VIN News Service

Established in 2008, the VIN News Service is the news division of the Veterinary Information Network, which stands as the largest online resource for veterinary medicine. Since its inception in 1991, VIN has fostered a community for veterinarians to connect, share medical cases, and exchange insights about their profession and business practices. Created by veterinarians for veterinarians, the VIN News Service operates without advertising, relying solely on membership fees from VIN members for support. The mission of the VIN News Service is to amplify the voices of veterinarians and others committed to animal health and medicine. We strive to enhance both the veterinary field and society by delivering unbiased, precise, and insightful news and analysis on topics and perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media. Our goal is to be a vital resource for reliable information that is relevant to the veterinary profession.

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For dairy veterinarians, is bird flu a work hazard?

3 days ago | news.vin.com | Lena Beck

When Dr. David Hernke attended a conference for bovine practitioners in Ohio last year, he was asked to roll up his sleeve for science. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was collecting samples of blood from veterinarians who work with cattle to determine the prevalence of a highly virulent form of avian influenza that's been infecting a wide variety of animals besides birds — including dairy cows, seals, sheep and cats. Hernke was a good research candidate.
Colorado lawmakers fall short in effort to limit midlevel role

1 week ago | news.vin.com | Lisa Wogan

An effort by Colorado lawmakers to limit the scope of practice for what will be the country's first-ever midlevel veterinary practitioner has met with mixed results. While the veterinary workforce bill cleared both chambers in the General Assembly and is on its way to the governor's desk for a promised signature, many of its most restrictive provisions were watered down or eliminated along the way. The bill was a legislative response to Proposition 129.
Utah State veterinary school hurries to select its first class

2 weeks ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau

Having just a matter of weeks to decide admissions to its new veterinary college opening Aug. 11, Utah State University began accepting applications in late March, drawing more than 100 in the first week or so, according to the dean.
Evette CEO aims to put impersonation incident behind her

3 weeks ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau |Lisa Wogan

Elise Burns head shot cropped for article The founder of a veterinary relief company who confessed last fall to impersonating a veterinarian so she could join a closed social media group says that the company "has done our best to address the issue, take action and move forward." In an interview over Zoom this month, Elise Burns, CEO of Evette Staffing, told the VIN News Service that she has experienced no legal consequences from the admitted deception nor was she contacted by Meta, the owner...
Recovery continues months after Hurricane Helene

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Lena Beck

Three weeks after Hurricane Helene blew through, Dr. Otto Sharp stood outside the animal hospital he owns in western North Carolina, flanked by his staff. Situated near the Swannanoa River, the clinic's fence and landscaping had been swept away and its foundation damaged. Brown water and mud had oozed under the door into the reception area. But Sharp wasn't there to lament their lot. Instead, he read a statement he'd prepared in advance, not wanting to wing such an important moment.
Veterinary exam squeaker spotlights statistical calculation

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Lisa Wogan

The 79.4% national veterinary licensing exam pass rate achieved by the second-ever class of the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine falls just short of the minimum 80% specified in accreditation standards for veterinary schools in the United States. But the subpar test performance isn't the setback it might seem, according to the program dean. That's because the standards allow for an alternative method for computing a pass rate that falls below the minimum.
Can a dog's saliva really reveal its age?

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau

Suppose someone said they could tell the age of your dog from its slobber. Would you believe it or dismiss it as hocus-pocus? Several vendors of at-home genetic test kits make exactly that promise. Curious whether it's true, and if so, how the technique works, the VIN News Service put one of the tests to the test. Our anecdotal results suggest that while the test isn't perfect — and no one claims it is — it's no sham. Details on the animals tested and the outcome follow.
US student debt repayment plans steeped in uncertainty

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Edie Lau

Significant options for American borrowers managing repayment of federal student loans are in limbo following a court decision that led the U.S. Department of Education to pause activity on all income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. In these plans, a borrower's monthly payment is keyed to their income, regardless of the size of their debt. The plans especially are helpful to those whose debt is disproportionate to their incomes — such is the case for many veterinarians.
Tuskegee lays off 10 veterinary school faculty and staff

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Lisa Wogan

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama has laid off 10 employees during what its dean described as a "challenging time." The university confirmed the layoffs on Thursday after being contacted by a local television news station that had heard directly from employees about being let go with little notice.
N. Carolina veterinarians must report dispensing gabapentin

1 month ago | news.vin.com | Lena Beck

Starting Saturday, veterinarians in North Carolina are required to report when they dispense the drug gabapentin in quantities greater than a 48-hour supply. A March 1, 2025, reporting date for veterinarians was established in a law passed in 2023 as part of an effort to reduce harmful interactions of gabapentin and opioids in people. Pharmacies were required to report on gabapentin starting in 2024.