VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Charities?and our 20+ shelter partners have taken more than 5,000 shelter dogs on field trips since the start of the?Dog Day Out program. This has led to a reported increase in adoption, foster, or rescue placement for these shelter dogs. #AdoptaDogMonth?

We're continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with our #VCAVoice Podcast. Dr. Kerl interviews Michelle Gonzales-Bryant, CVPM, Senior Regional Operations Director and Co-Lead of our?VCA?Latinx Associate Resource Group. Hear how?Michelle is breaking down language barriers in veterinary care, and offering valuable advice for those aspiring to leadership roles in veterinary medicine. Listen Now:?https://lnkd.in/gYKaFBf8?#lifeatvca

Hear from Associate Veterinarian and Latinx – Stronger Together Associate Resource Group member, Dr. Jonnathan Escobar, on why it’s important to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, and the importance of continuing to connect with diverse communities in veterinary medicine! #lifeatvca

It’s World Rabies Day. Rabies is a significant public health concern and has no cure, so it's important to keep pets current on rabies vaccination as a crucial step to protect both pets and people. Dr. Kerl speaks Dr. Sharon Mix and Dr. Sydney Stein on the #VCAVoice podcast for an intriguing episode about a rare case of rabies in Nebraska and the public health response that has taken place as a result of this case. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gWaNNZsA... #lifeatvca

Dr. Kerl is joined by?JoLynn Haller and Kathryn Carman for this week's VCA Voice Podcast. Listen in as they?discuss?the value of specialized knowledge and skills in providing the best patient care, highlight the role of mentors in their journey, and the benefits of pursuing VTS certification. #lifeatvca VCA Voice Podcast:?https://lnkd.in/gYKaFBf8?

?? Our DVMC Champions series continues this week with Dr. Beverly Miller! ?? Dr. Miller is a great advocate for the work of the DVMC—and it was great to catch-up with her during #AVMA2024. We love her sentiment in this video, as it perfectly encapsulates the importance of collective action in support of the future of the veterinary profession. Tomorrow’s leaders seeing themselves within their communities is ??. Thank you, Dr. Miller, for embodying the heart of the DVMC Champions mission and for helping us pave the way toward a more inclusive future! ?????? #DiversifyVetMed #DVMC #DEIB #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryMedicineStudents #VetMedStudent #veterinarystudent #vetstagram #ATX #AustinTexas #AustinTX #tuskegee #tucvm Beverly Miller Molly McAllister, DVM, MPH Dr. Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Student AVMA Tuskegee University VCA Animal Hospitals

September 15 – October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month and is a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of Hispanic/Latinx Americans. This year our VCA LatinX – Stronger Together Associate Resource Group, along with Mars Hispanic and Latinx Associate Resource Groups are recognizing the month through the theme, ‘With Latinos, Everything is Possible.’ #lifeatvca

Congratulations to?Khalfani Carr, VCA Woodbridge Animal Hospital, for being selected as the winner of the dvm360??Veterinary?Heroes program! Khalfani was selected as the winner for?Veterinary Paraprofessional (non-credentialed support staff). ? Read More:?https://lnkd.in/gxDW_AT2?#lifeatvca?

We're at #IVECCS2024 Make sure to visit us and learn?how VCA could be the right fit for you! Can't make it? Check us out online:?https://lnkd.in/gwS8ydc

#ABetterWorldForPets starts with caring for the people who care for them. That's why we take seriously our role in supporting all aspects of veterinary health and wellbeing, with emphasis on mental health given the unique challenges faced by those in caring professions like ours. One of several ways we're prioritizing the mental health of veterinary professionals is through our growing network of in-house licensed veterinary social workers, given the vital role they play in supporting our teams and clients across Banfield Pet Hospital, BluePearl Pet Hospital, and VCA Animal Hospitals. Hear more from a few of our veterinary social workers and from our mental health and wellbeing lead and LCSW, Lisa Stewart-Brown, at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gQTjEndU As a reminder, our "ASK: Assess, Support, Know" e-learning— a course designed to help veterinary professionals recognize and address emotional distress in themselves and others—is available at no cost to all at askassesssupportknow.com. #worldsuicidepreventionday #mentalhealth