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To celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we hosted a ‘PetSavers Progressive Care’ module at BSAVA Congress 2024 where some of our prestigious alumni, who are exponents of EBVM (Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine), discussed how to bring findings from high quality evidence into day-to-day clinical practice. The module examined how to use EBVM techniques in real life; how to decide when new information is relevant to veterinary practice; how to differentiate good science from mediocre or bad science; how to identify misuse of evidence; how to design your own study and avoid the common pitfalls encountered in veterinary research, including how to access support for study design and gaining ethical approval. If you were unable to attend, and would like to find out more, recordings of the sessions are available free of charge until the end of August in the BSAVA library. Click here to access the talks and select the PetSavers’ Progressive Care: the Evidence Interface https://ow.ly/P9p250RSGMh #BSAVA #BSAVAlibrary #PetSaversProgressiveCare #EBVM #veterinaryeducation

🌟 Join Us at the Veterinary Behavior Symposium 2025 in Louisville, KY! 🌟 📆 Dates: June 17-18, 2025 📍 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Dive deep into the world of veterinary behavior at the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists' two-day symposium. This event is your gateway to the latest in behavior research and practical application! Day 1: Scientific Paper Session Get a front-row seat to the future of veterinary behavior with presentations on the latest, emerging research. This is where new understanding begins, setting the foundation for advanced treatments and deeper knowledge. Day 2: Practical Behavior Forum This year, we focus on the complex interplay between health and behavior. Join experts in behavior and internal medicine for in-depth discussions and practical insights that you can start applying immediately to your practice. 🔬 Why Attend? • Cutting-Edge Research: Stay at the forefront of behavioral science with the latest studies and data. • Practical Insights: Gain actionable knowledge from combo presentations by experts in multiple disciplines. • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and leaders in the field to enhance your professional network. 🌐 Whether you’re deepening your expertise or looking to translate knowledge into practice, VBS 2025 offers valuable takeaways for everyone involved in veterinary medicine. 👉 Registration will open soon. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a transformative experience that will elevate your approach to veterinary behavior. #ACVB #VeterinaryBehaviorSymposium #VBS2025 #SPS2025 #PBF2025 #VeterinaryBehavior #VetMed #BehaveKY #BehaviorGameStrong

Register for our free cytology webinar on September 24! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gXdbXyu4 Join us Tuesday, September 24, for a new webinar that will address common pain points with current veterinary cytology reports and show a new approach to improving the quality of the information provided to veterinary clinicians. You will learn how to get better-quality information for clinical decision-making, review newly standardized terminology, and see how you can improve your sample submissions to increase the quality of the differential diagnosis and ease the interpretation of the report. Key Learning Objectives: --How to interpret a more quantitative description of cytologic findings associated to the clinical history of patients --How terminology has evolved from modifier terms to a more definitive diagnosis --How you can transform an inconclusive report to an actionable one that enables your treatment plan #VeterinaryCytology #ClinicalPathology #CompanionAnimalHealth #VeterinaryWebinar #VetMed #VetTech #Enovis #BetterIs 

If you are looking to better-quality information for clinical decision-making, then do not miss out on this webinar - There is still time to register!

“Unpredictable and uncontrollable” is a difficult way to describe the reasons why vets are leaving. I believe it’s an incorrect way to look at things that doesn’t factor in the millions of reasons vets have to leave. Veterinary as a whole is in a difficult spot - there just isn’t enough time & vets to help all the animals that need care. There are different solutions for time, Mlemo included. What needs a more robust and systemic solution is the amount of vets currently in practice. Maybe if we recognised the issue is partly the culture, partly how we handle educating vets (only 1 university in Ireland has a suitable course! a lot of future vets have to go to the UK or other EU countries as there just isn’t enough places in that course for everyone that wants to attend it), and all the other factors; we could try coming up with some other solution that fixes things longer term. I’m open to conversation about this, feel free to comment or DM your thoughts.

A supportive work environment involves a workplace where employees have good relationships with one another, good communication, and there is clear and fair leadership on board. A strong correlation exists between a supportive work environment and job satisfaction among veterinary profesionals that can lead to increased work commitment and effort shown by employees at work. This leads to increased productivity, better physical and mental wellbeing for the employee, and less staff turnover for the employer. High work-related stress and low job satisfaction among veterinary professionals can lead to many adverse outcomes for individuals and the practice, such as higher rate of decreased work performance, and increased frequency of errors and accidents at work. A supportive work environment can act as a buffer against stresses and strains in an individual's personal and professional life because the camaraderie and concern for one another that occurs in a supportive work environment can lead to emotional, instrumental, and informational support for employees during hard times. This can be seen as an investment for both the employer and the employee, leading more dedication to the practice and more effecient employees, showing how important this is in preventing staff turnover and keeping employees satisfied in their current position. Just a thought. What do you think?

Don't miss our upcoming live webinar, "Challenging Euthanasia Cases and Preventing Dysthanasia," on Thursday, December 12, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Dr. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW, will lead a discussion on navigating challenging euthanasia cases. In this presentation, Dr. Cooney will cover: • The complexities of defining a "good death" from both the pet owner's and veterinarian's perspectives • How to address and prevent dysthanasias, ensuring the mental well-being of both the pet's loved ones and the veterinary team • Strategies for handling difficult euthanasia cases, with time to discuss real-life scenarios 🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 🕒 Time: 8:00 p.m. EST Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wPdrt. This webinar is intended for veterinary professionals only.

Miss yesterday's cytology webinar? No problem! Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ghdg5Cpr This presentation addresses common pain points with current veterinary cytology reports and shows you a new approach to improving the quality of the information provided to veterinary clinicians. You will learn how to get better-quality information for clinical decision-making, review newly standardized terminology, and see how you can improve your sample submissions to increase the quality of the differential diagnosis and ease the interpretation of the report. #VeterinaryCytology #ClinicalPathology #CompanionAnimalHealth #VeterinaryWebinar #VetMed #VetTech #Enovis #BetterIs 

Don't miss it! Join our webinar on Nov 19th at 7pm GMT. Learn about microbiota analysis from expert Carla Giuditta Vecchiato, DVM PhD. Gain insights on interpreting analysis, key parameters, and testing benefits.    #PurinaProPlan #PetCare #VeterinaryMedicine

We are conducting a global review of the veterinary vaccinology research and innovation landscape. Over the next 12 months, we’ll be gathering insights to identify gaps in the field, strengthen support for the community, and provide valuable knowledge for funders and policymakers. 📕 So, we want to hear from YOU! 🎤 What conferences do you regularly attend in the veterinary vaccinology field? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ or message us directly. Your input is essential in shaping the future of veterinary vaccinology research! 🌍 The Pirbright Institute Medical Research Council UK Research and Innovation BBSRC Roslin Institute #VeterinaryVaccinology #GlobalResearch #VeterinaryScience #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryResearch #VeterinaryCommunity #VeterinaryMedicine #ScientificResearch #ResearchImpact #VaccinesForAnimals