A win-win: Scholarship gift emerges from Qualified Charitable Distribution
Cornell University CVM
Creating a DVM scholarship may feel out of reach for most of us — giving away large dollar amounts that are meant to make a significant difference for a professional student is no small financial feat. But, for folks with a reasonable retirement account, making this kind of impact is more feasible than most people think.
BlendVet looking for vets to volunteer in classrooms this Fall
BlendVet
BlendVet is providing veterinary career pathways for middle and high school students from all types of communities. Their structured and engaging roadmap bridges the gap creating aspirational goals for the next generation of veterinary professionals. BlendVet is always looking for volunteers to join them in shaping the future of veterinary medicine by empowering the next generation with knowledge, experience, and guidance! Check out their website for all of their volunteer opportunities and how you can help.
Tractor Supply acquires VIP Petcare in push toward ‘omnichannel offering’
AVMA
Tractor Supply has acquired mobile veterinary care provider VIP Petcare from PetIQ for an undisclosed sum. “Bringing VIP Petcare’s veterinary services capabilities in-house strengthens Tractor Supply’s existing pet health platform,” the company said in a May 28 press release. With the move, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. gains the largest provider of mobile veterinary care and access to more pet owners through VIP Petcare’s broader retail partner network, according to the release.
Midwestern cancels plans for veterinary college in Illinois
AVMA
Midwestern University will not be moving forward with its proposal for a Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine. The private, nonprofit graduate and postgraduate university, which specializes in healthcare education, announced in 2024 plans for a veterinary college at its Downers Grove, Illinois, campus. Midwestern previously established a College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 at its Glendale, Arizona, campus, which has been accredited by the AVMA Council on Education since 2018.
Veterinary hospice offers cats and clients familiar comforts: Familiarize clients with veterinary hospice
DVM360
Part 1 of this article provides definitions of veterinary hospice and palliative care, describes the advantages of hospice care, and presents an overview of how to talk with clients about feline hospice care.
How to prevent colic in horses
The Horse
When you go to the barn for evening chores you hear banging in the far stall—your horse is down and rolling. They get to their feet when you run to the stall but immediately start pawing and circling and quickly drop again to roll.
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