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Veterinary professional associate curriculum light on hands-on training

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The proposed curriculum for Colorado State Universitys masters in veterinary clinical care degree program appears far less rigorous than the universitys veterinary degree program and, in some cases, some veterinary technology programs.

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Done with Dog Daddy

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Dog trainers that use aversive training methods, including Augusto DeOliveira, also known as "The Dog Daddy," have caught the attention of concerned animal welfare groups, trainers, veterinary behaviorists, and pet owners.

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APHIS seeks equine professionals for inspector roles

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Updates to the Horse Protection Act remove the ability for horse industry organizations to train and license inspectors. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will screen and train applicants, preferably veterinarians, to be horse protection inspectors. Instead, the U.S.

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New Jersey’s first veterinary college achieves first step in accreditation process

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The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is on track to receive provisional accreditation from the AVMA Council on Education when students matriculate next fall, allowing them to complete training and be eligible to sit for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours

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For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain groups of students seem to be affected by this pressure more than others, indicating a potential need for more targeted and intensified support.

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Women’s business organization welcomes first veterinarian board chair

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The organization has been advocating for and training women entrepreneurs since 1975. Janis Shinkawa, a multi-practice owner in Ventura, California, was recently installed as chair of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ board of directors.

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A practice manager’s tips for recruiting veterinary team members

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A quick hiring process maintains staff morale, reduces financial losses, and ensures the quality of services, explained Theresa Cosper-Roberts, who is a registered veterinary technician and manager of the Surgical Training Center at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.

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