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Jul 29, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
Two decades ago, a lawyer named Mark Cushing received a call that spurred his ascent as one of the veterinary community's most formidable — and, some would say, polarizing — political strategists.
On the line was Dr. Scott Campbell, who was chief executive of Banfield Pet Hospital, then the largest chain of veterinary practices in the United States. Campbell wantedCushing'shelp.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Edie Lau |Jennifer Fiala
If Utah State University's planned veterinary school were already established, aspiring students could have begun applying months ago to be considered for enrollment in fall 2025.
But USU's veterinary school is not yet in place, and while school officials hope to enroll their first class at that time, they anticipate accepting applications no earlier than spring 2025. That's nearly one year after most veterinary schools and fewer than two months before most applicants commit to a program.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
Florida is on the verge of joining a handful of states that allow veterinary care to be provided online without the need for an initial in-person examination.
The proposed new law, approved by lawmakers in March, was received by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday. He has until June 22 to veto the bill; otherwise, it will become law without his signature. A veto is not anticipated given the bill's unanimous support in the state Legislature.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
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.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
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.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
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.
"You at least know what day the tickets go on sale," she quipped, referring to the megastar's concert ticketing fiasco last year that prompted lawsuits and congressional hearings.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
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.
"You at least know what day the tickets go on sale," she quipped, referring to the megastar's concert ticketing fiasco last year that prompted lawsuits and congressional hearings.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
Ana G. Méndez University's recent approvalby U.S. accreditors to establish Puerto Rico's first veterinary school is drawing a mixed response within the profession. Set to open in August, the program is intended to meet the need for more veterinarians both on the island and worldwide, according to Dr. Shaiana M. Negrón Pagán, dean of the program.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
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Fresh off seven months of relief work and reentering the job market last summer, Dr. Amy Reed came upon an enticing job listing. "Remote and flexible telemedicine job opportunity for veterinarian," the online advertisement beckoned.
Weary of routine clinical practice, Reed, age 63 and living on Long Island, envisioned working another 10 to 12 years if she could find a less demanding veterinary job, possibly something online.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
news.vin.com | Jennifer Fiala
Fresh off seven months of relief work and reentering the job market last summer, Dr. Amy Reed came upon an enticing job listing. "Remote and flexible telemedicine job opportunity for veterinarian," the online advertisement beckoned.
Weary of routine clinical practice, Reed, age 63 and living on Long Island, envisioned working another 10 to 12 years if she could find a less demanding veterinary job, possibly something online.
