In this segment of our International Women’s Day Series, Captain Kelly Willard shares what it was like to serve in Afghanistan, and how it compares to being a civilian veterinarian.
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Love stories in veterinary medicine usually center around something furry with four legs and a tail, but this Spark Community Story from Veterinary Oncology Technician Kathi Smith is the most classic of boy-meets-girl stories.
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Two tiny dogs come into the emergency animal clinic practically catatonic, and no one can figure out why. Dr. Dana Varble shares this story, as well as insights about emergency veterinary medicine, in this Spark Community Story.
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Every veterinary team cherishes those model clients who are kind, polite, earnest, and serve as true partners in the care when it comes to their pets. Jill Bristow of Winnipeg, Canada is just such a client. Watch to learn how Jill came to be recognized as the 2019 Petplan Pet Parent of the Year.
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Equine Veterinarian Leann Kuebelbeck has a long, remarkable career saving lives. But not too long ago, she lost sight of how impactful her role is. This story is about how one special relationship, and a little divine intervention, served as her wake-up call.
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For decades, the Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association has advocated for more inclusiveness and acceptance within the veterinary community. Now the organization is changing its brand to reflect the inclusion of the entire LGBTQIA community. In this story, two of the leaders of the newly-named Pride VMC talk about the need for this type […]
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Between traditional veterinary care and organizations focused on the welfare of stray animals, there lies a gap—the welfare of animals who belong to low-income people, including the homeless. The Portland Animal Welfare clinic aims to fill this gap. Watch this story to learn more about the organization and what drives the veterinarians who volunteer.
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