- New Study Explores Opioid-Related Vet Shopping Practices in Tri-state Appalachian Counties
A new study by LMU researchers published in BMC Veterinary Research, June 22, sheds some light on the practice of vet shopping – using deceit to acquire pet medication for personal use - through the eyes of veterinarians practicing in rural Appalachia.
Read the full story - Dr. Jason Johnson Founding Member of Veterinary Virtual Care Association
Dr. Jason Johnson joins veterinary professionals around the nation to form a new nonprofit organization called the Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA). In the wake of the global pandemic, there was a sudden demand for veterinary virtual care. This new group was formed to help the profession navigate how to implement virtual care into practice.
Read the full story - LMU Confers Degrees on 108 LMU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduates
LMU President Clayton Hess conferred 108 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees on candidates from the LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine that completed the degree requirements at the close of the spring semester on Saturday, May 16.
Read the full story - Nicholas Shen Awarded AABP Foundation Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award
Nicholas Shen, a fourth-year veterinary medicine student at LMU-CVM, was awarded the 2019 AABP Foundation Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award sponsored by Merck Animal Health, including a $5,000 scholarship. Shen will graduate with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from LMU-CVM on May 16, 2020.
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