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NAVC Institute: Immersive Learning

NAVC Institute:

Immersive Learning Gives Veterinary Professionals Skills To Immediately Put Into Practice

NAVC Institute 2022 features hands-on training for veterinarians and, new this year, specific courses for veterinary nurses/technicians

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ORLANDO, FL – MAY 16, 2022 – The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) will host its 21st NAVC Institute (May 21-27), an interactive and immersive conference for veterinary professionals to master techniques they can take back to their clinics and immediately apply to their daily work. New this year are programs specifically designed for veterinary nurses/technicians and an exciting new course on anesthesia that pairs veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians who work together as a team when animals are anesthetized.

At the NAVC Institute, veterinary professionals participate in hands-on learning they can immediately use in practice.

“The NAVC Institute is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for veterinary professionals to receive hands-on, real-world education on skills and techniques they can immediately use in their practices,” said NAVC’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dana Varble, DVM, CAE. “We’re excited to introduce new courses specifically designed for veterinary nurses and technicians, including ‘Anesthesia for Your Practice Team’ which pairs veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians to create the real-world team experience of administering and managing anesthesia.”

At the NAVC Institute, participants learn from world-renowned instructors in a small, intimate classroom setting, allowing them to receive intensive one-on-one training. This unique environment increases knowledge retention and makes course materials easier to understand, and put into practice to provide the best veterinary care for animals.

Topic areas and course leaders include:

Anesthesia for Practice Teams (Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses/Technicians); Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA
Case-based Applied Behavioral Medicine (Veterinarians) and, Everyday Behavioral Medicine (Veterinary Nurses/Technicians); Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB
Practical Orthopedic Surgical Techniques; Ross H. Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVS
Practical Techniques in Soft Tissue Surgery; Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS
Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound; Erin Porter, DVM, DACVR, DACVR-EDI; Martha Moon Larson, DVM, MS, DACVR.

“The Soft Tissue Surgery course I took was unbelievably helpful! Once I returned to work, I was immediately able to perform proceduresI learned and was previously nervous to perform. I was able to do them with great confidence, and all the surgeries were successful,” said Katherine O’Brien, DVM, a past NAVC Institute attendee. “I can say that this course helped me help my patients immediately whereas before I was sending them to specialists. Now I have families that drive hours to come to my practice as they know I can help their pet.”

Participants choose one course of study which includes multiple days of lectures and hands-on workshops, plus opportunities to network. Depending on the course selected, participants can earn 12-34 RACE-approved continuing education credits.

The NAVC Institute will take place at the Caribe Royale Orlando. To get an in-depth look at what courses and sessions are offered, read the NAVC Institute Program Guide.

About the NAVC

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. The world’s leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and provide the best medical care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including: educational events, headlined by VMX, the world’s largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within the veterinary industry; a robust digital platform for virtual learning and engagement; the veterinary industry’s largest and award-winning portfolio of trade publications; and an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. To learn more about the NAVC’s products and brands, visit https://navc.com/. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit https://navc.com/calendar/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: +1.352.317.8651

Nanci Schwartz, APR, CPRC | [email protected] | M: +1.305.788.8256

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Acupuncture And Herbs

Acupuncture And Herbs:

A Recipe To Help Geriatric Pets And Those With Cancer

Veterinarians to Learn How Integrative and Conventional Medicine can be Combined to Treat Patients with Life Impacting Disease

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ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 14, 2022 – Acupuncture, herbal medicine and other non-traditional options are growing in popularity for treating pets with cancer, chronic renal failure, severe pain associated with chronic arthritis and other ailments, even extending life for geriatric patients and improving quality of life.

Acupuncture for geriatric patients, cancer treatments that start with herbs and nutrition, and alternative treatments for common neurologic conditions are among the topics veterinarians from around the world will learn about from veterinary experts during the "Level Up: Integrative Medicine" virtual summit, presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 19 and 21.

A cat undergoes electroacupuncture treatment.

“As many people are open to integrative medicine to treat illness in humans, the same approaches are now being applied to help our pets live longer and enjoy a better quality of life,” said Dana Varble, DVM, CAE, NAVC’s Chief Veterinary Officer. “The Level Up virtual summits are another example of how the NAVC is opening the door for veterinary professionals everywhere to learn about advances in animal healthcare that can be used immediately in their practices.”

Acupuncture offers an alternative treatment option for geriatric patients where conventional treatments may be difficult. During the session “Integrative Approach to Geriatric Patients,” Huisheng Xie, BSvm, MS, PhD, professor of the Chi University, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida and the China Agricultural University, will discuss how acupuncture can relieve pain, alleviate other illness and extend an animal’s life with a better quality of life.

“Quality of life in geriatric animals is one of the top concerns for pet owners and their veterinarians. Acupuncture works on the whole body by stimulating multiple internal systems that help the body respond to help with pain and even repair damaged tissue,” said Dr. Xie. “What we achieve with acupuncture is that the animal maintains the highest quality of life as long as possible before the end of life which we can often extend another three to five years.”

“Level Up: Integrative Medicine” summit attendees will also learn about integrative treatments for common neurologic conditions observed in general veterinary practice. Deanne Zenoni, DVM, CVSMT, CVMRT, CVA, an associate veterinarian at Tops Veterinary Rehabilitation and Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital as well as an instructor at the Healing Oasis, will lead an in-depth discussion about how exercise and hydrotherapy can be used to treat patients with degenerative myelopathy, a disease affecting the spinal cord which can lead to lameness, difficulty with stairs or reluctance to do certain activities.

“Just like in people, we target weak areas and work to help the dog maintain or regain independent mobility. Hydrotherapy is a whole body strengthening due to the resistance of the water but the buoyancy and warmth helps with improved weight bearing and range of motion of the pet,” said Dr. Zenoni. “Exercises are something that can be done at home as part of the daily routine as well.”

Additionally, summit attendees will learn how herbal medicine and diet can help a pet with a cancer diagnosis. Nicole Sheehan, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, MATP, owner of Whole Pet Animal Hospitals, will present a two-part lecture that addresses how herbs and nutrition are used, in addition to conventional treatments, to improve quality of life, maximize survival times, and provide practical strategies for pet owners to contribute to the healing process at home.

“Level Up” is a new series of virtual events developed by the NAVC and hosted on their virtual education platform, VetFolio, to help veterinary professionals take their careers to the next level. Registrants can receive up to four hours of continuing education. Click here to register.

About the NAVC

MEDIA CONTACT:

Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: +1.352.317.8651

Nanci Schwartz, APR, CPRC | [email protected] | M: +1.305.788.8256

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Put Your Best Self Forward

Veterinary Nurses And Technicians To Learn Self-Advocacy And Personal Wellbeing Techniques During Free Webinar

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First of three-webinar series is part of the North American Veterinary Community’s Veterinary Nurse Empowerment Initiative

ORLANDO, FL – April 6, 2022 – Veterinary nurses and technicians are passionate about what they do. As critical members of the veterinary healthcare team focused on helping animals live long, healthy lives, it can be easy to become so immersed in their profession that they forget to prioritize their wellbeing.

Learning to advocate for themselves and practice self care is the focus of the “Nurse Empowerment: Elevating Recognition and Wellbeing in the Profession'' webinar the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) will host on Wednesday, April 13, at noon EDT. Participation in the live webinar is free and registration can be accessed by clicking here.

Leading veterinary nurses and technicians participating in the roundtable event will offer real, actionable learnings that attendees can use immediately at the clinic when interacting with other members of the veterinary team and pet owners, too.

“The NAVC is committed to supporting the entire veterinary healthcare team and that includes helping to elevate the role of veterinary nurses and technicians so they can reach their full potential,” said Gene O’Neill, NAVC CEO. “The webinar series, a key part of the NAVC’s broader veterinary nurse/technician empowerment initiative, is designed to give these critical team members the tools and resources to take care of and advocate for themselves.”

Moderated by NAVC Program Specialist Samantha Sacasa, CVT, the virtual event will feature a distinguished panel of credentialed veterinary nurses and technicians including:

Rebecca Rose, AAS, CVT, a certified career coach, founder and president of CATALYST Veterinary Professional Coaches
Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC), Senior Manager of Veterinary Nursing at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital
Jamie Davis, CVPM, Veterinary Practice Coach at Veterinary Growth Partners

“I love that wellbeing is part of this webinar because it takes a lot of energy to advocate for oneself,” said Brashear. “In order to have that energy, we need to take care of ourselves. We have to have wellbeing to make that work.

“I will encourage webinar attendees to take 30 seconds to help pet owners understand that we are on the same side,” continued Brashear. “Pet owners should know that veterinary technicians can answer many important questions such as medication side effects or what will happen during an upcoming procedure. Building good relationships with pet owners helps us do our jobs better.”

A lack of understanding about their roles and capabilities by pet owners contributes to the challenges credentialed veterinary nurses and technicians face and may ultimately create a stressful working environment.

In fact, a recent survey of U.S. pet owners, commissioned by the NAVC revealed that 63% percent of pet owners do not know that credentialed veterinary nurses and technicians are the animal healthcare equivalent of registered nurses and are tasked with performing life-saving and life-enhancing medical tasks and procedures.

The webinar is the first of three in a series that was announced by the NAVC at the Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX) in January as part of the industry-transforming Veterinary Nurse Empowerment Initiative. The initiative also includes a national consumer awareness and education campaign sponsored by the NAVC and VCA Animal Hospitals, with support from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in American (NAVTA), designed to increase pet owners’ understanding of the role of veterinary nurses and technicians.

Future webinars include:

“Nurse Empowerment: Improving Compensation and Turnover,” on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at noon, EDT

“Nurse Empowerment: Optimizing Utilization and Job Satisfaction,” on Wednesday, August 31, at noon, EDT

About the NAVC

MEDIA CONTACT:

Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: +1.352.317.8651

Nanci Schwartz, APR, CPRC | [email protected] | M: +1.305.788.8256

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Veterinary Professionals Expand Oral Care Skills at Level Up: Dentistry

Free Virtual Event, February 24, Offers Learnings that can be Immediately Applied in Veterinary Clinics.

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ORLANDO, FL – FEBRUARY 17, 2022 – Oral disease is one of the most common diseases in pets but among the least understood because clinical signs are generally subtle or absent. Patients with dental disease are often in pain and lack clinical signs.

As part of February’s Pet Dental Health Month, the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) will offer LevelUp: Dentistry, on Thursday, February 24, and it is open to veterinary professionals worldwide. This free virtual event is the second offering in the new Level Up educational series available through VetFolio.com.

“Untreated oral disease can lead to many health problems in animals,” said NAVC Chief Veterinary Officer Dana Varble, DVM, CAE. “With consistent and thorough assessment and treatment by the veterinary healthcare team, many of the dental issues our pets may develop can be resolved within general practice and without having to send the animal to a specialist. This is a benefit to all – the veterinary clinic, client and, most important of all, the patient.”

Attendees will learn dental techniques that can be applied immediately in their respective veterinary clinics, enabling primary care veterinary team members to improve their client relationships and patient care.

The Level Up: Dentistry includes three interactive sessions:

The Gold Standard – Steps to a COHAT – Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) will walk attendees through the proper Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) steps and explain why it is more than just teeth cleaning. Berg is president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education.

Managing Difficult Extractions and Extraction Complications in the Dog – There are many possible reasons why a dog might need a tooth extracted, whether due to a fracture or periodontal disease. Sandra Manfra Marretta, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, AVDC will lead a discussion on how to make difficult extractions in dogs more efficient, less traumatic and with fewer complications. She is a Professor Emerita in Small Animal Surgery and Dentistry at the University of Illinois.

Difficulties in Opening and Closing the Mouth: Differentials and Treatments – When presented with a patient that is having difficulty opening their mouth, the clinician is faced with challenges that are often life-threatening. Boaz Arzi, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS will inform practitioners of the possible differential diagnosis, imaging, and therapeutic options. Dr. Arzi is an associate professor of dentistry and oral surgery at the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

To learn more about Level Up: Dentistry or to register, click here. Participants will receive three continuing education credits.

“Participation in the Level Up: Dentistry is open to veterinarians and veterinary nurses and technicians who are partners in the care of our animals,” said NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill. “This free summit is another example of the NAVC’s commitment to providing unparalleled opportunities that foster lifelong learning for the veterinary community while promoting the advancement of animal care everywhere.”

The Level Up virtual series is part of NAVC’s VirtualXP division, launched last October with a global summit for veterinary nurses and technicians. Through VirtualXP, the NAVC provides a comprehensive portfolio of virtual learning and events customized to individual learning preferences. VirtualXP complements the NAVC’s industry-leading in-person events and includes interactive virtual summits, live webinars and the microlearning videos series VetFolio Bytes. All VirtualXP education is offered exclusively through the NAVC’s online learning platform, VetFolio.com.

About the NAVC

MEDIA CONTACTS: Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: +1.352.317.8651 / Nanci Schwartz | [email protected] | M: +1.305.788.8256

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VMX 2022 In Review

Thank you for joining us at VMX 2022.

Whether in person or virtually, we are grateful that you chose VMX, the world’s largest and most comprehensive annual veterinary conference and expo, to learn breakthrough advances in animal medicine. We were proud to welcome more than 15,000 attendees from the global veterinary community this year.

Relive The Best Moments

Take a closer look at the excitement and education in our VMX 2022 Highlight Videos.

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VMX 2022 Highlights: What’s New in Animal Healthcare in 2022

Dogs, Cats, and Even Reptiles Are Living Longer With A Better Quality Of Life Thanks To Advances In Oncology, New Applications For Acupuncture, Emergency Care And Senior Wellness

ORLANDO, FL – JANUARY 20, 2022 The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) wrapped up its 39th annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) Wednesday evening, January 19, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Veterinary professionals from around the world attended, in person and virtually, learning breakthrough advances in animal medicine from their peers.

VMX is the world’s largest and most comprehensive annual veterinary conference and expo. More than 500 exhibitors showcased the latest in diagnostic, pharmaceutical, nutrition, products and solutions to help veterinary practices best meet the needs of their animal patients and human clients.

“VMX is where veterinarians and veterinary nurses and technicians learn the latest in veterinary medicine, diagnostics and treatments, so they can take this knowledge home to provide the best care possible for all animals. It is also the launchpad for major research and product introductions from the world’s leading global veterinary companies and organizations,” said NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill. “We are thankful for the more than 15,000 participants and attendees from our global veterinary community who helped make this another successful year.”

Helping animals live longer, comfortable, better quality lives was an important area of focus at VMX 2022. Presenters shared the latest technology and medicine for keeping animals of all species healthy as they age. VMX 2022 offered nearly a thousand education sessions covering hundreds of topics as far-reaching as:

Equine wound management
Decoding your cat
Evidence-based use of probiotics
Surgical procedures in zoo animals
Canine mitral valve disease
Anesthesia and surgery on fish

Click here to see B-roll of VMX 2022 with highlights from select presenters who spoke about breakthroughs in cancer treatment, emergency care, new perspectives in reptile oncology and more at this year’s event.

VMX 2022 offered extracurricular fun and wellness breaks including the Puppy Playground, Cat Nap Café and pilates with puppies. Radio and television personality Bobby Bones entertained attendees at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, January 15 while country music artist Gabby Barrett got them dancing at a concert on Monday, January 17.

For event photos, speaker bios and more information about this year’s conference, visit the VMX Virtual Press Center.

VMX returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando January 14-18, 2023.

About the NAVC

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. The world’s leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and provide the best medical care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including educational events, headlined by VMX, the world’s largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within the veterinary industry; a robust digital platform for virtual learning and engagement; the veterinary industry’s largest and award-winning portfolio of trade publications; and an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. To learn more about NAVC’s products and brands, visit https://navc.com/. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit https://navc.com/calendar/.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: 352-317-8651

Nanci Schwartz | [email protected] | M: 305-788-8256

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Announcing the 2022 Vettys® Award Winners

Animal health’s creative marketing award winners were

revealed at the 39th Annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo, VMX 2022

ORLANDO, FL — January 19, 2022 — The winners of The VETTY Awards, the creative marketing competition dedicated to animal health advertising, design, digital, experiential and social marketing, were revealed this week at VMX 2022, presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).

The competition is open to marketing campaigns for products and services that support the animal health community, including pharmaceuticals, pet foods, diagnostic equipment, professional associations, pet advocate organizations, and more.

This year’s competition included entries from 2020 and 2021 after the 2020 VETTYs Award was put on hold due to COVID-19.

“There were so many wonderfully creative and inventive entries this year,” said NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill. “It’s inspiring to know that not even lockdowns or working remotely could dampen the community’s creative spark. Instead, these companies and agencies rose to the challenge, and deserve tremendous accolades for achieving all they did.”

The competition featured several new categories dedicated to some of the marketing evolution that took place during the initial pandemic lockdown, including awards for virtual events.

The top prizes, including Best In Show (For-Profit), Best In Show (Non-Profit), Judges Awards, Large Animal Award, and the NAVC Spotlight winner were announced live on-stage prior to the start of VMX’s traditional Monday concert presented by Merck Animal Health.

The Grand Prize Winners were:

BEST IN SHOW (FOR-PROFIT) AWARD: Situations, Stressors & Suggestions Mental Wellness (video) Series from Royal Canin and their agency partner LIBRIX
BEST IN SHOW (NON-PROFIT) AWARD: Penn Vet New Bolton Center Holiday Message 2020 Public Service Video from The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
NAVC SPOTLIGHT AWARD: Good Vibes Concert Series from P3 Veterinary Partners and Starshot Studios
LARGE ANIMAL AWARD: Cattle Animated Videos from Merck Animal Health/SAFE-GUARD & RALGRO and Signal Theory
JUDGES AWARDS:

‘More Than Medicine’ integrated campaign from Boehringer Ingelheim and Wunderman Thompson
Curby’s Curbside Games app by CareCredit and Stephens & Associates
“Your Pet Does A Lot for You Too” video from Nationwide and Veteos

The competition’s Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were revealed to expo attendees via a large display in VMX’s exhibit hall.

The NAVC, the world’s leading not-for-profit association dedicated to supporting the global veterinary health community, introduced THE VETTYs in 2017 to recognize and reward the marketing excellence that helps fuel the rapidly growing animal health industry, which generates over $10 billion in revenue in the US alone each year.

About the NAVC

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. The world’s leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and provide the best medical care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including educational events, headlined by VMX, the world’s largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within the veterinary industry; a robust digital platform for virtual learning and engagement; the veterinary industry’s largest and award-winning portfolio of trade publications; and an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. To learn more about NAVC’s products and brands, visit https://navc.com/. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit https://navc.com/calendar/.

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VMX 2022 Pet Pitch Competition Finalists

NAVC Announces VMX 2022 Pet Pitch Competition Finalists

Five Startups to Compete for Monetary Prizes, on January 16, 2022 on the VMX Expo Floor

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ORLANDO, FL – January 12, 2022 – The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) today announced the five finalists for its fifth annual VMX Pet Pitch Competition. These startup companies will compete in a shark-tank-style pitch competition, live from the Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX), the world’s largest gathering of veterinarians. They were selected from a competitive pool of more than 35 startup companies that will exhibit their products in the VMX Startup Circle.

The VMX Pet Pitch Competition and Startup Circle give new companies the opportunity to introduce their products, services and solutions to thousands of veterinary professionals and practice decision-makers enabling veterinary professionals to operate more efficiently and deliver better healthcare solutions to clients and pets. The winner of this year’s VMX Pet Pitch Competition will receive a complimentary exhibitor booth at the Veterinary Innovation (VIS) Summit in Kansas City and an invitation to attend Purina’s PetCare Innovation Network’s annual Innovation Summit — an invitation-only event held at Nestle-Purina headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

“The NAVC is committed to supporting these startup companies and helping raise visibility for exciting new products that will help veterinary professionals deliver even better health care to our animals,” said NAVC CEO, Gene O’Neill. “The VMX Pet Pitch Competition and VMX Startup Circle give entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring their innovative ideas to life, network with global leaders in animal healthcare and receive mentorship and critical feedback to help accelerate their ideas into a thriving business.”

Five Finalists Chosen from the Expo Hall Startup Circle:

MentorVet is an evidence-based mentorship and professional development program for early-career veterinarians. MentorVet provides holistic support to veterinarians through a combination of mentorship, mental health and financial coaching, and online training in professional skills to promote wellbeing in the transition to practice.
Milo is a cloud solution that uses the latest technologies in software development to offer veterinary hospitals phone, texting, practice management solution (PMS), customer portal, customer relationship management (CRM) tools, marketing tools, website tools and more, all in one software package/system.
Moichor has automated the process of counting and recognizing different types of cells using computer vision instead of flow cytometry. It is the first application of Artificial Intelligence and imaging used to automate complete blood count (CBS) tests. This new technology enables not only in-depth analysis of routine CBCs, but also the automated detection of hemopathologic disease that would otherwise go undiscovered via standard automated CBC methodologies.
VetSnap addresses inventory management, an underserved and overlooked, but crucial function within the veterinary field. VetSnap is an integrated, automated inventory management solution that is agnostic to Product Information Managers (PIMs) and works with multiple distributors/manufacturers to streamline the inventory management process for veterinary hospitals.
Vetted Pet Health is a holistic preventative care solution for pets. Subscribers receive a quarterly preventative health kit with heartworm, flea and tick preventatives, as well as high caliber diagnostics and supplies shipped to their door. Additionally, pet parent members have 24/7 access to chat with a vet professional which allows Vetted to proactively engage members on the appropriate use of health kit tools.

The judges for the VMX 2022 Pet Pitch Competition are:

Harold Davis, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC), NAVC Board of Directors President-elect
Jay Delong, Co-Founder, Active Capital
Cheryl Good, DVM, NAVC Board of Directors Immediate Past President
Ken Niedziela, Editor, Today’s Veterinary Business
Aaron Wallace, Director, HeskaView Telecytology, previous Founder & CEO, Lacuna Diagnostics

The VMX Pet Pitch Competition will be hosted live from the VMX Expo floor in the VMX Central Learning Theater Booth 2326 on Sunday, January 16, at 4:45 p.m. The competition will be live-streamed and available afterward on the VMX Virtual Expo year-round platform.

VMX is the largest and most comprehensive veterinary conference in the world and has held this competition since 2018. The NAVC has welcomed over 100 startup companies and awarded over $100K in monetary prizes thanks to the various industry sponsors who have supported this program since its inception.

About the NAVC

MEDIA CONTACT: Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: +1-352-317-8651

Nanci Schwartz | [email protected] | M: +1-305-788-8256

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NAVC Announces Winner of Startup Pitch Competition

Mella Wins Fourth Annual Veterinary Innovation + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit Startup Pitch Competition

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) announced the remote wellness technology solution startup as the winner of the award which showcases extraordinary young companies serving the veterinary industry

ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 29, 2021 – The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) announced Mella as the winner of the Veterinary Innovation + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit Startup Pitch Competition. The competition was held during the fourth annual Veterinary Innovation + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit which brings together the most innovative and creative minds in the global veterinary industry. The Summit provides attendees with a glimpse into the future of veterinary medicine and a look at new technologies and breakthroughs that are impacting the profession.

“We are thrilled to recognize and support new products that will advance the veterinary profession and help our animals receive better quality healthcare,” said NAVC CEO, Gene O’Neill. “New technologies and innovations like the Mella Thermometer are great for our industry because they provide fear-free alternatives for pets and efficient solutions for veterinary professionals and pet parents.”

Mella builds remote wellness technology solutions for veterinarians and pet owners to better understand and track pet health. Mella provides proactive pet health monitoring that is non-invasive and integrated at multiple levels to facilitate the seamless sharing of patient data between veterinarians, pet owners, patient records and wellness platforms in real time. The Mella Home Thermometer and Mella Pro Thermometer both offer a non-invasive, fear-free approach to measuring cats’ and dogs’ temperature.

“Mella’s non-invasive thermometer is the world’s first pet thermometer that accurately measures their temperature under the armpit – a game changer for pet parents and veterinarians everywhere,” said Anya Babbitt, CEO & Co-Founder. “The NAVC has been instrumental in introducing Mella to the global veterinary community since we started Mella. We are dedicated to innovating with our veterinary partners to enable greater access to smart and connected health monitoring for pets in the clinic and home.”

This year, the Veterinary Innovation Summit + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit welcomed nearly 300 attendees in Kansas City, MO. There were 21 startup companies exhibiting and three were selected to pitch their products live at the Summit. The Veterinary Innovation + NAVC Media eCommerce Summit is hosted annually by the Veterinary Innovation Council and the NAVC. To learn more about the Veterinary Innovation Council, visit https://navc.com/vic.

About the NAVC

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. The world’s leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and provide the best medical care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including educational events, headlined by VMX, the world’s largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within the veterinary industry; a robust digital platform for virtual learning and engagement; the veterinary industry’s largest and award-winning portfolio of trade publications; and an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. To learn more about the NAVC’s products and brands, visit https://navc.com/. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit https://navc.com/calendar/.

About Mella

Mella, a Chicago-based startup, is building an ecosystem of health monitoring solutions for veterinarians and pet parents, starting with the first-ever accurate axillary thermometer, followed by a body fat analyzer, pulse ox, EKG and more. Preventative tools are now accessible, allowing pets to live longer, happier lives. The Mella founders have worked together since 2014. Their last company was acquired by a Fortune 100.

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Veterinary Professionals Worldwide Learn the Latest in Veterinary Medicine at VMX 2022

Veterinary Pros Worldwide Learn the Latest in Veterinary Medicine at VMX

From Neonatal Care for Kittens and Puppies to Advances in Cardiac, Cancer and Surgical Treatments, Innovations in Veterinary Medicine are Helping Animals Live Longer, Better Quality

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ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 18, 2021 – Advances in emergency care, including neonatal puppy and kitten emergencies and updates on pet CPR, new techniques in minimally invasive surgery, postoperative nursing care for pets with new pacemakers, and innovations in dog mitral valve disease are among the hundreds of topics to be presented at the 39th annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). Hosted by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VMX is the world’s largest and most comprehensive veterinary education conference for veterinary professionals from all over the world to gather and learn about the latest innovations in veterinary medicine. The 2022 conference will be held January 15-19 in person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, and, for the second year, everywhere virtually through VMX Virtual.

“With pet adoptions reaching an all-time high, the demand for veterinary care continues to grow. It’s crucial for veterinary professionals to learn and stay abreast of the exciting advances taking place in veterinary medicine so they can provide animals of every species the best possible healthcare,” said Gene O’Neill, NAVC CEO. “VMX provides veterinary professionals the opportunity to learn from world-renowned leaders in veterinary medicine and is the forum for the industry’s leading companies to introduce new products, pharmaceuticals and equipment that are changing the way we diagnose, treat and care for our animals. As a hybrid conference, VMX Virtual opens the door for veterinary professionals all over the world to attend and experience VMX 2022.”

VMX Conference Session Highlights Include:

Emergency and Critical Care:

“Respiratory Diseases in Pediatric Patients”
“Recover CPR: Rescuer Certification Workshop — Basic and Advanced Life Support”

Cardiology:

“Radiographic Interpretation of Canine and Feline Heart Disease”
“Nursing the Pacemaker Patient”

Oncology:

“New Perspectives in Reptile Oncology”
“What Is This ‘New’ Radiation Everyone Is Talking About for Cancer Patients?”

Surgery:

“Tricky Wounds — Not So Tricky Reconstruction”
“Fish Fun: Anesthesia and Surgery”
“Top Surgical Procedures in Reptiles and Amphibians”

Veterinary Nurses and Technicians:

“Surgical Success, Post-Operative Mess: Nursing Care of the Postoperative Patient”
“Caring for the Hospitalized Senior Pet”

Equine:

“Sports Medicine Case Discussions”
“How Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Improve Lameness Diagnosis and Treatment in Horses”

Nondomestic Animals:

“Penguin Medicine for Dummies”
“Koalas and Chlamydia”
“Yes They Do Get Sick: Crocodilian Medicine and Surgery”

Of Special Interest:

“Senior vs Geriatric: What’s the Difference and How to Care for the Fragile Ones”
“Decoding Your Cat: How To Stop Normal Behaviors That Drive People Crazy”

Global leaders in veterinary medicine will teach and present more than 900 hours of continuing education (CE) at VMX 2022. Through its in-person and virtual CE offerings, VMX will provide hundreds of scientific sessions, Hands-on Workshops, Masterclasses, and OnDemand content for the entire veterinary healthcare team. To view the full VMX program, visit navc.com/vmx.

In addition to its unparalleled education opportunities, VMX is the launchpad for new products, innovations, and company announcements. Through its award-winning VMX Expo Hall, attendees may network and interact with the world’s leading companies in animal healthcare as well as startup companies that are new to the industry. Attendees may visit the Expo Hall virtually through VMX Virtual Expo, a virtual platform that provides a unique, 3D, and interactive experience. The VMX Virtual Expo is accessible 365 days a year to encourage year-long interaction and engagement between attendees and exhibitors.

The health and safety of all VMX attendees are of utmost importance to the NAVC. As the NAVC continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, it will follow the guidance of health officials, conference centers, and conference hotels to create a safe environment. To view the NAVC’s health and safety protocols, please visit navc.com/safety.

Credentialed media may attend VMX for free, in-person in Orlando, or virtually. To register as press, contact [email protected].

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