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Author: Christpina

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.

GET TO KNOW YOUR CVMA BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Teresa Morishita, DVM, PhD, DACPV

Dr. Teresa Morishita serves on the CVMA’s Board of Governors as an at-large governor. To relay your thoughts to Dr. Morishita, you may contact her at tmorishita@cvma.net. What kind of veterinary medicine do you practice and where do you currently work? I’m a Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences.

How to Select for Success, Not Setbacks

Veterinarians encounter behavioral cases every day, from counseling a new puppy owner to diagnosing separation anxiety. However, the constraints of the daily schedule often prevent practitioners from spending enough time to fully address these issues. So, what is a veterinarian to do?

Bridging Islands and Communities: Expanding Access to Veterinary Care Through the Mars Ambassador Program

As the plane descended over the emerald cliffs and black sand beaches of Hawai’i, I felt both awe and responsibility settle in. Ahead lay ten days of volunteer service as a Mars Ambassador, partnering with PetFix to bring spay/neuter and preventive care to communities where veterinary resources are scarce. From the air, the islands appeared connected by ribbons of ocean, yet on the ground, each community faced its own barriers: distance, cost, and access to veterinary care.

Employer Obligation: The “Know Your Rights” Notice

January 1, 2026, marked the implementation of California Senate Bill 294, also known as the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act.” The law was passed to help educate employees about their labor and civil rights under state and federal law. All California employers, including veterinary practices, are required to comply with this law by specified deadlines.

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