NYSVMS webinar: Has work life balance gone too far? January 27th
NYSVMS
Register now for NYSVMS webinar: Has work life balance gone too far? on January 27th from 7-8 PM led by Stacy Pursell, CPC/CERS, founder and CEO of The VET Recruiter and Travis Meredith, DVM, MBA, DACT. In recent years, the veterinary profession has embraced a vital shift toward well-being, flexibility, and mental health. But are there unintended consequences when balance becomes theonlypriority? In this provocative thought leadership session they will explore whether the modern workplace is now facing new challenges—like declining productivity, disengagement, and diminished ambition—as a result of over correcting from a culture of chronic overwork. This webinar does not represent an official NYSVMS position, but rather offers a space for respectful, open dialogue around a timely issue facing the profession.
$1.5M grant boosts postdoctoral research across 4 colleges
Cornell University CVM
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation awarded Cornell a $1.5 million grant to support postdoctoral researchers in key areas of the natural sciences. The funding will reach four colleges across the university, strengthening vital talent pipelines that drive scientific innovation and research.
Dr. Nicole Buote appointed next director of the Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center
Cornell University CVM
Dr. Nicole Buote, associate professor of small animal surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences, recently started her tenure as director of the Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center (RCHC). Buote is the second director in the center’s history following the planned retirement of Rory Todhunter, Ph.D. ’92, professor of surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences, and inaugural director of RCHC since July 2023.
What Thoroughbred horse racing can learn from Formula 1
AVMA
Could Formula 1 (F1) be a model for Thoroughbred racing as far as data is concerned? This idea came up at the 2025 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual conference, held December 6-10, 2025, in Denver. During a three-hour session, “In-Depth: Smarter Horse Racing Through Technology and Imaging,” speakers discussed ways technological advancements can improve equine safety and performance.
Listening can go long way when it comes to leadership
AVMA
It can be frustrating when a client doesn’t follow instructions for at-home care or medication dosing. Similarly, problems can arise when leadership doesn’t listen to their employees and act on their feedback. This disconnect is happening on a national scale in the veterinary profession, according to an employee engagement survey of small animal practices. For example, only 28% of respondents said hospital leadership supports efforts to balance their work and personal life.
Rare tumor surgery helps dog walk again
DVM360
Late last October, Bessie, a 2-year-old chihuahua mix, was brought to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine by her owners Tammy Wright and Wendy Chartier because she lost the ability to move her back legs, going from a mild limp to total paralysis in only 12 days.
Should I feed my senior horse beet pulp?
The Horse
My horse is 34 years old and has very few teeth left. I currently feed him senior feed, which I make into a very soft mash, in addition to his chopped hay, but he does not maintain his weight well during the winter. Can I replace some of his senior feed with wet beet pulp?
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