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June 2024

"THIS IS VETERINARY MEDICINE? OH, MY GOSH! HOW CAN SOMEBODY NOT WANT TO JOIN THIS FOR A LIFETIME!?"

Don’t miss out! Learn about the inspiring journey of our Board president, Heather Prendergast.

Over 30 years ago, she attended her first veterinary conference and ever since, she’s challenged the status quo for veterinary technicians. This led her to have a powerful impact on thousands of veterinary professionals – through her lectures, articles, and books.

Watch this inspirational story, in which Heather shares her journey to elevating our profession and becoming the first registered veterinary technician as Viticus Group Board president.

 

 

GROUNDBREAKING SINO-U.S. VETERINARY CONFERENCE

Viticus Group is a co-sponsor of the inaugural annual International Asia Veterinary Conference (IAVC) & Exhibition to be held in Hong Kong this Aug. 13-15.

A featured speaker at IAVC is our chief veterinary medical officer, Dr. Pease, who will speak on tele-radiology.

Learn more in this press release by Pets Central Veterinary Academy and shared by Yahoo Finance.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 24 WINNERS!

Starting today through June 5, the recipients of the Dr. Jack Walther Recent Graduate Boot Camp scholarship will receive hands-on training in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia.

This scholarship provides early-career veterinarians (0-5 years out of college) the opportunity to receive first-class hands-on training at Viticus Group Education Centers.

In addition to the comprehensive continuing education, meals and hotel are covered by the scholarship.

Thank you, Banfield Pet Hospital and Thrive Pet Healthcare, for sponsoring our recipients and making it happen.

APPLY NOW | DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2024

Apply now for the Food Animal Incentive Award (FAIA)!

You could be one of the few recipients to get a $1,000 stipend, complimentary WVC registration, lodging, airfare, meals, and a daily stipend to attend the WVC 97th Annual Conference.

This is a great opportunity for new graduates interested in food animal clinical practice or other related careers.

How to apply?

  • Provide your resume and a brief description of your current veterinary activities
  • Describe your specific area(s) of interest in food animal medicine and production.
  • Describe your career goals and objectives.

Deadline is June 30, 2024. ⏰

Apply now!

INTERVIEW WITH PAST CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR VCA

Dr. Todd Tams' passion for GI endoscopy started back in college and many years later he's still in love with it. Find out in this video what sparked his interest in endoscopy and why hands-on labs are crucial for veterinary professionals.


If you’re interested in elevating your skills, we’ve got a hands-on Academy CE course for you. From dentistry and orthopedic, to endoscopy and more! Register now before seats fill up.

  • *Dentistry and Anesthesia (Aug. 1-3)
    Two-and-a-half-day lecture and hands-on course aimed to unlock the mysteries and myths when performing dental procedures and related anesthesia/analgesia on your veterinary patients.
  • Advanced Fracture Repair (Aug. 19-21)
    You have some experience with Bone Plating of Long Bone Fractures. Now, you are ready to gain experience with the more challenging fractures seen in your small animal patients.
  • *TPLO (Sept. 9-11)
    Successfully plan and execute TPLO, general and specialty veterinarians' favorite technique to treat CrCL tears.
  • *Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy (Sept. 12-15) 
    Four-day lab to gain hands-on experience in both upper and lower endoscopies.
  • Double Down on Dentistry (Sept. 21-22)
    Surgical extraction techniques will be taught in a step-by-step fashion with slides, video, and hands-on practice.

*Has seats reserved for veterinary technicians.

 

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