an online program great for veterinary assistants, practice managers, kennel assistants, etc.—anyone in your practice who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Nearly 40% of dogs show signs of canine osteoarthritis (OA), but many don’t receive treatment. That could change with the newly FDA-approved Librela, a monthly injectable that has been used by veterinarians in Europe for the past two years with largely positive results.

Endocrine diseases are highly common, but often missed early on due to subtle and variable symptoms. The 2023 AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines are out now, including helpful resources to demystify these complex and confusing cases for your whole team.