VCA Animal Hospitals

Meeting your pet is one of the easiest hellos, but it's also one of the hardest goodbyes. Jennifer Scanlon, MSW, LCSW, VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, spoke with Newsweek?about pet grief and how important it is to help pet owners navigate these difficult times. Read More:?https://lnkd.in/g5JsU-VH

We met up with Jeanine Mitchell, RVT, Regional Technician Director, at #WVC25 and she shared what energizes her for the future of veterinary medicine. #lifeatvca

"We have a responsibility to work with veterinary schools and students to ensure a high-quality education." ? In our latest Mars Veterinary Health Leader Voices video, our global head of veterinary education, Dr. Andrew Maccabe, shares more on the "why" behind our prioritization of veterinary education to prepare the next generation of veterinary professionals to practice best-in-class medicine, along with thoughts on the future of clinical training, and why it's a great time to enter the profession. #ScienceEducationDay #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryeducation #clinicaltraining #ABetterWorldforPets #ProudlyMars

Carolyn Spivock, MaS, RVT, CVHDP, Senior Director, Patient Care Associates, Dennis Keith, DVM, DACVR, Regional Medical Director, and Antonia Laoutaris, RVT, VTS(Anesthesia and Analgesia), Director of Veterinary Technologist Learning and Development for VCA Canada join the VetFolio Voice podcast?to discuss hands-free radiography, a complementary approach to compassionate care in veterinary medicine. They discuss how this approach efficiently yields quality images with fewer retakes and enhances safety and patient experience for hospital teams and patients. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gDceystC

We're keeping the Mentor Appreciation Week celebration going by honoring the incredible mentors who are shaping the future of veterinary medicine. Dr. Wendy Deal, Area Medical Director and Mentorship Program Coordinator at VCA Mill Run Animal Hospital, shares her insights on the qualities that make a truly outstanding veterinary mentor. Read Now:?https://lnkd.in/g9tjnRvZ?#lifeatvca

Thank you to all the wonderful and dedicated?mentors who have helped?inspire their mentees every day?in the?hospitals. #proudlyVCA #lifeatvca

A subtle change in a cat's routine could be an indication that they're experiencing an underlying medical issue. VCA's Krista Williams, DVM, spoke with the HuffPost to help cat owners look for signs that their cat may be due for a checkup. Read Now: https://lnkd.in/g4kfQhVZ

In the latest episode of our #VCAVoice Podcast, Dr. Kerl is joined by Dr. Anne Kimmerlein, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM and Dr. Christian M. Leutenegger to explore the critical connection between human and animal health and the importance of collaboration in veterinary research. Tune in as they discuss their journeys in veterinary medicine, the challenges of conducting a nationwide study, and their groundbreaking findings on COVID-19 infection rates in dogs and cats. Listen now:?vca.mobi/podcast?#lifeatvca

We're still feeling the energy from #WVC2025! Thank you to everyone who came to visit our booth and shared with us your passion for the veterinary industry. #lifeatvca

The future of veterinary medicine depends on mentorship. A huge thank you to our 200+ mentors leading the way across VCA instilling confidence and nourishing curiosity in new veterinarians to continue to give world-class medicine a new meaning. You make VCA proud! #proudlyVCA #lifeatvca