Veterinary Voices

Plans for new veterinary school in Kentucky stall

Murray State University's ambition to open Kentucky's first veterinary school hit a roadblock last week when the General Assembly adjourned without approving a bill necessary to start a veterinary college. Nevertheless, indications are that the effort will be revived when lawmakers reconvene in January.

Plans for new veterinary school in Kentucky stall published on April 24, 2024. 

 

When farmers own a veterinary practice

Veterinarians long have had a close-knit relationship with farmers, whether they're treating their livestock, offering advice on animal husbandry or just being a friend to talk to when times are tough. But one farming family deep in the Australian outback has taken the relationship to the next level: They bought the local veterinary practice.

When farmers own a veterinary practice published on April 19, 2024.

One Health clinics that treat pets, people together catch on

In a conference room at a Manhattan housing facility for people transitioning from homelessness, a man brought in his black and white cat for a free exam. He was worried about a cough the pet had developed.

One Health clinics that treat pets, people together catch on published on April 16, 2024. 

UC Davis advances, expands veterinary school upgrade

A spacious new emergency room and intensive care unit, along with more money for research and scholarships, stand among clear markers that the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has nearly completed a $500 million fundraising drive. And it's not done.

 

UC Davis advances, expands veterinary school upgrade published on April 12, 2024. 

 

Exam backlog has foreign-trained veterinarians in limbo

Dr. Elisabeth Billod-Girard has for 18 months been in fruitless pursuit of a seat for an exam she needs to become a licensed veterinarian in the United States. It's been as frustrating, she thinks, as trying to get tickets to a Taylor Swift show. No, worse.

Exam backlog has foreign-trained veterinarians in limbo published on April 10, 2024. 

Mars' Linnaeus unit lays off veterinary specialists in UK

Mars Inc. is laying off some veterinary specialists at its Linnaeus business in the United Kingdom, citing a mismatch between staffing levels and demand for veterinary care.

Mars' Linnaeus unit lays off veterinary specialists in UK published on April 4, 2024. 

Pioneering nonprofit veterinary hospital plans its next century

Now in its second 100 years of operation, the iconic nonprofit emergency and specialty hospital known as Animal Medical Center of New York City renews its commitment to independent practice, postgraduate education of veterinary professionals and charitable care.

Pioneering nonprofit veterinary hospital plans its next century published on March 28, 2024.

Layoffs at PetIQ after it closes 149 veterinary practices

Pet medication distributor PetIQ has closed 149 veterinary practices located inside stores of partners that include Walmart, Meijer and Tractor Supply Co., citing a tight labor market for veterinarians even as demand for pet care appears to ease from a pandemic peak. 

Layoffs at PetIQ after it closes 149 veterinary practices published on March 27, 2024. 

 

UK intensifies probe of veterinary competition, pricing

Authorities in the United Kingdom have raised the possibility of imposing a cap on veterinary prescription fees and forcing large companies to sell veterinary practices, in a sobering assessment of competition levels that sent one corporate consolidator's share price tumbling.

UK intensifies probe of veterinary competition, pricing published on March 13, 2024. 

 

Veterinary consolidator CVS expands further in Australia

Corporate consolidator CVS Group is rapidly growing its presence in Australia in a further sign that ownership concentration in that country's veterinary profession is moving toward the higher levels already seen in the United Kingdom and United States.

Veterinary consolidator CVS expands further in Australia published on March 20, 2024.