COVID Conscious Canines

Whether you are starting a new school year in the classroom, in the clinic, or as a new doctor, we could all use a little school spirit this fall! Thank you to Devin Osterhoudt for sending us his pooches all decked out with Auburn school spirit while still maintaining COVID courtesies! 

 

NAVC Veterinary Innovation Summit

INNOVATIONS AND CONSUMER TRENDS DRIVING CHANGES IN THE VETERINARY INDUSTRY

How Pet Owners, New Technology and COVID-19 Are Reshaping the Delivery of Animal Healthcare 

ORLANDO, FL – AUGUST 11, 2021 – Digital healthcare, telemedicine, COVID-19 and millennials are transforming the veterinary healthcare system. These are among the topics to be featured at the Veterinary Innovation + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit in Kansas City, MO, August 27 - 29. Changemakers and thought leaders will convene to learn the latest research and technology, determine what the future of veterinary medicine looks like and discuss how the industry must change to meet the needs of veterinary professionals and consumers. The Summit is jointly hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Veterinary Innovation Council (VIC).

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Trivia Tuesday

Trivia Time! How do prairie dogs greet each other?

The Answer? It may look like they are kissing, but they are actually touching their front two teeth together!  These little mammals are quite territorial and this type of greeting helps them to identify members of their family group.

Congratulations to Juliann Jakeman of Kansas State University for being the first to correctly answer this issue's question!

VIN Topic Rounds

 

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of August, join Anne Elizabeth Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12pm ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is A Pain in the Back – Thoraco-lumbar Intervertebral Disk Disease on August 17, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• Common clinical signs of thoraco-lumbar intervertebral disk disease
• Criteria for choosing medical management of thoraco-lumbar intervertebral disk disease
• Criteria for recommending surgical management of thoraco-lumbar intervertebral disk disease
• How to determine prognosis for recovery from thoraco-lumbar intervertebral disk disease

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Making a Paw-sitive Impact

Making A Paw-sitive Impact 

Marissa Robertson | Western University of Health Sciences, DVM Class of 2023

I – like most vet students – got into veterinary medicine because I am passionate about helping animals.  Over the past few years, I have become increasingly aware of the need for accessible veterinary care.  There are significant gaps in services throughout our country, and many communities have pets that they love dearly but can’t afford to take them to the vet for basic care.  Ever since I was an undergrad, I have continually sought out opportunities to volunteer at events that help provide much needed veterinary care to underserved communities.  When I began vet school, that goal didn’t change, and an amazing opportunity fell into my lap – or, rather, into my inbox. 

One afternoon I was shuffling through the seemingly endless number of emails in my inbox when I came across a call for volunteers.  The SCVMA was partnering with Downtown Dog Rescue to host a free clinic in an underserved community in Los Angeles.  I immediately signed up, but little did I know that I was signing up to be part of such an amazing team of people.  In the fall of 2019, as a timid first-year veterinary student, I attended my first Community Clinic event.  Owners lined up around the block with all of their pets in tow.  The clinic provided free vaccines, deworming medication, flea prevention, microchipping, grooming services, and even spay and neuter surgeries.  Additionally, the team of volunteers took the opportunity to connect with and educate the clients.  I was astounded at the number of pets we were able to provide care for, and by the end of the day I was filled with joy knowing we made a difference in that community.  Since that day, I have continued to volunteer every month at their clinic. 

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