VET Report Continues to Investigate Pet Obesity
February 26, 2020
The 2020 Veterinary Emerging Topics report shines the spotlight on the problem of overweight pets, showing how the problem is evolving over time. In this Spark! video, Dr. Joann Morrison, Director of Veterinary Science at Banfield Pet Hospital explains what practitioners can learn from the report and start implementing immediately.
Banfield Tackles the Dr. Internet Problem with Vet Chat
January 27, 2020
Vet Chat is a new telehealth offering from Banfield that aims to connect clients with reliable veterinary information 24/7.
COO Ryan Buck explains why Compassion-First Pet Hospitals partnered with NAVC to give students free access to VMX 2020.
Texas A&M Veterinary Educator Joins Animal Policy Group
September 26, 2019
Dr. Eleanor Green’s decades of experience has taken her from several aspects of clinical practice to leadership positions in prestigious institutions, including being dean of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. The next chapter of her career begins in 2020 when she joins the lobbying firm, Animal Policy Group. APG founder Mark Cushing joins
Veterinary Shortage Tackled During Banfield’s 18th Annual Industry Summit
September 19, 2019
Each year, Banfield Pet Hospital invites leaders in the animal care industry to come together and explore the industry’s most pressing issues. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from the event.
The Corporate Consolidation Landscape
August 19, 2019
Dr. Charlotte Lacroix is on the front lines of the corporate consolidation trend, helping sellers negotiate the ins and outs of handing over their practice. In this video, she discusses the potential impact of this decision on the seller, the staff, and the industry.
Industry Insights from A DVM-JD
August 15, 2019
Dr. Charlotte Lacroix had already been practicing veterinary medicine when she decided to go to law school and merge the two disciplines to help her fellow veterinary professionals. In this Spark story, she shares what she’s learned about the veterinary industry from her unique vantage point.
3 Trends Affecting Veterinary Practices
August 6, 2019
Matt Salois, the AVMA’s Chief Economist, gives the veterinary industry its own custom report of the most impactful economic issues. Watch to find out how you should approach these trends as you plan for the future.
IMAX Movie Superpower Dogs is Out!
March 13, 2019
Superpower Dogs launched at the IMAX theater at the California Science Center on March 9. Here are some highlights from the event!
The prevalence of heartworm disease has been spreading across the United States for almost 20 years. Boehringer Ingelheim is encouraging the entire veterinary community to break this trend by 2020. Watch this Spark! spotlight story to learn how—and why—you should get involved.
Zoetis wins 2019 Vetty Award
March 2, 2019
Kathleen DeLemos of Zoetis chats with Spark! about the project that landed the company a 2019 Vetty Award.
Royal Canin Introduces Vet Talk
February 28, 2019
Vet Talk is a series of podcasts designed for veterinarians and veterinary practices. Visit my.royalcanin.com/podcasts for updates.
2018 Petplan Awards Gala
January 31, 2019
And the winner is… the international veterinary community! Here are the highlights and key takeaways from the Petplan Awards Gala.
Meet the Duo Behind NAVC’s Pet Nutrition Coach Certification
January 18, 2019
It’s hard enough sorting through the sea of information about human nutrition, but when it comes to pet nutrition, the problem may be worse. That’s one of the reasons Kara Burns, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) and Ellen Lowery, DVM, PhD, MBA teamed up with NAVC to offer a certificate program in pet nutrition. In this video,
Leap Venture Studio Nurtures Pet Care Startups
December 21, 2018
A trio of companies—giants in their own spaces—is giving new companies a leg-up. The main requirement is they have to be dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners. Learn more in this episode of Spark!
Highlights from the 2018 Banfield Pet Health Industry Summit
October 24, 2018
Reporting live from Portland, Oregon, the NAVC Spark! team brings you highlights from the 2018 Banfield Pet Health Industry Summit.
Mars Petcare Harnesses Big Data in Pet Insight Project
October 24, 2018
New Partnerships Seek to Make Veterinary Care More Accessible
October 24, 2018
Pet parents cite several barriers to veterinary care—cost, convenience, or location for instance. In this spotlight story, learn how Petco is partnering with high quality veterinary care providers like Thrive Affordable Vet Care to help break down these barriers.
Standardizing the Credentials for Veterinary Technicians
October 24, 2018
In this week’s spotlight story: A legislative effort to change the title of veterinary technicians to veterinary nurses in all 50 states is under way. We sit down with three experts on the issue – Ken Yagi, RVT, Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, and Mark Cushing, Founder, Animal Policy Group – to discuss the importance of
Highlighting the 2018 Veterinary Innovation Awards
October 23, 2018
A recap of the main topics explored and developments from the 2018 Veterinary Innovation Awards.
Top 5 Things a Practice Can Do To Be Ready for the Next 5 Years
October 23, 2018
How to get your practice ready for the next 5 years. Dr. Adam Little, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares why he believes focusing on the entire client experience is key.
Examining the Shortage of Large Animal Veterinarians in Arizona
October 23, 2018
Despite being home to over a million food animals, Arizona faces an immense shortage of large animal veterinarians. To learn more about this issue and what is being done to combat it, NAVC CEO Tom Bohn traveled to the state to speak with Dr. James Bleak, DVM, Central Arizona Equine and Mark Cushing, Founding Partner,
Banfield Releases Second Annual VET Report
October 23, 2018
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern in veterinary medicine. A recent report released by Banfield Pet Hospital and the NAVC delves deeper into the problem.
NAVC CEO Tom Bohn sits down with Dr. Sue Ettinger, better known as Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, and music great Rob Thomas ahead of his performance at VMX 2018. The trio discuss the significance of veterinary oncology, with Thomas sharing his personal experiences of securing treatment for his pets afflicted with cancer.
Recognizing Innovation in the Veterinary Community
October 23, 2018
The Veterinary Community has spoken, recognizing the most groundbreaking technologies and forward-thinking animal health professionals with the first annual VIC Innovation Awards. NAVC CEO Tom Bohn chats with Aaron Massecar, Executive Director of the Veterinary Innovation Council, about how the awards program came together.
On-Demand Veterinary Care
October 23, 2018
What once was old is new again: the veterinary field is seeing a rise in on-demand in-home services.
NAVC and AAHA Team Up for VMX 2018
October 23, 2018
This just in: A new collaboration between NAVC and AAHA to bring you a unique experience at VMX 2018! AAHA CEO Mike Cavanaugh explains what to expect from this exciting change.
Telehealth: How it Could Change Veterinarians’ Approach to Care
October 23, 2018
In this week’s spotlight story, many pet owners are seeking care for their pets in more technology-driven ways, such as over the phone or via the internet. For many veterinarians, it could become an important part of their practice.
An Update on the Veterinary Nurse Initiative
October 23, 2018
An update on the advancements of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative. Veterinary technician and co-chair of the VNI, Ken Yagi, explains why the initiative is about more than just a name change. In addition to a transition from the title of veterinary technician to veterinary nurse, the VNI is striving to standardize credentials.
The State of Veterinary Medicine Today
October 23, 2018
In this week’s spotlight story: the state of veterinary medicine today…where it’s going and how the power of the pet parent is driving those changes.
Crowdsourcing: Fueling Veterinary Research
October 23, 2018
A new startup is bringing practicing veterinarians into pharmaceutical research…and helping sick pets at the same time.
Emerging Clinic Models
October 22, 2018
Creating the practice of tomorrow: Where experts think veterinary medicine is going and how to keep up with the changes.
Pets, Parks, and Parasites
May 28, 2020
Dr. Susan Little of Oklahoma State University takes us through the thinking and findings behind the Dog Park Study. It examines the prevalence of various parasites among dogs at the dog park.
Technology that helps veterinarians anticipate and diagnose problems with their patients earlier is evolving quickly. Some experts say this is bringing forth a paradigm shift that will require the industry to rethink its approach to patient care.
VET Report Continues to Investigate Pet Obesity
February 26, 2020
The 2020 Veterinary Emerging Topics report shines the spotlight on the problem of overweight pets, showing how the problem is evolving over time. In this Spark! video, Dr. Joann Morrison, Director of Veterinary Science at Banfield Pet Hospital explains what practitioners can learn from the report and start implementing immediately.
How Harmony Does High Volume
November 13, 2019
Many veterinary professionals know what a hectic day in the clinic feels like, but it’s another matter to deal with a high volume patient schedule consistently. In part 3 of this Spark Clinic Spotlight series, the team at Harmony Vet Care shares its strategy for juggling 60 to 70 patients a day.
Superbugs: What can we do?
October 31, 2019
Discussions about antimicrobial resistance are often full of doom and gloom, but Wildlife Disease Professor Dr. Sonia Hernandez believes there’s hope. Here, she outlines what progress is being made in the fight against superbugs, and what role veterinary professionals play.
Superbugs: What You Need To Know
October 23, 2019
Wildlife Disease Professor Sonia Hernandez gives a primer on antimicrobial resistance and why every individual, especially in veterinary medicine, should be paying attention.
Cuterebra Extracted from Kitten’s Nose
August 20, 2019
Dr. Michelle Jude had mainly seen cuterebra cases in vet school on large animals. So, when she had the chance to extract one from a 1-pound kitten, she didn’t pass it up. Hear Dr. Jude’s story about this interesting case that’s resulted in a viral Facebook video.
Addison’s Disease: The Great Pretender
June 13, 2019
Texas A&M University Professor Audrey Cook, DVM has been fascinated with Addison’s disease in Dogs for a very long time. In this Spark video, she shares an easy primer on the disease, including how to diagnose it properly.
CPT Kelly Willard, DVM tells us a story about a military working dog whose valor saved 7 lives, and whose care contributed to saving countless more from antibiotic-resistant infections.
What are We Missing in Pet Parasite Infections?
May 14, 2019
Surveys in the Central U.S. show the most common intestinal parasite in dogs is one that veterinary teams don’t have an easy way to identify. Find out what it is in this Spark story, and hear Dr. Susan Little discuss what the veterinary community can do about it.
All About Allergies—2018 Banfield State of Pet Health Report
December 18, 2018
Each year Banfield crunches the data from millions of patients treated in its clinics, then shares the insights with the rest of the veterinary community. This year, the focus is on allergic conditions. Watch this spotlight story for key findings from the report, then visit StateofPetHealth.com for a deeper dive.
Stem Cells in Veterinary Medicine
October 24, 2018
The use of stem cells to treat diseases in animals has been evolving over the last decade. In this spotlight story, leading stem cell therapist, Mike Hitchinson, D.V.M gives us a primer on this growing field.
Cannabis and Pets: What’s the Veterinarian’s Role
October 24, 2018
Veterinarians are still legally constrained when it comes to treating patients with marijuana products, but in this spotlight story, Dr. Robert Silver argues veterinary professionals still have a responsibility to learn about the emerging therapy.
Working with Clients to Take Care of Sick Cats
October 24, 2018
The challenges of taking care of sick cats in the clinic may be amplified once they return home. In this spotlight story, we talk to two experts about working with clients to optimize the care their pets receive when they leave the practice.
The Business of Personalized Medicine
October 24, 2018
Proactive pet care is a long-standing goal of veterinary professionals, so could advancements like DNA testing put that goal within reach? In this spotlight story, veterinary consultant Lowell Ackerman discusses the benefits and roadblocks to personalized veterinary medicine.
Do you feel like you are only scratching the surface when diagnosing and managing canine allergic disease? It may be time to streamline your approach. In this spotlight story, we talk with Dr. Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), Diplomate ACVD, about working up itchy dogs in such a way that you can provide relief
