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Author: Christpina

Unique Insights from an RVT in Learning and Development

Veterinary nursing is a profession built on skill, resilience, and a deep commitment to patient care. Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that supporting those skills—helping others grow, gain confidence, and reach their potential—can be just as impactful as hands-on clinical work. My path into Learning and Development (L&D) has allowed me to continue contributing to veterinary medicine in a way that strengthens teams, improves patient outcomes, and creates sustainable career growth for veterinary professionals.

Is AI the New Specialist? What Veterinarians Should Know

Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than a buzzword. It is touching our lives in innumerable ways; it’s nearly impossible to navigate your daily life without interacting with some type of AI-enabled tool. These tools can help us be more productive, navigate from point A to point B, communicate more effectively, and touch up photographs.

CVMA Member Survey—We Want to Hear from You

On April 3, CVMA members will receive an email invitation to participate in our annual Member Survey. We encourage you to take 3-5 minutes to share feedback that directly shapes the benefits and services we provide. Participants who provide their contact information at the end of the survey will be eligible to win a $250 VISA gift card. The deadline to complete the survey is May 1, 2026. If you have unsubscribed to CVMA emails, but would like to participate in the survey, please email kcalderon@cvma.net.

Veterinarian Prescriber Obligations

As prescribers, California veterinarians have several obligations relating to issuing prescriptions to clients. In fact, California law essentially applies the same set of rules to all prescribers, so that consumers have the same rights whether they are seeking health care from physicians or from veterinarians for their pets. While direct dispensation of medications to patients from a physician’s office has essentially gone by the wayside, veterinary practices still commonly dispense medications to clients.

CVMA to Upgrade Legal Services Program, Transition to New Law Firm in July

For more than a decade, the CVMA’s Legal Services Program has been a valued member benefit, offering veterinarian members up to 30 minutes of free legal advice each month. The CVMA is excited to announce that we will be elevating that benefit even further this year! Beginning July 1, 2026, the CVMA’s Legal Services Program will be delivered in partnership with Klinedinst PC, a premier California-based law firm with offices across the state and beyond.

More Ketones, More Problems: Pregnancy Toxemia in Small Ruminants

Two things are inevitable in the springtime: tax season and kidding season. Veterinarians will be pulling kids and lambs, cutting c-sections, treating the onslaught of neonatal diarrhea, and mainlining caffeine. Although we all know the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” occasionally we treat cases of pregnancy toxemia, also known as ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic condition that occurs because of negative energy balance—feed intake cannot keep up with the energy demands of gestation and lactation.

Preview the PacVet 2026 Conference Program and Register Today

Preview the PacVet 2026 Conference Program to explore CE highlights, events, and activities. Register today to attend the Pacific Veterinary Conference in Sacramento, June 18–21, 2026.

Headed to PacVet? Check Out CVMA Staff Picks for Where to Eat & Explore in Sacramento

Explore CVMA staff picks for the best places to eat in Sacramento during PacVet. Make the most of your conference visit with local recommendations.

Unique Insights from a Mobile Veterinary Radiologist

Growing up, I always wanted to pursue a career that combined working with animals and biological science. When it came time for college, I attended San Diego State University (SDSU), graduating with a BS in zoology and a minor in chemistry. I initially planned to pursue a career as a marine biologist and had wonderful experiences working part-time as a volunteer aquarist, then as a docent with the education department at the Scripps Aquarium in La Jolla, and finally as a student employee at the Naval Ocean Systems Center Marine Mammal Center in Point Loma.

Journey to VTS: Benita Hwang, RVT, VTS (Ophthalmology)

While I value what I’ve achieved earning my RVT degree, I’m always striving to develop myself further and take on new challenges. When the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) announced ophthalmology as an academy, I knew immediately it was something I wanted to pursue. It was the perfect opportunity for me to elevate my skills and knowledge.

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