A provocative article wonders why there are more studies on dogs than cats, and asks the question of some top researchers. Is it anti-cat bias? From the article, in the New York Times: [I] emailed Elinor Karlsson at the Broad Institute and the University of Massachusetts. She is a geneticist … Continue reading Anti-cat bias in research? It may be hurting people, too
Enjoying these features on veterinary students? I sure enjoy finding out more about tomorrow’s colleagues! During a visit to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz., Nationwide Field Veterinarian Dr. Kristen Britton chose Cara Donnici (2021) to get the “Three questions for …” treatment. Take it … Continue reading Three questions for … Midwestern’s Cara Donnici
Are you on board with the move to change the term “veterinary technician” to “veterinary nurse”? The initiative promoted by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) got a boost recently when the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University decided to join the CVM at Michigan State … Continue reading Veterinary Nurse Initiative gains steam as Purdue CVM gets on board
This article from CNBC is aimed at people who are considering leaving jobs to work for themselves, but it does a good job explaining the new tax code for those who are already their own boss. That includes many veterinarians, of course. If you’re one of them (or plan to … Continue reading Sole proprietor? Independent contractor? New tax code has goodies for you
What talented and multi-dimensional people veterinary students are! Oregon State’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine’s Raquel Schenone, chosen by Nationwide Field Veterinarian Dr. Kristen Britton after a lecture at the veterinary school, is a gifted musician. Play on Raquel! Can you please share something unexpected you discovered or learned on … Continue reading Three questions for … Oregon State’s Raquel Schenone
I’m at the VetPartner‘s meeting in advance of VMX (formerly the NAVC conference), but thanks to the “miracle” of scheduling, I am happy to present our first featured veterinary student of the year: Washington State’s Hannah French. She was chosen by Dr. Kristen Britton, one of our Nationwide Field Veterinarians, … Continue reading Three questions for … Washington State’s Hannah French