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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.

Veterinary Outreach Program Provides Care to Underserved Communities

Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS), part of the Access to Care division of Humane World for Animals, is a veterinary outreach program combining direct care and professional mentorship to bring high-quality medical care to animals in underserved communities, where resource inequities and geographic isolation make regular veterinary services inaccessible.

Are You Financially Prepared If Disaster Strikes?

Natural disasters—from floods and wildfires to hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms—seem to be in the news all too frequently. As you watch or read stories about the challenges facing victims of the latest disaster, you might try to convince yourself that it will never happen to you.

Rhino Force Activate!

The sound of helicopter blades cutting through the South African sky signaled the start of our mission. Below, a team of veterinarians, naturalists, and anti-poaching officers prepared to do something that has become heartbreakingly necessary for one of the planet’s most iconic species: remove a rhino’s horn to save its life.

VISC Has You Covered: Partnership Over Policies

Change in the insurance world can sometimes feel unsettling, especially when it happens without warning. Recently, CNA made the decision to non-renew a number of policies for Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) insureds. We want to emphasize one very important fact: This decision is in no way a reflection on you, your practice, or the way you operate. Our insureds did nothing wrong.

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